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Tariff Changes on Steel and Aluminum Starting June 4, 2025
New U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs took effect June 4, 2025. Importers must act now to stay compliant, reduce costs, and protect their margins.
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Tariff Turbulence: What the Court’s May 2025 Ruling Means for U.S. Importers
The U.S. Court of International Trade ruled on May 28, 2025, invalidating the so-called “Liberation Day” tariffs imposed by President Trump. That decision was put on pause on May 29, 2025, while the appeals court considers the administration’s appeal. If you’re an…
U.S.–China Tariff Cuts Take Effect May 14, 2025 – How Businesses Can Stay Ahead
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.…
U.S. Tariff Update May 2, 2025: Costs, Exceptions, and Strategies for Businesses
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…
Express Trade Capital’s feature in California Apparel News, February 2023 edition.
Express Trade Capital’s feature in California Apparel News, February 2023 edition. Mark Bienstock weights in on 2023 climate for manufacturers, retailers and consumers. ”As a result of a difficult 2022 holiday-sales environment, apparel importers and manufacturers are facing dual issues going into 2023.…
Migrant Crisis Impacts International Shipping
Sadie Keljikian, Express Trade Capital The recent rise in unsafe transport of refugees from Syria and North Africa to Europe has begun to have a ripple effect in the international shipping industry. According to Philip Tinsley, maritime security manager at…