Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (“Section 232”) authorizes the President to “adjust” imports—including through application of tariffs, quotas, tariff rate quotas, and license fees—where the Department of Commerce (“Commerce”) determines imports threaten to impair U.S. national security. Since February 2025, President Trump has invoked Section 232
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Ray LaMotta
Ray LaMotta is an associate in the firm's Washington, DC office and a member of the firm’s International Trade and CFIUS Practice Groups. Ray advises clients on the array of complex U.S. regulatory issues impacting cross-border transactions and the movement of goods. His International Trade practice focuses on U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) matters, including tariff classification, valuation, origin, and import compliance reviews. Ray also counsels clients on the national security review process administered by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) for foreign direct investment, mergers, and acquisitions, including the development of compliance programs and mitigation agreements.
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