Yesterday, the Supreme Court of the United States heard oral argument in the consolidated case challenging the use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (“IEEPA”) to justify sweeping import tariffs. At issue is whether IEEPA authorizes the President, upon declaring a national emergency, to impose tariffs and, if so, whether that delegation is constitutionally
Valerie Ellis
Valerie Ellis is an accomplished attorney with extensive experience in international trade law, spanning both the public and private sectors.
Valerie focuses on trade remedy proceedings, with a strong track record of guiding companies through the examination process in antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) investigations. She also represents companies in customs and tariffs matters and in national security investigations, including guiding deals through the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). She has represented clients across diverse industries, including agriculture and manufacturing, with a particular focus on U.S.-Canada-Mexico trade issues, including complex tariff matters. Known for her creative problem-solving, tireless advocacy, and technical proficiency, Valerie is a trusted advisor who brings both skill and a collaborative approach to every matter she handles.
Valerie has worked in the private sector and held positions at various times at the Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration throughout her career.
When not representing clients in trade matters, Valerie performs service work for women experiencing the cycle of abuse, those suffering from addiction, and the homeless.
BIS Opens Inclusions Window for Section 232 Steel and Aluminum Tariffs
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced via Federal Register Notice the opening of the window to submit requests to include additional derivative products under the Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs. The window opened on September 15, 2025 and is set to close on September 29, 2025, at 11:59 PM (EST). Requests are…
White House Updates Section 232 Tariffs on Steel, Aluminum
On February 10, 2025, the White House released an executive order (“EO” or “Order”) titled “Adjusting Imports of Steel into the United States” that reinstates a 25% tariff on imports of steel and steel derivative products into the United States. The administration has also previewed a parallel executive order on aluminum and aluminum derivative product…