by Mallory Alexander | Apr 21, 2025 | International Trade
The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has announced updated measures aimed at countering China’s dominance in global shipbuilding and maritime logistics. Taken under Section 301 of the Trade Act, these actions are intended to strengthen U.S. shipbuilding and reduce...
by Mallory Alexander | Apr 14, 2025 | International Trade, Tariffs
The U.S. administration announced a temporary 90-day exemption for certain tech products, including smartphones, laptops, memory chips and monitors from the latest 125% tariff on imports from China. However, Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick clarified that these...
by Mallory Alexander | Apr 2, 2025 | International Trade, Tariffs
This afternoon President Trump announced new reciprocal tariffs on imports from many countries. These tariffs will start at a minimum of 10% but many countries will be at a higher rate. For example, China’s rate was announced at 34% and the EU at 20%. You can...
by Mallory Alexander | Mar 27, 2025 | International Trade, Tariffs
During a press conference on March 26, 2025, President Trump announced a new 25% tariff on all imported automobiles and parts, effective April 3rd. The president then signed a proclamation invoking Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. The tariffs will apply...
by Mallory Alexander | Mar 24, 2025 | International Trade, Tariffs
Recent developments reported by the Wall Street Journal suggest that U.S. administration is considering narrowing the scope of the reciprocal tariffs planned for April 2. The U.S. administration still plans to announce reciprocal tariffs, with some flexibility and...
by Mallory Alexander | Mar 20, 2025 | Tariffs
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued an update regarding the additional duties on energy and energy resources imported from Canada. Additional guidance is provided around the energy products subject to a 10% additional duty that do not qualify under...
