Recap of WLG's Trade Group Virtual Meeting |
February 7, 2026
Global trade continues to undergo structural change, shaped by
tariffs, sanctions, industrial policy, and shifting geopolitical
priorities. During WLG's Trade Group virtual meeting on
February 7, 2026, David Morfesi of MinterEllison in Australia
moderated a discussion featuring regional updates from Mollie
Sitkowski of Faegre Drinker in the United States and Michael
Brüggemann of Taylor Wessing in Germany, with additional
perspectives from members in Europe.
At the time of the meeting, several U.S. tariffs were under
review by the U.S. Supreme Court, and uncertainty surrounding their
legal basis was already influencing business strategy. Shortly
after the meeting, the Court ruled that the statute relied upon to
impose certain tariffs did not authorize their use, reinforcing a
central theme of the discussion: global trade rules continue to
evolve, and businesses should expect ongoing adjustment rather
