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Laura Siegel Rabinowitz

Laura Siegel Rabinowitz counsels domestic and multinational businesses on complex supply chain issues and other complicated challenges associated with trade, advising on mitigation of duty exposure and compliance. Laura has deep experience handling international trade projects for clients, including multinational importers, exporters, manufacturers, retailers, customs brokers, and freight forwarders.

Laura advises clients on mitigating tariffs on Chinese-made products and steel and aluminum and helps clients navigate the maze of regulations, customs, and other government agency scrutiny, as well as the broad array of commercial and enforcement laws and policies administered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, including trade compliance and audit programs, and duty savings initiatives such as free trade agreements and the use of “first sale.” Laura’s practice also includes advising on the enforcement of antidumping and countervailing duties.

President Trump has introduced a new 10% tariff on Chinese imports effective February 4, 2025, affecting “de minimis” shipments and prohibiting duty drawback refunds, prompting companies to reassess supply chains and import strategies. In retaliation, China has imposed tariffs on U.S. goods, while proposed tariffs on Mexico and Canada are temporarily paused for further negotiation.
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