Regulatory

Tariffs and Trade Controls

Tariffs

Overview

Corporations are closely monitoring the increasing use of tariffs and trade controls as tools for advancing economic, national security, and foreign policy objectives.

These measures are becoming core elements in national security policy around the world.  Tariffs and relate controls can disrupt global operations, alter competitive dynamics, and impose significant compliance burdens, affecting everything from supply chain management to market access and overall profitability.

In this evolving regulatory landscape, companies rely on Gibson Dunn to anticipate risks, navigate complex trade restrictions, and develop strategic solutions that align with their business objectives. Our team provides tailored guidance to help clients adapt to shifting policies, optimize supply chains, and maintain global competitiveness while ensuring compliance with U.S. and international trade laws.

Experience

Recent representations include:

  • Advise numerous multinational firms and global supply chains on the fast-changing trade policy environment and implications for business operations and management of U.S. tariffs focusing on certain goods (such as aluminum and steel), U,S, broad-based tariffs focused on target jurisdictions, counter-tariffs from Canada, Mexico, the EU, and China, and reciprocal measures from the United States.