Checkpoints and Checkbooks: The Legal Implications of Tariffs on International Trade
About this Event
As tensions rise around the globe, international trade faces pressures that many businesses have never seen before. Modern tariffs are reshaping how companies buy, sell, and operate worldwide, from luxury brands and cutting-edge tech firms to manufacturing plants and agriculture. The 2026 International & Comparative Law Review (ICLR) and Business Law Review (BLR) Symposium will examine the legal outcomes of these disruptions across industries and borders.
Panels will examine the intersection of international trade, administrative, and customs law, offering insight into how companies navigate shifting tariff policies and customs enforcement challenges. Experts from government, private practice, and in-house legal departments will discuss the impact on day-to-day business operations, litigation strategy, and treaty obligations; all while considering the broader policy implications for global economic stability and national security.
The day will begin with opening remarks from Dean Patricia Sánchez Abril. The first panel will be introductory, and speakers will discuss how tariffs are set and the interplay between administrative law and tariffs. After this primer, we will dive deeper into how tariffs affect importers and carriers in Panel 2. The final panel, Panel 3, will bring us to the ports with speakers discussing how customs enforcement regulates imported goods through entry declarations, duty/tariff collection, and how the private sector stays compliant. The event will conclude with closing remarks by Professor Jonathan Zwibel.
FLORIDA CLE CREDITS — General (3.0), Ethics (1.0)
SYMPOSIUM PROGRAM
Welcome and Opening Remarks
12:15-12:30 PM
Panel 1: Legal Landscapes of Tariffs and International Commerce
12:30-1:45 PM
Panel 2: How Diverse Industries and Carriers Navigate the Global Market
2:00-3:00 PM
Panel 3: Customs Law: Tariffs at the Ports of Entry
3:15-4:30 PM
Closing Remarks
4:30-4:45 PM
