Cross-Border Law: Key Strategies for Tax and Business Attorneys – Part 2

Earning income across borders has become common for both individuals and businesses. Technology has made this even easier, as people can earn income across borders without leaving home.

The U.S. international tax landscape is in a state of flux. With key provisions from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) scheduled to sunset at the end of 2025, U.S. multinationals and foreign companies doing business in the nation are paying close attention to potential legislation. Add in the flurry of activity coming from the new Trump administration, and multinational taxpayers have several issues to watch.

This two-part program is designed to provide a comprehensive look at cross-border tax law, ensuring accessibility for both foundational and advanced practitioners. The first session offers an essential overview for those newer to cross-border tax issues, covering fundamental principles, compliance obligations, and structuring considerations. After a break, the second session focuses on advanced, current topics, examining high-level legal challenges, tariff implications, and tax structuring strategies in response to evolving U.S.-Canada trade policies.

Register for one or both sessions to obtain the information most relevant to you! This format allows attendees to view the session most in line with their practice while offering an opportunity for all participants to refine their expertise on emerging cross-border tax developments.

Session 2: Cross-Border Tax and Trade in 2025: Legal Strategies for Navigating Uncertain Tariff Policies
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

U.S. tariffs on Canadian, Mexican, and Chinese imports are reshaping global trade law overnight. Canadian and Mexican goods are now hit with 25% duties, while tariffs on Chinese imports have doubled to 20%. Canada and Mexico are retaliating, and businesses are scrambling for legal guidance.

For corporate, trade, tax, and compliance lawyers, the risks of getting this wrong are enormous – clients face contract disputes, tax miscalculations, supply chain breakdowns, and customs penalties. Make sure you are equipped with the latest legal strategies to:

• Navigate new U.S. and foreign trade laws to keep clients compliant.
• Minimize tax and tariff liabilities through structuring and exemptions.
• Rewrite contracts to protect against financial exposure.
• Prepare for litigation risks in the evolving trade war.

If you represent importers, exporters, manufacturers, investors, or corporate clients, you can’t afford to miss this session. Register now to understand today’s biggest trade, tax and contract risks in 2025 and to acquire legal strategies to navigate the new cross-border rules.

Program Agenda:

• 11:30 | The 2025 Trade War: Managing Legal and Financial Uncertainty
  As U.S. tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China continue to evolve, businesses are facing contract disputes, regulatory hurdles, and rising compliance risks. Gain an up-to-the-minute analysis of new tariff policies, retaliatory measures, and their legal impact on supply chains, corporate tax structures, and global transactions. Learn how to adapt legal strategies in real time and protect clients from financial exposure and trade violations in a rapidly changing environment.
• 12:00 | U.S. Tariffs and Foreign Retaliation: What Lawyers Must Know About Compliance
  With international trade restrictions shifting almost weekly, businesses need flexible legal guidance to remain compliant. Experienced practitioners will cover the evolving regulatory framework governing tariffs, including U.S. enforcement under IEEPA, cross-border customs compliance, and new exclusions or exemptions that may impact clients. Understand the latest government actions and enforcement priorities to help clients avoid penalties, overpayment, and customs violations.
• 12:30 | Reducing Tariff and Tax Liabilities: Legal Strategies That Work Now
  Clients are looking for immediate solutions to mitigate the cost of tariffs, but traditional tax planning strategies may no longer apply. Explore legally viable options for minimizing tariff exposure, including supply chain restructuring, trade zone benefits, country-of-origin shifts, and alternative duty deferral strategies. Learn how to evaluate risk, advise on tax-efficient import/export planning, and prevent costly customs audits.
• 1:00 | Drafting and Negotiating Contracts to Protect Against Trade Disruptions
  Many businesses were caught off guard by sudden tariff hikes, leaving their contracts vulnerable to price volatility, supply chain delays, and legal disputes. Break down how to renegotiate and structure contracts to address trade disruptions, including price adjustment clauses, force majeure provisions, and risk allocation strategies. Gain insights into CUSMA (NAFTA 2.0) and WTO trade provisions to ensure your clients’ agreements remain enforceable and financially viable.
• 1:25 | Q&A & Closing Remarks
• 1:30 | Program Ends

NOTE: Are you interested in attending Session 1? Take advantage of our special offer: receive a discount when you register for both Session 1 and Session 2. Click here to learn more about Session 1 and to register. For more information, please contact our Customer Service team at 732-214-8500.