The U.S. legal services market, valued at nearly $300 billion in 2024, is facing increased demand due to a series of executive orders issued by the Trump administration. These orders have led to significant changes in trade policies, resulting in trade lawyers working extensively to assist clients in navigating the complexities of tariff adjustments. Reports indicate that the rapid pace of these changes has left many struggling to keep up, with specialized legal services becoming increasingly costly. Industry experts, including those from Foreign Policy and Business, highlight the challenges faced by trade lawyers as they strive to interpret the evolving regulations for their clients.
Everyone is struggling to keep up with Trump's rapid-fire changes to tariffs. Trade lawyers have stepped in to explain the fine print, but prices are steep for the most specialized. Story with @decloet for @business https://t.co/MNAmhXKxnO
Donald Trump’s steady stream of executive orders and reversals has trade lawyers working around the clock to help clients keep up with all the tariff upheaval https://t.co/PBIvWumuA7 via @business
Donald Trump’s steady stream of executive orders and reversals has trade lawyers working around the clock to help clients keep up with all the tariff upheaval, @mayaaverbuch @decloet @swillmer report https://t.co/EYJ2EUJJDD