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Incoming this weekend: China, Mexico, and Canada Tariffs

On January 31, 2025, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that President Trump will be moving forward with tariffs on Mexico, China, and Canada starting on Saturday, February 1, 2025. The Press Secretary also confirmed that the tariffs would be 25% on goods from Mexico and Canada, and 10% on goods from China. There is no word so far […]

U.S.-Colombia Tariffs and Sanctions: status update 

A standoff between the United States and Colombia ended Sunday night with an agreement between the two countries. Even so, until further notice Columbian cargo may be subject to heightened scrutiny by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. On Sunday, Colombia blocked multiple incoming flights carrying Colombian nationals that had been deported from the United States. The United States responded by […]

32 Chinese Entities Among 250 Sanctioned By State and Treasury Departments

On January 15, 2025, the U.S. Department of State (“State”) and the U.S. Department of Treasury (“Treasury”) have jointly imposed sanctions on over 250 entities and individuals.  The sanctions partially focus on Chinese entities which are engaged in activities to evade U.S. sanctions on Russia’s military industrial base. 32 Chinese persons/entities have been sanctioned: The sanctions require that all property […]

27 Companies Added To BIS Entity List

On January 16, 2025, the United States Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) published the names of 25 Chinese entities and 2 Singapore entities that are added to the Entity List (the “List”) under 15 CFR § 730-774. See 90 FR 4621 and 90 FR 4617. Entities on the List are those who BIS determines are engaged […]

39 Chinese Companies Added To DHS Entity List

On January 15, 2025, the United States Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) added 39 companies to the Entity List (the “List”) under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (“UFLPA”). Entities on the list are those entities working with the government of the Xinjiang Region to recruit, transport, transfer, harbor or receive forced labor or Uyghurs and members of other persecuted […]