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December 9, 2025

Federal Appeals Court Rules IEEPA Tariffs Unlawful, But Is A Refund Doubtful? Protective Legal Action Could Preserve Your Rights

Major developments in international trade law may be creating a narrowing window of opportunity for U.S. importers seeking to preserve their potential rights to IEEPA tariff refunds. Many companies, including Costco Wholesale Corporation, have recently brought suit in the U.S. Court of International Trade, claiming that it may soon be too late to sue the Federal Government for a refund […]

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December 1, 2025

U.S. Extends Section 301 Tariff Exclusions for Key Chinese Imports Following Trade Truce

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has announced a significant one-year extension of tariff exclusions for a broad range of Chinese industrial and medical imports, marking one of the first major implementation steps following the recent U.S.–China trade agreement. The USTR confirmed that exclusions previously set to expire on November 29, 2025, will now remain in effect for […]

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November 3, 2025

U.S.–China Trade Rebalancing: Key Takeaways from the New Agreement

This week, U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping announced a sweeping economic agreement following high-level talks in Seoul. The deal marks a new phase in the evolving U.S.–China trade relationship. It represents both a temporary easing of certain tariffs and export restrictions, and a recalibration of long-term strategic goals between the world’s two largest economies. A Balancing […]

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October 30, 2025

U.S.–China Announce Tariff Suspensions and New Trade Understandings

China’s Ministry of Commerce announced that the latest round of U.S.–China economic and trade talks, held in Kuala Lumpur, resulted in several notable tariff and export-control suspensions that could temporarily ease tensions for importers and exporters on both sides. Key Outcomes The United States will cancel the 10% “fentanyl tariffs” and suspend for one year the 24% reciprocal tariffs imposed […]

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October 30, 2025

New Section 232 Tariffs on Medium- and Heavy-Duty Trucks and Parts Take Effect November 1, 2025

On October 17, 2025, the President issued Proclamation 10984, “Adjusting Imports of Medium- and Heavy-Duty Trucks, Medium- and Heavy-Duty Truck Parts, and Buses into the United States,” under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. The action imposes additional ad valorem tariffs of 10–25% on imports of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDVs), their parts (MHDVPs), and buses. The […]

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October 14, 2025

When Importers Cheat Customs: Los Angeles Apparel Company Sentenced for $8 Million Duty Evasion — and Why Whistleblowers Matter

Federal prosecutors recently announced the sentencing of a Los Angeles-based apparel importer and its executives for a sweeping customs fraud and money laundering scheme — a case that highlights how import duty evasion can trigger not only criminal prosecution, but also potential liability under the False Claims Act (FCA). The FCA allows private whistleblowers to file suit on behalf of […]

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October 13, 2025

Updated Guidance On Section 232 Duties on Timber, Lumber, and Related Products

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued guidance on the implementation of Proclamation 10976, “Adjusting Imports of Timber, Lumber, and Their Derivative Products into the United States,” published in the Federal Register at 90 FR 48127. The proclamation, issued on September 29, 2025, imposes new Section 232 duties on softwood lumber, upholstered wooden furniture, completed kitchen cabinets and vanities, […]

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October 13, 2025

New Section 301 Fees on Chinese and Foreign-Built Vessels Take Effect October 14

The U.S. government has announced new vessel fees under the ongoing Section 301 action into China’s targeting of the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors for dominance. Effective October 14, 2025, these fees apply to vessels that are owned, operated, or built in China, as well as to all foreign-built vehicle carriers. These measures, outlined in the Federal Register Notice of […]

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October 13, 2025

Renewed U.S.–China Trade Tensions: What To Expect from the Latest Tariff Escalations

The U.S.–China trade relationship may be entering a sharper phase of confrontation. In response to China’s recent tightening of export controls on rare earth materials and related technologies, the U.S. has jumped to threaten 100% tariffs on Chinese imports. Meanwhile, China insists its export restrictions are legitimate measures tied to national security, not retaliation — setting the stage for what […]

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October 1, 2025

New Section 232 Tariffs on Furniture and Wood Products: What Importers Need to Know

On September 29, 2025, President Trump issued a Section 232 proclamation imposing new tariffs on imported timber, lumber, and derivative wood products, including furniture. The move follows a Commerce Department investigation that concluded rising imports of wood products pose a threat to U.S. national security by weakening domestic production capacity and increasing reliance on foreign suppliers. What the Proclamation Does […]

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