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international trade

Practices

International Trade

Our International Trade practice group is dedicated to helping clients meet the challenges of the global economy. Clients turn to us for our experience taking advantage of global market opportunities and avoiding liability under international trade rules.

We advise domestic and foreign clients on a broad range of U.S. laws and programs affecting trade in goods and services (imports and exports) and foreign investment. We also represent clients in international trade negotiations and disputes, and assist them with trade policy matters.

We help clients that import or export goods or services avoid many problems, including:

  • Civil and criminal penalties (fines and prison time)
  • Supply chain disruption
  • Intellectual property theft
  • Tariffs, quotas and other market barriers
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Our international trade team has extensive experience counseling U.S. and foreign businesses as well as trade associations and government entities on issues related to a wide range of industries, including:

  • Aerospace
  • Agricultural commodities
  • Aircraft
  • Aircraft engines
  • Automobiles/Auto parts
  • Chemicals
  • Computer software and technology
  • Consumer products
  • Defense services and related products
  • Electronics
  • Financial Institutions
  • Footwear
  • Green goods
  • Industrial equipment and machinery
  • Juvenile products
  • Lumber, wood and paper products
  • Medical supplies
  • Mining
  • Military products and services
  • Packaged food
  • Packaging
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Primary metal industries
  • School and office supplies
  • Scientific and medical supplies
  • Semiconductors
  • Textiles and Apparel

We represent some of the most significant producers, importers and exporters in these industries.

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