Hot Topics in International Trade - BLG Contract Attorney and JAG Officer Will Nesbit sits in with Bob Brewer VP Marketing/NBD BLG&BCG
Hot Topics in International Trade
[Podcast] USMCA in Review, with C.J. Mahoney, Former Deputy U.S. Trade Representative
Torres Talks Trade podcast Episode 8 on Worker-Centered Trade
Inclusive Trade at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR): A Conversation with Jamila Thompson
WorldSmart: The Impact of Export Control and Economic Sanctions on International Business
Nota Bene Episode 113: Common Markets and the Race for Power in Africa with Andreas Stargard
Trade Relations and Top Trade Priorities Around the Globe
Nota Bene Episode 70: Examining the USMCA: Is it Simply a Rebranded NAFTA? with Scott Maberry
On December 29th, a reform to the Mexican Import Duties Act was published in the Official Gazette of the Federation. Overview- As foreseen since the legislative initiative was introduced by the executive in September 9,...more
On January 1, 2026, Mexico will increase its general import tariff rate (known as the most favored nation (MFN) rate). The increase will be in the range of five to fifty percent, impacting 1,463 eight-digit tariff lines...more
Hot Topics in International Trade - BLG Contract Attorney and JAG Officer Will Nesbit sits in with Bob Brewer VP Marketing/NBD BLG&BCG...more
On Dec. 10, 2025, the Mexican Senate approved amendments to the Law on General Import and Export Duties (“Ley de los Impuestos Generales de Importación y Exportación”), introducing substantial tariff increases on 1,463 tariff...more
The way it used to be: • New tariffs and trade measures were announced in the Federal Register and went through a rulemaking process before becoming effective. This gave importers and customs brokers time to plan for the...more
This article builds on “Tariffs Meet COSO: A Two-Way Street to Risk & Opportunity Management,” which introduces the COSO Integrated Internal Control Framework and explains how to use it to meet tariff operations, reporting...more
Recent developments highlight a coordinated, aggressive approach by the U.S. Government to crack down on schemes that undermine U.S. trade laws. An Indonesian jewelry company, UBS Gold, its co-owner, and two employees were...more
With extended tax benefits for export industries, specialized incentives for northern and southern border regions, and fuel tax reductions, Mexico is positioning itself as a prime destination for companies seeking nearshoring...more
Key Points: •White House announces frameworks with Argentina, Guatemala, El Salvador and Ecuador to pursue reciprocal trade agreements that include worker rights requirements. •New frameworks mirror recent deals with...more
On October 26, while President Trump attended a summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the United States announced that it had concluded reciprocal trade deals with Cambodia and Malaysia, along with...more
For companies engaged in international trade, assuring compliance with import laws and regulations is a critical component of the supply chain management process. The consequences of noncompliance are potentially dire and can...more
On 7 October, the European Commission unveiled a new proposal to overhaul the European Union’s (EU) steel import policy, reportedly aimed at addressing global overcapacity and strengthening the resilience of the European...more
Following with our previous article: “Latin America: Panama Advances Toward Full Mercosur Membership and is Removed from EU’s High-Risk Jurisdiction List,” Mercosur has recently signed (on September 16, 2025) a free trade...more
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), on Sept. 16, 2025, announced the process for public consultation on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Comments received will assist USTR in developing its...more
The U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) is up for review on July 1, 2026. As that time approaches, exporters and businesses have the opportunity to shape USCMA's future by submitting their comments to the Office of the U.S....more
The UK government has announced the signing of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India, agreed in May this year. According to the government’s press release, for financial and professional services the deal provides locked-in...more
With over 30 years of experience helping importers maximize savings and increase compliance, how have recent shifts in U.S. trade policy impacted companies’ duty mitigation strategies? Over the course of my career, the...more
Here we are. August , 2025, and the media is now publishing what facts they have on the various trade deals as well as those that have yet to come to fruition, in addition to the new announcement of imposed global tariffs...more
After challenging negotiations and rising tariff tensions, the U.S. and Japan have reached a trade deal. This agreement precedes the August 1st tariff deadline, preventing a scheduled 25% tariff increase on Japanese...more
On July 31, 2025, President Trump issued two executive orders that further refine U.S. trade policy. The first executive order, “Further Modifying the Reciprocal Tariff Rates” (the RT Order), adjusts tariff rates for various...more
From a Mexican resident’s perspective, who is also involved in international trade, it appears that since the Trump administration took office, the global economic scenario has been altered by an escalating trade war,...more
BACKGROUND Since taking office on January 20, 2025, the Trump Administration has undertaken an aggressive trade policy that has impacted, and will continue to impact, all countries trading with the US. Many of the actions...more
Jerry McAdams, a Senior Adviser with StoneTurn, is a recognized expert in international trade compliance and a licensed customs broker. In this Q&A, Jerry discusses the current trade and tariff landscape, and previews how he...more
There are few high-standard investment agreements in force between the United States and major commercial centers. However, Singapore and the United States have a high-standard trade and investment agreement, the...more