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Firm News | 2 min read | 01.16.26

Crowell & Moring Represents FGV Holdings in Successful Modification of CBP Withhold Release Order

Washington – January 16, 2026: Crowell & Moring LLP served as lead counsel to FGV Holdings, a Malaysian agribusiness and food company, in its modification of U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CPB) Withhold Release Order (WRO).
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Client Alerts 8 results

Client Alert | 2 min read | 09.03.25

DOJ and DHS Announce Cross-Agency Trade Fraud Task Force

On August 29, 2025, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) launched a cross-agency Trade Fraud Task Force to expand efforts to target importers and other parties committing trade-related fraud. As stated in a press release issued on August 29, the Task Force will augment the existing coordination mechanisms within the DOJ and DHS, for instance through partnerships with CBP and Homeland Security Investigations, to “aggressively” take enforcement measures against parties that commit tariff evasion or attempt to smuggle prohibited goods into the U.S.
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Client Alert | 4 min read | 07.25.25

EU Adopts the Largest Ever Trade Countermeasures Against the U.S. to Apply if EU-U.S. Trade Negotiations Fail

On July 24, the European Commission announced the imposition of new EU countermeasures in response to U.S. tariffs further to an agreement reached among EU Member States. These measures are adopted through Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1564 and take the form of additional customs duties on U.S. products as well as export restrictions for certain EU products. In total, these measures concern about EUR 93 billion ($109 billion) worth of customs duties, the highest volume of bilateral trade caught by the EU so far. The EU countermeasures are set to enter into force as of August 7.
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Client Alert | 4 min read | 06.24.25

CBP Issues First Comprehensive Guide to Modifying a Withhold Release Order (WRO)

On June 2, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) issued its first ever Withhold Release Order (“WRO”) and Finding Modifications Guide (“Guide” or “the Guide”). The Guide serves as a roadmap for importers facing a possible WRO or Finding due to allegations of forced labor in the supply chain of their goods imported into the U.S. It provides guidance on information to be included in a modification petition, identifies possible cases in which CBP might request additional information, and provides resources for importers facing a WRO or Finding.
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Publications 6 results

Publication | 07.22.25

Supply Chain Mapping: From ESG Gold Star to National Security Requirement

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Events 2 results

Event | 09.29.25 - 09.30.25

States General International Trade Compliance Conference (2nd Edition)

Hosted by Studio Legale Padovan, the second edition of the States General International Trade Compliance is designed to explore the most current and strategic issues in trade compliance.

Event | 11.19.24 - 11.21.24

Roundtable Discussion on Forced Labour and Human Rights in Global Supply Chains – London and Brussels Sessions

Please join Crowell for an interactive roundtable event to discuss critical developments surrounding Forced Labour and Human Rights in Global Supply Chains with a focus on regulatory updates (UK, EU, US & Global); comparative perspectives of laws/regulations; and supply chain mapping challenges. 

Webinars 2 results

Webinar | 09.18.25, 12:00 PM EDT - 1:00 PM EDT

Supply Chain Mapping in the Era of National Security: Strategies for Trade Compliance, Tariff Mitigation, and Human Rights Risk

In today’s geopolitical climate, national security has emerged as a central driver of global trade policy, reshaping how governments scrutinize supply chains and enforce trade compliance. From the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act and Section 301/232 tariffs to escalating government inquiries, companies must now treat supply chain transparency as a core legal and operational imperative.

Webinar | 04.16.25, 2:30 PM CEST

Italian and European Companies Tested (also) by US Duties: Strategies, Traps and Solutions

In collaboration with Studio Legale Padovan, our own Pierfilippo (Pier) Natta will speak on a panel focused on supporting Italian and European companies in addressing the new regulatory and commercial complexities associated with the new U.S. duties. The panel will discuss the impact of these measures and possible mitigation strategies. 

Speaking Engagements 3 results

Blog Posts 16 results

Blog Post | 10.31.25

CBP Faces Legal Challenge over Exclusion of Camel Energy’s Battery Imports

Crowell & Moring’s International Trade Law

Blog Post | 09.25.25

CIT Vacates CBP Forced Labor Finding Against Aluminum Importer

Crowell & Moring’s International Trade Law

Blog Post | 08.19.25

DHS 2025 UFLPA Update Targets New Industries and Expands Entity List

Crowell & Moring’s International Trade Law