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Blank Rome’s International Trade team provides practical and innovative solutions to a wide variety of issues arising in the cross-border context.

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With extensive experience in trade remedies, trade negotiations, economic sanctions, export controls, foreign investment review, and related areas, our experienced team is well-positioned to assist domestic and overseas clients with all their global trade needs.

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Blank Rome’s International Trade group advises governments, corporations, industry associations, and export banks in a wide range of trade and investment issues. Our Tariffs, Trade Remedies &amp; Trade Negotiation team is known for its robust track record in helping clients avoid or minimize the impact of threatened tariffs and achieve other trade policy goals.

Economic Sanctions, Export Controls, and CFIUS

We have deep experience across key geopolitical risk and national security disciplines, including economic sanctions, export controls, foreign investment review by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (“CFIUS”), and supply chain security.

Our team is uniquely positioned to assist with the emerging international risk issues of the 2020s. We advise a global client base on cutting-edge issues of the day, including complex and fast-moving sanctions regulations, export controls on advanced and emerging technologies, CFIUS review of inbound foreign investment, and supply chain security requirements.

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George T. Boggs

Justin A. Chiarodo

Patrick F. Collins

Rachel D. Evans

Timothy J. Hruby

Emma C. Jones

Lynn G. Kamarck

Alan G. Kashdan

Christopher A. Kimura

William E. Lawler III

Jorge Miranda

Michael J. Montalbano

Kenneth J. Nunnenkamp

Victoria Ortega

Eric S. Parnes

Brendan S. Saslow

Matthew J. Thomas

Shawn M. Wright

Sanctions Seminar with a Focus on the EU and the US

The Iran War and International Shipping: Navigating Disruption and Legal Risk in the International Shipping and Logistics Industries

Trump Administration Issues 60-Day Jones Act Waiver Amid the Iran War

Tariff Refunds in Sight as Importers Start Signing Up

DOD-Anthropic Fallout Sends Warning Signal to Contractors

The BR International Trade Report: April 2026

Trade Developments: CBP to Launch Phase 1 of IEEPA Tariff Refund Portal on April 20 While White House Revises Section 232 Actions

Advising the Board During Times of Instability 2026 | Blank Rome LLP

Trade Rules: Trump Administration Revises Export Restrictions on Advanced Semiconductors While Levying Additional Tariffs

The BR International Trade Report: March 2026

Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk

DOJ Selects Chicago U.S. Attorney's Office as Leading Prosecutorial Partner on Trade Fraud Task Force

Making the Toughest Export Compliance Calls: Executives Discuss the Newest Pressures, C-Suite Questions, and Dilemmas Affecting Decision-Making

Chambers Global 2026 Recognizes Blank Rome Attorneys and Practices

Supreme Court Overturns “Reciprocal” and “Trafficking” Tariffs Imposed Under IEEPA

OFAC Issues Several New General Licenses Regarding Oil Trade with Venezuela

Sales Catalog Key for Trump’s New Arms Sale Strategy

The BR International Trade Report: February 2026

Sanctions and Shipping in Turbulent Times

The U.S. Outbound Investment Rule: Impacts on Global Business Strategy

Spotlight on …

White House Announces Multiple Trade Deals Following President Trump’s Tour of Asia

One-Way Ratchet and a Different Kind of Pastry: Trump Tariffs at the Supreme Court

MAINBRACE: January 2026

Kenneth J. Nunnenkamp Recognized as a 2026 Power Player in Foreign Investment and National Security by Financier Worldwide

DOJ Announces Record-Breaking False Claims Act Recoveries in FY 2025: What the Stats Portend for 2026

The BR International Trade Report: January 2026

U.S. Sanctions Targeting Russia’s Oil Giants Heighten Biz Risks

Sanctions Pose Growing Risk for Shipping

“Red Flag Rising”: DOJ’s Trade-Fraud and Tariff-Evasion Pipeline—and What Asia-Facing Companies Must Do Now

Navigating Potential Tariff Refunds: Frequently Asked Questions and Considerations for Importers

The BR International Trade Report: December 2025

U.S. Forces Seize Sanctioned Oil Tanker off Venezuelan Coast

U.S. Trade Representative Port Fees: Cross-Border and Industry Perspectives

Is Your SAFE Transaction Safe from CFIUS?

Blank Rome Recognized in 2025 GIR 100

Tariffs and Supply Chain Security

The Evolving Sanctions Realities in Iran, Yemen, and More in the Middle East: Upgrading Your Program, Geopolitical Forecasting & Risk Management

The BR International Trade Report: November 2025

BIS Suspends "Affiliates Rule" for One Year, Effective November 10

New Compliance Frontiers—AML/Sanctions/Reporting

Blank Rome Highly Ranked in Best Lawyers® 2026 Edition of “Best Law Firms”

Trade in North America: Impact of the Presidential and Federal Elections on the 2026 Review of the USCMA

International Bar Association Annual Conference 2025

USDA to Beef Up Security Plan for Foreign Agriculture Investment

New Russia Oil Sanctions Leave Little Room for Interpretation

Oil Futures Rally as U.S. Sanctions Russian Producers

Navigating the BIS “Affiliate Rule”: What Exporters Need to Know

Navigating Evasion, Enforcement, and Emerging Risks

Leading International Trade and National Security Practitioner Kenneth J. Nunnenkamp Joins Blank Rome as Partner in Washington, D.C.

The BR International Trade Report: October 2025

BIS Rescinds 2024 Firearms Export Controls, Reduces Regulatory Burdens on U.S. Firearms Industry

BIS Adopts Long-Awaited "Affiliate Rule"

MAINBRACE: September 2025

U.S. Department of State Eases Military Drone Export Review Policy

Navigating the Complexity of Sanctions

The BR International Trade Report: September 2025

BIS Amends the Export Administration Regulations to Authorize Certain Exports to Syria, Following OFAC’s Termination of the Syria Sanctions Program

DOJ and DHS Launch Cross-Agency Trade Fraud Task Force

Court of Appeals Rules That President Lacks Authority for Broad Tariffs

Key Takeaways from the CFIUS 2024 Annual Report

Evaluating Trump’s Trade Wars: What Has the U.S. Gained and What Are the Economic Costs?

The BR International Trade Report: August 2025

What is a 'Golden Share' — the American Government's Ownership Stake in U.S. Steel?

New U.S. Tariff Rates Set to Take Effect on August 7, as Negotiations Continue

Blank Rome Assembles Cross-Practice Trade Enforcement Team Amid Increasing Government Investigations

The Frontline is Everywhere: What General Counsel Need to Know About the Department of Justice’s Strategic Pivot Toward Customs Fraud and Tariff Evasion

New U.S. Tariff Rates Set to Take Effect on August 1, as Negotiations Continue

Oil Gains on U.S.-EU Trade Deal, Russia Sanction Threats

Innovation Over Regulation—Trump Unveils America’s AI Action Plan

The BR International Trade Report: July 2025

Trump Tariffs Spark Surge in Bonded Warehouse Use by Importers

The New Third Rail in Silicon Valley: Investing In Chinese AI

The Current State of U.S./Canada Trade Relations

180 Days of the Trump Administration—Quick Hits on Executive Orders, Actions, and Policies

Tariffs, Treble Damages, and Trade Enforcement: Surviving the New Era of Customs Crackdown

Nippon Steel Finalizes $15B Takeover of US Steel After Sealing National Security Agreement

Dealmakers Fear Trump Has Set Precedent with ‘Golden Share’ in US Steel

Trump’s Tariffs Have Yet to Force Down Any Major Trade Barriers

The BR International Trade Report: June 2025

US-China Trade Talks Go on for Second Day: Here’s What’s at Stake

Tariff-Related Risks in M&A: Impact on Deal Activity, Valuation, and Due Diligence; Negotiating Key Deal Terms

Blank Rome Attorneys and Practices Highly Ranked in The Legal 500 United States 2025

Breaking—Supreme Court Unanimously Lowers Bar for “Reverse Discrimination” Claims: Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services Redefines Title VII Litigation

Chambers USA 2025 Recognizes Blank Rome Attorneys and Practices

Court of International Trade Sets Aside Presidential IEEPA Tariffs and Federal Circuit Postpones Nationwide Injunction

Law School for the CFO

Transportation Industry Discussion and Networking Reception

A New World: Adjusting Your Supply Chain to Rising Tariffs and Protectionism

Oil Futures Post Second Straight Weekly Gain

The BR International Trade Report: May 2025

BIS Issues Four Key Updates on Advanced Computing and AI Export Controls

Connected Vehicles Rule: New Auto Industry Supply Chain Compliance Requirements Could Signal More ICTS Actions Under Trump’s “America First” Policy

Trade Finance and Payment Processing: Managing Financial Crime Risks to Support Your Business

Hybrid Event: Export Controls Amid Evolving Trump 2.0 Trade Dynamics: Policy Updates and Best Practices

Disrupting Global Supply Chains: Will U.S. Export Controls Prevail?

The Changing Landscape of Tariffs: An Update on Tariffs and Their Impact on Commercial Contracts, M&A, and Negotiations

The BR International Trade Report: April 2025

Tariffs and Trade: Navigating a New World

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Foreign Corrupt Practices Act & Anti-Corruption

International Litigation, Defense, and Arbitration

Tariffs, Trade Remedies & Trade Negotiation

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Anthony Rapa

<h3>Trade Remedies</h3>
We are especially proud of our successful efforts in opposing U.S. antidumping and countervailing duties on: Sugar from Mexico; Fabricated Structural Steel from Canada, China, and Mexico; Softwood Lumber from Canada; Uncoated Groundwood Paper from Canada; Supercalendered Paper from Canada; Utility Scale Wind Towers from Canada, Indonesia, Korea, and Vietnam; Lightweight Thermal Paper from China, Germany, and Korea; Live Swine from Canada; Live Cattle from Canada; and Durum and Hard Red Spring Wheat from Canada.
Abroad, we have:
<ul>
<li>Obtained a finding of absence of causation in a Mexican antidumping investigation against imports of apples from the United States.</li>
<li>Played a key role in obtaining a finding of absence of causation in a Brazilian antidumping investigation against imports of caustic soda from the United States.</li>
<li>Assisted Colombian producers in obtaining a countervailing duty on imports of ethanol from the United States.</li>
<li>Assisted a multiplicity of Mexican producers in obtaining antidumping duties on imports of products from China, including seamless steel pipe.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Trade Litigation</h3>
<ul>
<li>The team currently assists Canada in the Lumber V dispute, including appeals to WTO, NAFTA, and USMCA panels of the Department of Commerce’s finding of subsidization and dumping regarding Canadian softwood lumber.</li>
<li>Assisted in the representation of Canada in multiple successful challenges to U.S. findings of subsidies, dumping, and injury regarding Canadian softwood lumber in Lumber IV.</li>
<li>Assisted in the representation of Canada in multiple compliance proceedings under Article 21.5 of the DSU, challenging the non-compliance by the United States of the WTO Panel and Appellate Body decisions on subsidies, dumping, and injury in respect of Canadian softwood lumber.</li>
<li>Assisted in the representation of Canada regarding the U.S. complaint against Canadian dairy export practices.</li>
<li>Assisted in the representation of Canada in a series of disputes that spanned close to five years concerning whether Canada and Brazil were providing subsidies to their regional aircraft industries.</li>
<li>Provided advice regarding a potential WTO case involving biodiesel.</li>
<li>Advised a major U.S. agricultural association on potential violations of the WTO Agriculture Agreement by another WTO Member.</li>
<li>Represented a litigant in Thailand-H Beams.</li>
<li>Advised a litigant in a WTO panel challenging to the subsidization competing aircraft from another WTO member.</li>
<li>Advised a litigant in the WTO panel on Thailand-Sugar Subsidies.</li>
<li>Provided advice in the context of the WTO dispute on EU-Price Comparison Methodologies.</li>
<li>Advised a litigant in WTO consultations challenging China’s subsidies to its apparel and textile industry.</li>
<li>Provided advice in the context of the WTO dispute on China-GOES.</li>
<li>Provided advice in the context of the WTO dispute on United States-Antidumping and Countervailing Duties (China).</li>
<li>Represented a third party in US-Large Civil Aircraft.</li>
<li>Represented a third party in EC-Large Civil Aircraft.</li>
<li>Represented a litigant in the appeal of the 21.5 panel report in Chile-Price Bands.</li>
<li>Provided advice in the context of the WTO dispute on US-DRAMS.</li>
<li>Provided advice in the context of the WTO dispute on EC-DRAMS.</li>
<li>Provided advice in the context of the WTO dispute on US-Cement.</li>
<li>Provided advice in the context of the WTO dispute on Mexico-Rice.</li>
<li>Advised litigants in the NAFTA panels challenging Mexican antidumping duties on imports of Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether (“EBMEG”) from the United States and Ammonium Sulfate from the United States.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Economic Sanctions, Export Controls, CFIUS &amp; Geopolitical Risk</h3>
<ul>
<li>Represented an international firmware developer in an export controls enforcement proceeding with the U.S. Department of Commerce, which concluded without any penalties being imposed.</li>
<li>Advise large auto manufacturer regarding geopolitical risk issues, export control classification of its technology, implementation of its compliance program, and day-to-day counseling matters.</li>
<li>Conducted a cross-border sanctions internal investigation for a global logistics provider.</li>
<li>Advised a semiconductor developer / government contractor with respect to export control and CFIUS issues identified in the course of its sale to a European investor, including an internal investigation of compliance issues, preparation and submission to DDTC of a voluntary disclosure, and review of a CFIUS mitigation agreement, resulting in closeout of DDTC matter without penalty and clearance of transaction by CFIUS.</li>
<li>Represented a German multinational company in its acquisition of a U.S. company that developed and manufactured commercial and ITAR-controlled items and technology, including preparation and submission of a CFIUS filing, responding to questions from CFIUS, and export control-related due diligence.</li>
<li>Advise a large U.S. software company regarding its cross-border sales and operations, including with respect to its exit from Russia and management of Russia-related risk, and its exposure to geopolitical risk issues arising from the U.S.-China strategic competition, including the designation of certain of its customers on the Entity List.</li>
<li>Advised several global accounting firms in exiting Russia following imposition of OFAC sanctions.</li>
<li>Conducted a cross-border sanctions internal investigation for a large French company.</li>
<li>Conducted a comprehensive export controls compliance audit across the three subsidiaries of a U.S. defense contractor mainly focused on the aerospace and space industries, including site visits throughout the United States and 30+ interviews.</li>
<li>Assisted a company in responding to a subpoena and submitting voluntary disclosures to regulators regarding its exports of defense articles to Ukraine in support of Ukraine.</li>
<li>Advise a UK software company serving the airline industry with regard to its compliance with sanctions laws.</li>
<li>Advise a U.S. helicopter transportation company regarding export control issues related to its provision of search and rescue services to foreign governments and other parties outside the U.S.</li>
<li>Advised a Latin American steel producer regarding sanctions matters.</li>
<li>Advised a European multinational company in its acquisition of a medical device company, including diligence of the target company’s exposure to certain export controls and economic sanctions risks.</li>
<li>Conducted internal investigations for the UK and Italian subsidiaries of a large aerospace and defense company.</li>
<li>Conducted an export controls internal investigation for a U.S. cybersecurity company.</li>
<li>Conducted a sanctions risk assessment for an Australian mining company.</li>
<li>Conducted a sanctions risk assessment for a Norwegian energy company.</li>
<li>Advised semiconductor foundry / government contractor in acquisition by an investor, conducting comprehensive export control classification assessment of the company’s products and liaising with buyer’s counsel.</li>
<li>Advised private equity sponsor on ten-figure acquisition of large cybersecurity company / government contractor, leading international trade due diligence, identifying material compliance issues, negotiating a special indemnity in the purchase agreement, driving remediation of the compliance issues, and taking the transaction through closing and successful closeout of enforcement matter by authorities.</li>
<li>Advised Japanese electronics company on its entry into U.S. defense business, including with regard to strategic planning, obtaining an ITAR registration, and implementing compliance policies and procedures.</li>
<li>Represented a Chinese shipping line regarding sanctions impose on the company’s tanker fleet.</li>
<li>Represented one of the world’s leading technical advisory and classification firms, on international sanctions, in light of its previous role providing safety certification, verification, and technical expert services on the Nord Stream 2 pipeline.</li>
<li>Advised shipping and energy clients on compliance with U.S./EU/G7 countries’ restrictions and “price cap” on trade in Russian oil and energy products and conferring with Biden Administration officials on how to implement at an industry level.</li>
<li>Represented a major global petrochemical transportation and logistics company before the U.S. Department of State in connection with the shipment of Kurdish petroleum products across Iran for export.</li>
<li>Represented a major maritime flag state and vessel mortgage holder in connection with an OFAC actions against ship-owners smuggling petroleum in violation of Iran sanctions.</li>
<li>Conducted an internal investigation on and prepared a voluntary disclosure to the U.S. Department of State regarding possible violation of the brokering rules of ITAR in connection with sales of defense articles by a foreign subsidiary of a U.S. company.</li>
<li>Provided ongoing export control advice to a Fortune 500 company manufacturing military vehicles regarding the application of U.S. export control laws to numerous different transactions.</li>
<li>Advised a satellite software company on the application of U.S. export control laws to the sale of satellite software to satellite operators in numerous countries.</li>
<li>Advised a U.S. company engaged in research and development of alternative energy sources regarding the application of export control laws on the military application of their products, including joint ventures with foreign manufacturers.</li>
<li>Advised a U.S. company with a foreign subsidiary that manufactures defense articles on the structuring of company operations to comply with U.S. export control laws.</li>
<li>Advised a U.S. subsidiary of an Italian defense industry company regarding the application of U.S. export control laws related to the import and export of defense articles.</li>
<li>Advised a Canadian software company regarding application of U.S. re-export control laws on software with U.S.-controlled content.</li>
<li>Represented U.S. firm in disclosure to OFAC of possible violations of Russian sanctions program.</li>
<li>Represented U.S. electronic supply company in a U.S. Department of Commerce investigation related to unauthorized exports of controlled raw material to manufacturing subsidiaries in China and the Philippines.</li>
<li>Assisted a Fortune 500 manufacturing company in connection with due diligence and internal investigations, as well as the preparation of voluntary disclosures to the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Department of State related to unauthorized exports of technical data and controlled items.</li>
<li>Prepared technical assistance agreements for a U.S. subsidiary of an Italian weapons manufacturer for U.S. Department of State authorization to export technical data and defense services in connection with establishing a U.S. manufacturing facility and in participating in various foreign military sales programs, including obtaining various licenses from the ATF.</li>
<li>Prepared guidelines for U.S. and foreign affiliates of a Fortune 500 healthcare company on compliance with U.S. sanctions laws.</li>
<li>Assisted a Fortune 500 company in the preparation and filing of licenses and technical assistance agreements with the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Commerce to authorize the export of manufactured products and technical data to numerous foreign countries.</li>
<li>Represented large German company (with a large Chinese shareholder) in the transport sector in CFIUS review of its acquisition of a U.S. company with advance driving technology.</li>
<li>Represented U.S. manufacturer in disclosure to U.S. Customs and Border Protection of possible violations of import requirements.</li>
<li>Advised U.S. firm on country of origin marking requirements and Buy American rules for items imported from China.</li>
<li>Represented multinational telecom company in voluntary disclosure to and resulting audit by Customs.</li>
<li>Represented textile product manufacture in seeking customs rulings on classification and country of origin for imported products.</li>
<li>Advised Chinese firm in the services sector on potential U.S. secondary sanctions implications from its work for Russia companies.</li>
<li>Advise U.S.-based multinational company in the petrochemical and engineering sector on sanctions, export control, and antiboycott compliance.</li>
<li>Represented U.S.-based multinational refining company in voluntary disclosure of anti-boycott violation.</li>
</ul>

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