Government policies and measures affecting trade can threaten your business strategy. The US Trade practice covers the full range of international trade issues facing both US and non-US companies. Our lawyers can advise you on trade defense proceedings at US government agencies—including the US Department of Commerce, the Office of the US Trade Representative and the International Trade Commission—as well as World Trade Organization (WTO) consultations and disputes, customs and tariff issues and export control and sanctions matters.

No matter your industry or geography, our experienced lawyers have the targeted know-how to resolve trade disputes in the US, at the WTO and elsewhere. We also can assist you with regulatory matters involving goods and services crossing borders, including rules for preferential trade agreements; export controls and sanction issues, as well as other labeling, Buy America and consumer safety issues. We work with you on developing overall trade policies for entering and operating in the US market, and will guide you on working with Congress and relevant agencies.

When you leverage our direct contacts with regulators and decision-makers, you will develop appropriate strategies to steer through the changes in regulations and practice.

Our lawyers and professionals monitor closely the rules and practices of the US government agencies which oversee export control and sanction regulations to help you navigate this ever-changing landscape. We will work with you to develop flexible strategies that maximize export and import options without running into risks, present and future, of non-compliance.

Know your rights and obligations. Defend and expand. With Dentons, you secure a collaborative partner to tackle all trade disputes, bilateral agreements, trade remedies and customs procedures.

Insights

The UK-US Trade Deal

May 9, 2025

United Kingdom and the USA: On 8 May 2025, the United Kingdom and the United States announced a limited trade agreement, rolling back a small number of the tariffs imposed by President Trump in March and April 2025. Both sides referred to this agreement as an "Economic Prosperity Deal", and negotiations on the long-awaited post-Brexit free trade agreement are expected to continue. 

China announces tariffs targeting Canadian agriculture and food products

March 21, 2025

Canada: On March 8, 2025, China’s commerce ministry announced it will apply a 100% tariff on Canadian canola oil, oil cakes and pea imports, and a 25% duty on Canadian aquatic products and pork. The tariffs, which will go into effect on March 20, 2025, are being imposed in retaliation for Canadian tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) and steel and aluminum products, introduced in October 2024.

New federal tariff support: What Canadian agri-businesses need to know

March 20, 2025

Canada: On March 7, 2025, the Government of Canada announced a suite of tariff support initiatives to help Canadian businesses weather the impact of potential tariffs imposed by the United States.

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Recent Press Releases

Dentons US and McKenna Long to combine

April 8, 2015

A merger of Dentons US LLP (“Dentons US”) and McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP (“McKenna Long”) has been approved by the partners of both firms. The news builds on the momentum of the previously announced combination between Dentons and 大成, creating the world's largest law firm. Clients inside the US will gain unrivaled access to markets around the world, and international clients will enjoy increased strength and reach across the US.

Dentons’ first-year success results from polycentric, client-centered priority in new firm

April 2, 2014

On the occasion of the first anniversary of its founding, leaders of the global law firm Dentons say its polycentric approach, strategic growth and client-centered focus has made the firm’s first year a success. Dentons was launched March 31, 2013, through the combination of European law firm Salans, Canada’s Fraser Milner Casgrain (FMC) and international law firm SNR Denton.