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The U.S. Court of International Trade handed down a ruling on May 28, 2025 that invalidated the so-called “Liberation Day” tariffs imposed by President Trump. That decision was put on pause May 29, 2025 while the appeals court considers the…
On May 12, 2025, the United States and China announced a significant de-escalation in trade tensions. The two countries agreed to a 90-day period of tariff reductions that begins on May 14, 2025 and will last through August 11, 2025.…
In May 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released a new fact sheet outlining sweeping tariff increases under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and Section 232 (national security-based tariffs). For small and mid-sized businesses that rely on…
On March 11, 2025, CBP released after-hours updated guidance announcing start dates of steel and aluminum derivative products outside of Chapters 73 and 76. CBP announced that the 25% Section 232 tariffs on new steel and aluminum derivative products outside Chapters 73 and 76…
The Biden-Harris Administration is tackling a growing problem: the abuse of the de minimis exemption, a loophole that allows low-value goods (under $800) to enter the U.S. without duties or taxes. What was once a minor trade detail has become…
While members of Congress actively negotiate government spending levels for fiscal year 2024, the United States is heading for its fourth partial government shutdown in the last decade. Trade agencies’ operations will be at risk if a government shutdown occurs.…
U.S. Rail Strike has been Deterred as Freight Railroads and Unions Reach Tentative Agreements. Earlier today, the 46th President of the U.S, Joe Biden has released a statement on the tentative Railway Labor Agreement. It reads as follows: “The tentative…
On September 02, 2022 the United States Trade Representative declared a continuation of China 301 Tariffs in a press release. It reads as follows: “WASHINGTON – Today, the Office of the United States Trade Representative confirmed that representatives of domestic industries…
On August 8th, U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced September 2022 webinar schedule hosted by National Commodity Specialist Division (NCSM) in CSMS #52901250. You may find the registration links below: Thursday, September 1, 2022 | 1:30 p.m. EDT – Classification…
The latest in user fee changes have been announced by the U.S Customs and Boarder Protection in CSMS #52834229. The message reads as follows: “Pursuant to the General Notice (87 FR 46973) published August 1, 2022, adjustments to certain customs…