Jean-Baptiste Blancardi
Overview
Jean-Baptiste Blancardi is an associate at Crowell & Moring, where he focuses on international trade law and on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG). His practice covers the broad spectrum of international trade law, including trade remedies investigations (antidumping, countervailing, and safeguard investigations) in the EU and the U.S., as well as customs (origin, classification, duty refunds). In parallel, Jean-Baptiste advises clients on how to navigate the new EU regulations affecting trade in the Union and articulated around sustainability (Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, Forced Labour Regulation) and open strategic autonomy (Foreign Subsidies Regulation, Anti-Coercion Instrument, Critical Raw Materials Act).
Prior to joining Crowell, Jean-Baptiste was a trainee at one of the most advanced ESG law firms in Paris, where he gained valuable experience relating to corporate sustainability reporting for groups with complex supply chains.
Career & Education
- Teaching Assistant, EU Law, Lyon Catholic University, 2021
- Lyon Catholic University, Bachelor’s Degree in Law, 2017
- Strasbourg University, Master’s Degree, Private Law, 2018
- China-EU School of Law at China University of Political Science and Law, LL.M., with honors, European and International Law, 2019
- Nice University, Master’s Degree, valedictorian, mention bien, Law and Practice of International Trade, 2020
- Paris, France
- Brussels
- European Court
- French
- English
Jean-Baptiste's Insights
Client Alert | 3 min read | 05.12.25
EU Retaliatory Trade Measures Against the U.S. – Public Consultation
On 8 May 2025, the European Commission published new lists of products potentially subject to EU rebalancing measures in retaliation to U.S. tariffs. The proposed measures would apply if EU-U.S. trade negotiations fail. They are designed to stand alongside previously adopted EU countermeasures, which are currently suspended until 14 July 2025.
Speaking Engagement | 03.18.25
Client Alert | 11 min read | 03.18.25
The European Commission’s Clean Industrial Deal: Reconciling Competitiveness and Decarbonization
Insights
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06.18.24
The Global Regulatory Developments Journal
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October, 2023
Global Trade and Customs Journal (subscription required)
EU prepares to use instrument against Trump's trade blackmail and 'techno-caste'
|02.08.25
El Diario
Practices
- International Trade
- Trade Remedies: Antidumping and Countervailing Duties
- Customs
- Environmental, Social, and Governance
- Human Rights and Forced Labor
- International Trade — Brussels Practice
- Sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)
- Regulatory — Brussels Practice
- Antitrust and Competition — Brussels Practice
- Brussels Practice
Jean-Baptiste's Insights
Client Alert | 3 min read | 05.12.25
EU Retaliatory Trade Measures Against the U.S. – Public Consultation
On 8 May 2025, the European Commission published new lists of products potentially subject to EU rebalancing measures in retaliation to U.S. tariffs. The proposed measures would apply if EU-U.S. trade negotiations fail. They are designed to stand alongside previously adopted EU countermeasures, which are currently suspended until 14 July 2025.
Speaking Engagement | 03.18.25
Client Alert | 11 min read | 03.18.25
The European Commission’s Clean Industrial Deal: Reconciling Competitiveness and Decarbonization
