Tariffs, Trade and Arbitration: Navigating Cross-Border Disputes in a Shifting U.S. Regulatory Landscape

Freshfields' International Arbitration partner Carsten Wendler will be speaking on a panel titled "Tariffs, Trade and Arbitration: Navigating Cross-Border Disputes in a Shifting U.S. Regulatory Landscape" at the 2026 American Bar Association International Law Section Americas Conference on January 28, 2026.

The recent changes in U.S. tariff policies and evolving trade policies are reshaping the global supply chain, creating new challenges for businesses engaged in cross-border commerce. These measures, often imposed with little or no advance warning, can disrupt established commercial relationships, increase costs, and trigger disputes that cross multiple jurisdictions. As companies adapt to this volatile environment, international commercial arbitration is increasingly called upon to resolve complex disputes arising from tariff impacts, contract frustration, and shifting regulatory requirements.

This panel will bring together leading practitioners and experts from across the globe to examine the impact of U.S. tariffs on cross-border supply chains and the resulting implications for international arbitration.

Moderator:

• Giuseppe de Palo, Esq., International Arbitrator & Mediator, JAMS, New York

Speakers:

• Sudhanshu Roy, Partner, Foley Hoag, Washington, DC
• Eugenia Seoane de la Cuesta, Associate, Cuatrecasas, New York
• Carsten Wendler, Partner, Freshfields, Frankfurt

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