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Patrick de Lapérouse is a senior associate in the Firm's Washington DC office, where he is a member of the International Commercial Practice Group. Prior to joining Baker McKenzie, Patrick worked at another international law firm, focusing on inbound and outbound international trade matters.

On August 29, 2025, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) issued a 7-4 en banc opinion in VOS Selections, Inc. v. Trump, holding that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not authorize the President to impose broad, indefinite tariffs. The case was initially brought in the Court of International Trade (CIT) by private businesses and the US state attorneys general. The President invoked IEEPA on various grounds, including concerns about drug enforcement, border security, and trade deficits. In a May decision granting summary judgment to the VOS Selections plaintiffs, the CIT found that IEEPA does not authorize the President to impose the tariffs at issue, which the US Government appealed.

In keeping with tradition, we are pleased to invite you to our annual Global Year-End Review of Import/Export & Trade Compliance Developments Conference. The conference will provide valuable insights on the latest developments, challenges and opportunities in the ever-changing landscape of international trade.
We are holding this conference in a split-hybrid format, with an in-person event in Santa Clara, CA, on 12 November and virtual panels on 19-21 November.