Tariffs are increasingly becoming a critical issue for businesses large and small, driving up costs and creating new challenges across supply chains. Although addressing these challenges requires a strategic approach, one...more
On February 14, 2025, two federal registrar notices, including Annex I, were published, providing details on “derivative articles” that fall within the scope of the two presidential proclamations that impose an additional 25...more
2/19/2025
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Imports ,
International Trade ,
International Trade Commission (ITC) ,
Regulatory Authority ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs ,
Trade Policy ,
Trade Relations ,
Trade Restrictions ,
U.S. Commerce Department
Trade issues are once again in the headlines with the re-election of President Trump and his promise to immediately impose up to 60 percent additional tariffs on imports from China. For U.S. companies—and those whose supply...more
On September 22, 2024, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 3234 (A.B. 3234) into law, which requires employers who voluntarily conduct a “social compliance audit” of their business operations and practices to post a clear...more
10/31/2024
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California ,
Child Labor ,
Customs and Border Protection ,
Governor Newsom ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Posting Requirements ,
State Labor Laws ,
Supply Chain ,
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) ,
Wage and Hour
Companies that import products into the United States need to understand how to properly classify their products because misclassification can lead to severe financial penalties and increased business costs....more