International Trade Policy To Watch In 2nd Half Of 2026

Law360 quoted Kate McNulty, Peter Lichtenbaum, and Alex Chinoy in the article, “International Trade Policy To Watch In 2nd Half Of 2026” (July 6, 2026), which examined the major international trade, tariff, export control, and customs enforcement issues expected to shape the remainder of the year.

The article featured commentary from:

• Kate McNulty, who discussed the Trump administration’s proposed pharmaceutical tariffs, including implementation challenges, potential exemptions, and the broader implications of ongoing Section 232 investigations across multiple industries.
• Peter Lichtenbaum, who addressed the future of U.S.-China export controls and the potential impact of the expiration or extension of the Busan trade agreement on bilateral trade relations and enforcement policy.
• Alex Chinoy, who highlighted the administration’s heightened focus on customs enforcement, including anticipated Customs and Border Protection actions and increased compliance risks for importers.

The article appeared as part of Law360’s analysis of the most significant international trade policy developments businesses should monitor during the second half of 2026.