Antitrust Risks and Tariff Price Adjustments: Navigating Regulatory Scrutiny
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In a complex global trade environment, businesses face more scrutiny from antitrust regulators when changing prices due to tariffs and supply chain issues. Recent enforcement actions show that even valid tariff-related pricing strategies can lead to investigations if not managed carefully.
Hassan Faghani will join Craig Malam, PhD (Edgeworth Economics), David Higbee (Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP), and Mark Butscha (Thompson Hine LLP) for this CLE antitrust webinar. The panelists will explore how tariff-driven pricing impacts competition law and regulatory compliance. They will provide practical advice on how companies can reduce antitrust risks, stay transparent, and comply when adjusting prices or renegotiating supply terms amid changing tariff conditions.
The webinar will cover:
- understanding antitrust implications of tariff-related price adjustments
- recent enforcement trends and notable cases
- strategies for lawful communication and coordination with suppliers and distributors
- compliance best practices for pricing and market responses to tariff changes
- managing internal reviews and documentation to withstand regulatory scrutiny
- practical guidance on navigating Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission enforcement priorities
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