The recent imposition of emergency tariffs on products from China and Hong Kong has raised significant concerns for biotech companies, particularly those considering or currently engaged in manufacturing contracts with Chinese entities. This post aims to provide an overview of the recent emergency tariffs targeting China and their potential implications for the biotech industry.

Adam Smith
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Adam M. Smith is a partner in the Washington, D.C. office of Gibson Dunn and serves as co-chair of the firm's International Trade Advisory and Enforcement, as well as the Sanctions and Export Enforcement Practice Groups. He is an experienced international lawyer with a focus on international trade compliance and white collar investigations, including federal and state economic sanctions enforcement, CFIUS, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, embargoes, and export and import controls.