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Bonded Warehouses and FTZs as Tariff Mitigation Tools

The threat of a looming trade war has left United States importers scrambling for tools to help ameliorate the impact of customs duties. In many ways we are entering a higher-cost operating environment. ...more

INCOTERMS - More Relevant to Procurement and Sales Than Ever Before

The INCOTERMS published by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) have long served the international community by offering a “shorthand” for communicating key shipping terms. The ICC most recently issued the 2020 version...more

Pragmatic Regulatory Compliance for Global Risk

Geopolitical risks to supply chains are top of mind across C-suites, but few say what it means. The term “geopolitical risk” has largely become a code word for import, export, and economic sanctions compliance. ...more

Insurance Industry Adjusts to Trade Wars

The White House has kicked off what appears to be a global trade war. The near-term net effect is the growing reality that we are entering a higher-cost operating environment for most industries. Volatility is always a...more

Regulatory Policy Showdown - Domestic vs. International Differences for the Trump 47 Administration

The White House’s approach to regulatory policy emerged swiftly after Inauguration Day. In many parts of the industry the new Administration started with a “buzz” of excitement. ...more

U.S. Tariff Impact on the Transportation & Logistics Sector

Supply chain services have never been more important than they are today, even when compared to prior supply chain crises. The transportation and logistics sector, particularly trucking, stands at the epicenter of those...more

232 Duty Increase Updates | Steel and Aluminum Tariffs - Impact and Timeline of President Trump’s Proclamation

The White House issued a Fact Sheet and Proclamation addressing Section 232 tariff actions on February 10, 2025. These steps strengthen President Trump’s 2018 tariff actions on steel and aluminum imported into the United...more

Trump Tariffs Permanent Injunction - What it Means and What to Expect

On May 28th, 2025, the Court of International Trade issued a judgment striking down several of the worldwide tariffs imposed by President Trump in the first and second quarters of 2025. ...more

New China Shipbuilding Tariff - Comments Due Next Week

Newly proposed tariffs and restrictions on China’s maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding practices were issued on April 17, 2025. The United States Trade Representative’s (“USTR”) Section 301 investigation found China holds...more

Trade Deal Q&A - China and UK Developments and Impacts

Potential clarity on reciprocal tariff expectations may be emerging after framework trade deals announced with China and the United Kingdom. On May 12, 2025, the White House issued a Fact Sheet and Executive Order (“EO”)...more

Tariff “Stacking” Update - White House Announces Duty Priority and Possible Refunds

The White House issued a new Executive Order (the “EO”) on April 29, 2025, regarding the potential for a “stacking” effect of its 25% Section 232 automobile and parts tariffs, the 25% tariff applicable to non-USMCA imports...more

Managing Supply Chains for Global Volatility

New tariffs and geopolitical challenges are forcing companies to confront 2025 head-on. For many, this is a fast-changing operating environment with higher costs. Being able to sort through all the noise to find the facts...more

Postal and De Minimis Tariff Changes Coming - New Trump' 47 Rules

Postal and de minims imports are ground zero for e-commerce, drug interdiction, customs duty evasion, and the geopolitical tensions between the United States and China. This type of international traffic lies squarely at the...more

Reciprocal Tariff Q&A - What the “Pause” Means for Supply Chains

Today the White House released written details for its modification of the “Reciprocal Tariff” program originally announced on April 2, 2025. This most recent Executive Order (the “E.O.”) issued on April 10, 2025, provides...more

Trump ’47 Tariffs: Supply Chain Impact Assessment for Universal and Reciprocal Tariff Plan - Update

This article was originally published on April 3, 2025. On April 8, 2025 the White House published a new Executive Order announcing an increase of the reciprocal duties applicable to China as of April 9, 2025, and an increase...more

Trump ’47 Tariffs: Supply Chain Impact Assessment for Universal and Reciprocal Tariff Plan

President Trump has declared a national emergency due to the economic and national security risks posed by trade deficits. In response to this emergency, the President invoked the International Emergency Economic Powers Act...more

China Maritime Section 301 Investigation - Public Comments Due Next Week

Domestic U.S. shipping interests are closely monitoring a United States Trade Representative (“USTR”) proposal for import and export trades involving Chinese vessels. The proposal’s extraordinary service fees and restrictions...more

Tariff Mitigation Toolbox - Using Bonded Warehouse and FTZs

The threat of a looming trade war has left United States importers scrambling for tools to help ameliorate the impact of customs duties. In many ways we are entering a higher cost operating environment. ...more

New Section 232 Investigations of Copper and Timber - Background, Timeline, and Next Steps

The White House issued two recent Executive Orders and Fact Sheets directing the U.S. Department of Commerce (“Commerce”) to initiate investigations under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (each a “Section 232...more

Reciprocal Tariff Comment Period - One Week Remains to Submit

One week remains for clients to submit comments in response to review of potential reciprocal tariffs being conducted by the U.S. Trade Representative (“USTR”). Comments are due by March 11, 2025. The USTR solicited comments...more

Steel and Aluminum Tariffs - Impact and Timeline of President Trump’s Proclamation

The White House issued a Fact Sheet and Presidential Proclamation addressing Section 232 tariff actions on February 10, 2025. These steps strengthen President Trump’s 2018 tariff actions on steel and aluminum imported into...more

New China Tariffs January 1 - Biden Administration’s Section 301 Modifications Effective at Start of 2025

Higher tariffs are coming for some domestic importers even before President-Elect Trump’s inauguration on January 20, 2025.  Our team has been reporting throughout the year on the Biden Administration’s recent use of the...more

Trump Tariffs - 2025 Expectations, Facts, and Options

President-Elect Trump campaigned on the promise to increase tariffs on imports to the United States. Shortly after the election he announced significant tariffs on goods from the three largest trading partners: China, Mexico,...more

Forced Labor - Compliance and Best Practices Across Emerging Global Requirements

Combatting forced labor is growing from aspiration of company boards to a mission-critical focus impacting day-to-day operations. Companies with global footprints are not alone in witnessing acute compliance and reputational...more

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