WorldSmart: More of Ecuador in the World — Considerations for Modern Fair Trade Agreements
On April 22, 2024, Mexico’s president increased import duties in the range of 5% to 50% on 544 Harmonized System (HS) codes, affecting a significant number of product categories such as steel, aluminum, textiles, plastics,...more
Application of US trade laws rely on the proper classification of the imported product. It triggers tariff preference benefits when properly applied, and enforcement scrutiny when not....more
Despite fundamentally different approaches and worldviews, the candidates make remarkably similar diagnoses of what historical issues must be addressed. Despite the combative rhetoric over President Trump’s use of tariffs...more
Exporters and US importers of goods claiming Vietnamese origin face increasing risk. President Trump recently indicated his administration will pay close attention to goods exported from Vietnam, including those suspected of...more
This is a special newsletter with our selection of key EU customs developments in 2019. It is not intended to provide an exhaustive summary. ...more
EU Customs Policy - Amendments to the UCC and related legislation - Key developments relating to proposed and adopted amendments to the Union Customs Code (UCC) in 2018include the following: In March 2018, the...more
The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) entered into force on December 30, 2018. The Agreement will significantly impact trade among its ratifying Parties—currently including...more