When the Trump Administration announced Section 301 tariffs on Chinese imports, the potential impact on North America’s consumer electronics retailers, was negative and considerable. Among products on the list were flat-panel televisions, a big seller in the retail electronics industry. Our firm guided a major retailer through administrative hearings and proceedings, along with educating administration officials about the harm duties would have on the retail sector and consumers.
After administration officials were educated about the harm these duties would have on the retail sector and consumers, flat-screen televisions were removed from the list.