LAW 663LEC - International Trade Law

U.S. export and import trade accounted for US$ 5.6 trillion in 2019 and the U.S. and Canada exchange approximately US$ 1.5 million in goods and services every minute. However, international trade has been a hot-button issue for several years. Understanding the domestic and international rules relating to international trade, as well as relevant economic and political considerations, will enable you to better counsel clients regarding a wide range of issues that could arise relating to their international business activities. This course will cover the theory and practice of international trade law (including relevant U.S. laws, free trade agreements such as NAFTA/USMCA, and the multilateral World Trade Organization (WTO) regime) while examining current topical contexts in which these rules are being applied, including the imposition of economic sanctions on Russia; restrictions on certain types of foreign investment in the US; and the impact of free trade agreements on supply chains.

Credits: 3