U.S. Tariffs: Is IEEPA an Appropriate Authority for President Trump’s Actions?

ABA Export Controls and Economic Sanctions Committee panel discussion and reception hosed by LMD Trade Law PLLC will examine the historic use of IEEPA for reciprocal tariffs and the legal ramifications in other areas.

Thursday, July 24, 2025 | 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. ET

The University Club, Washington, D.C.

This meeting will discuss President Trump’s historic use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, 50 U.S.C. §§ 1701-1706, to impose tariffs on products imported into the United States from countries around the world. Does IEEPA authorize the President to impose tariffs? We will begin by surveying the tariffs in place and the current status of U.S. trade negotiations. We will then discuss the related challenges that have been brought in U.S. courts, and the progress of these proceedings. We will conclude by exploring the practical ramifications for clients affected by these tariffs, as well as the broader implications for U.S. international trade policy.

Moderator:

Bruce Zagaris, Partner, Berliner Corcoran & Rowe LLP

Speakers:

• Kathleen Claussen, Professor of Law, Georgetown Law

• Geoffrey M. Goodale, Partner, Duane Morris LLP

• Michael H. Huneke, Partner, Hughes Hubbard & Reed

• T. James Min II, Managing Partner, LMD Trade Law PLLC

If you are interested in attending, more information can be found here.

This summary is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal advice nor does it create an attorney-client relationship with LMD Trade Law PLLC or its affiliates.