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

A presentation and post-discussion reception by Export Controls and Economic Sanctions Committee members and LMD Trade Law PLLC.

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:

• Geoffrey M. Goodale, Partner, Duane Morris LLP

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

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

HOW TO ATTEND

In-person. The event will take place in The University Club’s Governor’s Room, 2nd Floor, 1135 16th Street, NW, Washington D.C. 20036. In person attendance is strongly encouraged and is limited to the first 30 program registrants. RSVP to lavinia.cousin@americanbar.org. In person attendees are required to adhere to The University Club’s dress and house rules.

Online via Zoom. Register at: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eTUTOiBqR2iKsDUZmjmeTQ. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

MEETING HOST

We extend our gratitude and appreciation to T. James Min II, Managing Partner of LMD Trade Law PLLC for the firm’s programmatic collaboration and for hosting this event.

Drinks provided by Host Firm from 5:00 to 6:00 pm.

One drink per attendee, followed by a cash bar, and hors d’oeuvres.