Tariffs, Trade Controls, and Foreign Investment: President Trump’s “America First” Agenda Takes Shape

Blank Rome partners Anthony Rapa, Joanne E. Osendarp, and Jennifer A. Short, of counsel Timothy J. Hruby, and senior counsel Alan G. Kashdan will serve as speakers for the 60-minute, Blank Rome-hosted live webinar, “Tariffs, Trade Controls, and Foreign Investment: President Trump’s “America First” Agenda Takes Shape,” taking place on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. EDT.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The landscape of international trade and investment is evolving under President Trump’s “America First” agenda. This session will delve into the key components of the administration’s trade and cross-border investment policies, including:

• Tariffs: Understanding the impact of tariffs on various industries and global trade relations.
• Trade Controls: Examining the regulatory measures and their implications for businesses operating across borders and the roadmap for the Trump administration’s approach to export controls, sanctions, and supply chain security.
• Foreign Investment / CFIUS: Analyzing the effects of the administration’s trade policies on foreign investment flows, as well as the president’s “America First” investment policy and its anticipated impact on reviews by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (“CFIUS”) and regulation of U.S. investment in China. 

Featured Speakers:

• Anthony Rapa, Partner, International Trade, Blank Rome LLP
• Joanne E. Osendarp, Partner, International Trade. Blank Rome LLP
• Jennifer A. Short, Partner, White Collar Defense & Investigations, Blank Rome LLP
• Timothy J. Hruby, Of Counsel, International Trade, Blank Rome LLP
• Alan G. Kashdan, Senior Counsel, International Trade, Blank Rome LLP

Questions? Contact Grace Williams via e-mail.