Government policies and measures affecting trade can threaten your business strategy. When success hangs in the balance, you need results. The lawyers at Dentons work with you to develop and implement innovative strategies to keep you ahead of the curve. Involved at all levels of trade, the World Trade Organization (WTO), regional trade capitals and customs borders, we offer solid experience across the full spectrum of international trade regulation and policy.

Stand for your interests in anti-dumping or anti-subsidy actions. Gain seamless trade and foreign investment protection advice as you explore and pursue your interests. Tap into our considerable knowledge of tariff classification, origin and valuation issues. Rely on us in the most complex trade negotiations and disputes. Together, we’ll drive your objectives forward through insight and ingenuity.

When you leverage our direct contacts with governments around the world, you’ll better understand legal issues concerning trade agreements and underlying economic policies. From customs authorities to policy makers, we know all the players involved in the global arena.

Know your rights and obligations. Defend and expand. Strategize on how to obtain subsidies without incurring risks of WTO action. With Dentons, you secure a collaborative partner to tackle all trade disputes, bilateral agreements, trade remedies and customs procedures.

Recognition

Dentons Recognized as a Global Market Leader in Artificial Intelligence by Chambers Global Guide 2025

February 14, 2025

Dentons has been ranked as a Global Market Leader in the inaugural Artificial Intelligence ranking of the Chambers Global Guide 2025. This recognition affirms the firm’s position at the forefront of AI law, showcasing its ability to address the complexities and evolving challenges in this rapidly advancing field.

Insights

Building under pressure: How tariffs are reshaping Canada’s construction landscape

April 23, 2025

Canada: Since taking office on January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump’s administration has imposed a series of tariffs on almost all countries, including Canada. Beginning in early March 2025, the current US administration imposed 25% tariffs on key Canadian exports, including potash, steel and aluminum.

The new United States tariffs and their effect on the Mexican manufacturing industry: some considerations

April 9, 2025

Mexico: The new United States tariff policy is now a reality and has already reshaped the global trade principals that were agreed since the enactment of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (“GATT”) and the World Trade Organization (“WTO”). The Most-Favored-Nation principle (“MFN”) has now been replaced by a reciprocal tariffs system unilaterally proposed by the United States, the largest world’s economy.

US administration takes aim at Canadian agricultural supply management (again)

April 9, 2025

Canada: US President Donald Trump is once again taking aim at Canada’s agricultural supply management system, a previous source of malcontent during the negotiation of NAFTA’s successor, the Canada-US-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), in 2018. Under supply management, certain Canadian commodity sectors—namely dairy, poultry and eggs—limit production and imports, and guarantee minimum prices to ensure stability for producers.

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News and Events

Upcoming events

Managing Supply Chain Disruptions – tariffs, force majeure and more

London, United KingdomJuly 3, 2025

In today's global market, supply chain disruptions have become a regular feature and a critical challenge to international trade for many businesses. These disruptions can render supplies impossible, unlawful, or simply slower and more expensive, impacting operations and profitability.

Recent Press Releases

Tariff war hots up! Dentons Global CEO meets Deputy Minister of EMR, ready to help Indonesia face the US

April 16, 2025

This meeting discussed amongst other matters a strategy Indonesia could adopt to face the potential impact of a tariff war and also the government’s efforts to encourage the transition to renewable energy as a long term solution to strengthen the nation’s competitiveness.

Dentons Recognized as a Global Market Leader in Artificial Intelligence by Chambers Global Guide 2025

February 14, 2025

Dentons has been ranked as a Global Market Leader in the inaugural Artificial Intelligence ranking of the Chambers Global Guide 2025. This recognition affirms the firm’s position at the forefront of AI law, showcasing its ability to address the complexities and evolving challenges in this rapidly advancing field.

Dentons achieves over 600 rankings in Chambers Global 2025

February 14, 2025

Chambers and Partners has awarded Dentons 607 quality rankings globally in the latest edition of its Global guide, including 136 new or improved rankings this year.

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