US Administration Tracker

Managing the legal impacts of a new US administration

Since Trump’s return to the White House, his second term has been notable for an early barrage of executive orders and personnel appointments that reflect a sharp departure from the priorities of his predecessor. On this page we will provide regular legal updates that discuss the impacts on our clients’ businesses around the world.

The First 100 Days: Legal insights for a new era

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US Tariffs on Canada and Mexico Enter into Effect; Tariff on China Rises from 10% to 20%
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03: Energy transition in a changing regulatory landscape
Speed bumps on the road to a lower carbon future
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President Trump’s “America First Trade Policy”: Impact on Europe
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DOJ Issues Final Rule Prohibiting and Restricting Transfers of Bulk Sensitive Personal Data
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Fed Court Enjoins DEI Restrictions From Taking Effect
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President Trump Orders Investigation to Consider Imposing a Global Copper Import Tariff
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White House Releases “America First Investment Policy” Memo Outlining President Trump’s Approach to Foreign Investment
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Key Considerations for the 2025 Annual Reporting and Proxy Season Part II: Proxy Statements
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United States Designates Eight Cartels and Transnational Criminal Organizations
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Overview of Foreign Trade 2025
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President Trump Expands Steel and Aluminum Tariffs to All Countries; Effective March 12, 2025
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United States Begins to Restrain Cross-Border E-commerce
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DOJ Implements Major Changes to National Security Priorities
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Trump’s tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China: A blueprint for Europe?
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FCPA Freeze and Refocus: Is Enforcement Becoming a Tool to Promote U.S. Economic, Foreign Policy and National Security Interests?
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02: The future of trade between the US and Latin America
Will tariffs help rewrite the rules of international trade?
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China Imposes Retaliatory Tariffs and Non-Tariff Measures in Response to Trump Tariffs
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The First 100 Days: Legal insights for a new era
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01: The fate of tax incentives for the energy transition
An exploration of Trump’s policy agenda and the hurdles it may face Listen and subscribe
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Policy Watch: Status of US 25% Tariffs on Mexican Imports
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Canada Imposes 25% Tariffs on United States in Retaliation to Trump Tariffs
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President Trump Imposes 25% Tariffs on Canada and Mexico, and 10% Tariffs on China
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FERC Terminates Draft Policy Statement on Climate Change Impacts of Natural Gas Infrastructure
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Key Executive Orders for US Government Contractors to Watch – An Evolving Landscape Introduction
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Financial Times: Demand for sanctions compliance advice rises sharply
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Trump Orders Moratorium on Federal Actions for Wind Projects and Withdrawal of New or Renewed Wind Leases in Outer Continental Shelf
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US Withdrawal from the Paris Agreement: Impact and Next Steps
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Global merger control trends and outlook 2024/2025
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Key Considerations for the 2025 Annual Reporting Season: Your Upcoming Form 20-F and other FPI-Specific Considerations
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Key Considerations for Updating 2024 Annual Report Risk Factors
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President Biden Bans Future Offshore Drilling in Certain Areas
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Mining & metals 2025: Poised on the chessboard of geopolitics
Geopolitics, which dominated mining & metals sentiment in 2024, promises to further fragment markets in 2025. To understand the market landscape, White & Case conducted its ninth annual survey of industry participants.
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Finally, the Final HSR Rules: Key Takeaways for the New HSR Pre-Merger Notification Form
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Preparing for the Administration Change: A Toolkit for Government Contractors and Grant Recipients
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Key Considerations for the 2025 Annual Reporting and Proxy Season: Your Upcoming Form 10-K
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USTR Opens Unprecedented Section 301 Investigation into Nicaraguan Labor Rights Practices
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To disclose or not: The pros and cons of voluntary self-disclosure
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North America Prepares for 2026 USMCA Review and Potential Renegotiation
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US Outbound Investment Program Takes Effect in January: What You Need to Know