Leibowitz: Banning Inputs and Components—Effective Policy or Not?

As the global trading system, which used to be “rules-based,” continues its slide toward the absence (defiance? disregard?) of rules, governments around the world are trying new things.

These steps include imposition of tariffs or quotas (as President Trump initiated in 2018), imposing tariffs or embargoes on imports that are allegedly inconsistent with domestic law, and sanctions in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Lewis Leibowitz

Lewis Leibowitz, owner of the Law Office of Lewis E. Leibowitz, practices in the areas of international trade law, customs law, and international commercial transactions. He represents clients before all federal courts and agencies dealing with international trade matters. Mr. Leibowitz advises and assists clients in diverse matters including trade remedies, customs, foreign-trade zones and free trade agreements, trade negotiations, and related matters. He can be reached at lewis.leibowitz@lellawoffice.com.