Although Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was on Capitol Hill to talk about oversight of banking, credit and other financial institutions, a number of Democrats in House and Senate hearings used the opportunity to grill Bessent about tariff policy.
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The U.S. will end the 25% tariff imposed on India for its purchases of Russian oil at 12:01 a.m. on Feb. 7, President Donald Trump said in an executive order issued late Friday.
Importers have between now and August to seek refunds for duties paid for entries filed under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), the Haiti Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act (HOPE) and the Haiti Economic Lift Program (HELP), according to a Feb. 6 cargo systems message
The United States will allow an additional 80,000 metric tons of Argentine beef into the country in 2026 under a tariff‑rate quota expansion issued Feb. 6 by President Donald Trump.
President Donald Trump on Feb. 6 signed an executive order that provides for additional duties on imports from any country determined by the Commerce or State departments to be “directly or indirectly” buying goods or services from Iran.
A resolution to rescind the emergency underlying 30% tariffs on Canadian goods that don't qualify for USMCA could have a vote as early as Feb. 11, as the block on the action expired last month.
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February 2, 2026
Former White & Case Trade Lawyer Joins Steptoe
Ron Kendler, former international trade lawyer at White & Case, has joined Steptoe as a partner in the international trade and regulatory compliance practice. Kendler joined White & Case in 2013 as an international trade associate and was elevated to counsel in 2024 (see 2601200020).
Former Sen. Cantwell Trade Adviser Joins Trade Boutique Firm
Jonathan Hale, former general counsel to Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., has joined trade boutique firm LMD Trade Law as of counsel, LMD attorney T. James Min announced on LinkedIn. Hale worked for Cantwell for over 10 years, serving as general counsel and senior adviser on issues in trade, business, national security and foreign policy.
Former Commerce Trade Director Joins Picard Kentz
David Neubacher, a former Commerce Department director, has joined Picard Kentz as a senior trade analyst, he announced on LinkedIn. Neubacher served as a director at Commerce's International Trade Administration for the past six years.
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