Baker McKenzie LLP’s Washington DC-based team has been advising clients on Section 301 issues regarding tariffs on products imported from China. The group, which also plugs into the wider firm’s global trade practice, additionally contributes extensive experience in trade remedy litigation, WTO matters and trade agreements. Christine Streatfeild is the key contact for trade remedies work and is well versed in antidumping and countervailing duty cases. A former senior director at the National Security Council, Rod Hunter is noted for his broad trade and investment practice that takes in WTO matters and Section 301 investigations.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘It is a well-established and respected firm. Christine Streatfeild is a particularly intelligent attorney.’

Key clients

  • Smart Glove
  • 20+ major global companies related to the Trump Administration under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974
  • Regal Rexnord Corporation
  • Zurn Water Solutions
  • EDF Renewables
  • GD Copper (USA) Inc.
  • Smart Glove Corporation Sdn Bhd
  • YTY Industries Sdn Bhd
  • Eastman Chemical Company

Work highlights

  • Representing 20 different companies in challenging the duties imposed on products imported from China.
  • Representing Regal Rexnord Corporation before the CIT in litigation challenging the Section 301 tariffs.

Other key lawyers

Christine Streatfeild, Rod Hunter