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 [...]
Read MoreChina’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” [...]
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is on the brink of implementing one of its most significant regulatory changes in recent years. Effective October 1, 2025, the FMCSA eliminates the use of Motor Carrier (MC) numbers, transitioning entirely to USDOT numbers as the sole identifier for all registrants. This modernization effort is designed to streamline processes, enhance security, and […]
Last week, President Trump announced plans to retaliate against incoming tariffs imposed by the European Union by levying a tariff on EU origin wine and spirits. Based on the available information, the retaliatory tariff could be as high as 200%. The EU tariffs are themselves a response to the 25% tariff imposed by the United States on steel and aluminum […]
On March 1, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order (“EO”) titled “Addressing The Threat To National Security From Imports Of Timber, Lumber.” The EO instructs the Secretary of Commerce to begin an investigation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act on imports of timber, lumber, and their derivative products (which includes paper products, furniture, and cabinetry). By November […]
On Thursday March 6, 2025, President Trump announced a pause on newly instituted tariffs on Mexico which went into effect earlier this week. The President said, via Truth Social: After speaking with President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico, I have agreed that Mexico will not be required to pay Tariffs on anything that falls under the USMCA Agreement. This Agreement is […]
Today, Thursday, March 6, 2025, President Trump announced a pause on newly instituted tariffs on Mexico which went into effect earlier this week. The President said, via Truth Social: After speaking with President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico, I have agreed that Mexico will not be required to pay Tariffs on anything that falls under the USMCA Agreement. This Agreement is […]
At 12:01 AM this morning, Tuesday, March 4, 2025, tariffs on Mexico and Canada came into effect in full force. Additionally, the tariffs on China were amended on Monday, March 3. Here’s what you need to know about the changes: Mexico Goods entered or withdrawn for consumption after 12:01 AM on March 4, 2025 will be classified under HTSUS 9903.01.01 […]
On February 21, 2025, President Trump signed a new executive order (“EO”) that could lead to more tariffs. The EO could revive previous actions taken under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, which could see tariffs up to 25% placed on a host of new countries. Background On Friday, February 21, 2025, the President signed an EO titled […]
A brief update on the appeal of the Section 301 case currently before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC): On January 8, 2025, the CAFC held oral arguments in HMTX Industries LLC v. United States. Counsel for the Plaintiff argued that the USTR’s actions, which expanded tariffs from $50 billion to over $300 billion, exceeded the permissible scope […]
The President of the United States wields considerable influence through executive orders and the authority to impose tariffs, tools that allow for rapid policy shifts without immediate congressional approval. In the one month since its inception on January 20st, 2025, the current administration has issued 73 executive orders. Many have been challenged in the courts and some have been stayed […]
A new round of executive orders (“EO”) are expected from the White House soon, which could see new tariffs across the board. This comes after last week saw the levying of tariffs against China, Mexico, and Canada, with the Canada and Mexico tariffs being postponed for another month. This weekend, President Trump gave insight into the anticipated EOs, proposing a […]