Navigating Tariff Hikes and Contractual Risk in Commercial Agreements

Navigating Tariff Hikes and Contractual Risk in Commercial Agreements

Navigating Tariff Hikes and Contractual Risk in Commercial Agreements 1200 628 Lynn Kuzneski

Recent tariff hikes are on everyone’s radar. For GCs and their legal teams, assessing commercial contracts for possible tariff-related risk is a top concern.

In her latest Contracts Corner column with ACC Docket, Billie Munro Audia and co-author, Stephanie Penninger, Associate General Counsel, Supply Chain for Wayfair, offer a practical framework to help legal teams stay ahead of shifting tariff landscapes, including how to:

• Assess tariff exposure
• Review critical contract terms
• Advise business partners with confidence

Audia’s Contracts Corner column features advice and actionable tips designed to help in-house counsel navigate the increasingly complex world of commercial contracts.

Billie Munro Audia is a Partner with OGC. She is a former General Counsel in the technology sector. Billie advises clients in the technology, retail and medtech sectors on intellectual property and corporate matters.

This publication should not be construed as legal advice or a legal opinion on any specific facts or circumstances nor an offer to represent you. It is not intended to create, and receipt does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship. The contents are intended for general informational purposes only, and you are urged to consult your attorney concerning any particular situation and any specific legal questions you may have. Pursuant to applicable rules of professional conduct, portions of this publication may constitute Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

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