Trump Tariffs – Considerations for Government Contractors

On February 1, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order No. 14193, titled “Imposing Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Northern Border” (the “EO”). Although the expected tariffs under the EO for Canada and Mexico have been temporarily halted, contractors should use this time to review their contracts, evaluate potential impacts, and seek appropriate remedies to address any increased costs of performance.

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About Steven Masiello

Steven M. Masiello is the chair of the US Government Contracts practice and a leader of the firm's Global Government Contracts and Procurement group. Masiello serves as lead counsel in complex government contract matters across numerous industry segments concerning state, federal, and foreign military funded transactions in the US courts, agency boards and under domestic and international alternative dispute resolution procedures.

About Gale Monahan

Gale Monahan is a partner in the Firm’s Government Contracts practice where he focuses on government contracts counseling, litigation and internal and government investigations. Gale's counseling practice focuses primarily on cost and pricing, the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), termination, business systems, domestic preference, and international government contracting issues.

About Sandra Sok

Sandra Sok is a member of Dentons’ Government Contracts practice group where she represents clients on government and commercial contract matters. Sandra’s practice focuses on government contracts counseling, litigation, and investigations, and regularly involves subjects related to federal procurement law and complex regulatory issues. Sandra enjoys developing business and litigation strategies that are prudent and create efficiencies for the client’s business.

About Morgan Murphy

Morgan Murphy is an associate in Dentons’ Government Contracts practice and focuses on all aspects of government contracts counseling and litigation.