Get ready for a tumultuous year in the world of international trade law, as 2024 unfolds with the promise of legal fireworks. From importers battling a forced labor blacklist to contentious tariff appeals, these cases are the ones to watch, creating a perplexing landscape that keeps trade attorneys on the edge of their seats.
Importers’ Section 301 Appeal: A Constitutional Clash
In a legal saga that could rival a gripping courtroom drama, importers are crying foul overreach in their Section 301 appeal. Thousands of companies, embroiled in a battle against sweeping tariffs on Chinese goods, are challenging the president’s authority to modify duty programs once set in motion.
International Trade Cases To Watch In 2024 : Constitutional Crisis Looms
The crux of the matter lies in the alleged misuse of Section 301 duties, originally designed to combat unfair trade practices. Importers argue that successive tariff escalations deviated from the prescribed process, leading to a potential constitutional crisis.
