by J.M. Rodgers Co. | 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 J.M. Rodgers Co. | 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...
by J.M. Rodgers Co. | Dec 12, 2018 | Import/Export News
For those interested in selling on Amazon, there are a few things to keep in mind to ensure that the process runs as smoothly as possible. Here are the facts in terms of what to expect from shipping to customs and, of course, the Amazon warehouse. Open Your FBA...
by J.M. Rodgers Co. | Dec 7, 2018 | Import/Export News, Letter From The CEO
Over the last year, three lists of products being imported from China have been hit with large tariffs of 10% to 25%. The reasoning for these was to balance out what the Trump administration believed to be unfair trade practices by China, with the goal of increasing...
by J.M. Rodgers Co. | Oct 18, 2018 | Import/Export News
Cyber attacks and breach of security can cost companies millions of dollars especially when those breaches affect import/export data and record keeping. In 2017, the NotPetya attack on Maersk’s computer network cost the company over $300 million. In 2018, COSCO had a...
by J.M. Rodgers Co. | Jul 11, 2018 | Import/Export News
Greetings! Earlier this year, the Trump Administration announced that vast categories of products originating in China would be subject to new tariff rates starting July 6th. Only a few days prior to their implementation, it was announced that these new duties would...
