by Jon Sabel | May 16, 2019 | Duty Drawback, Tariffs
At the close of April, it looked like the US and China were well on their way to establishing a trade deal that would be mutually beneficial and remove many of the punitive tariffs that had been put in place. But negotiations fell through, with each side pointing...
by Jon Sabel | May 8, 2019 | Tariffs
Last week, news around the industry was that progress continued to be made on a trade deal between the USA and China, and that the end of some tariffs may be drawing nigh. However, in a series of Tweets over the weekend, President Trump threatened expanded tariffs on...
by Jon Sabel | May 8, 2019 | Tariffs
Last year, President Trump implemented “section 232” tariffs on steel and aluminum from all over the world. Even close allies like Canada were included. The law itself is meant to use tariffs as a way to maintain industries necessary for national security- in this...
by Jon Sabel | Apr 29, 2019 | Import/Export News
On October 1, 2018, the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) was formally announced as the successor to NAFTA. It was signed in a ceremony on November 30 by US President Donald Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and outgoing Mexican President...
by Jon Sabel | Apr 29, 2019 | Import/Export News
Over the last few months, the United States has been busy working on new trade agreements worldwide. This past month has seen a renewed focus on the USA’s trade relationship with Japan, a close ally and America’s 4th-largest trade partner. As one of his first acts...
