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Ruslan Klafehn

A former attorney in the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Office of the Chief Counsel for Trade Enforcement and Compliance, Ruslan advises clients on U.S. trade law to help maximize commercial opportunity while minimizing regulatory risk and penalties.

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On May 20, 2026, the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) denied the Government’s request to pause the CIT’s May 7 ruling during the appeals process. For now, Section 122 duties remain unlawful, and U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) cannot collect Section 122 duties from plaintiffs Burlap & Barrel, Basic Fun, and the State of Washington.