Cargo Insurance:  To Insure or Not to Insure?

Cargo Insurance: To Insure or Not to Insure?

If your business imports or exports its products, you invest in your future every time you ship cargo.  Surprisingly, many shippers try to save a ... Read More
USTR Delays Some China Tariffs, Removes Other Products from List 4

USTR Delays Some China Tariffs, Removes Other Products from List 4

The United States Trade Representative (USTR) issued a notice today that the additional 10% tariffs on some Chinese products on List 4 would be delayed ... Read More
U.S.-China Trade Tensions Rise

U.S.-China Trade Tensions Rise

Mixed WTO ruling opens the way for Chinese sanctions against U.S. tariffs while the U.S. threatens sanctions over China’s continued imports of Iranian Oil.   ... Read More
Panama Canal Suspends Latest Round of Draft Restrictions

Panama Canal Suspends Latest Round of Draft Restrictions

The Panama Canal Authority has announced the suspension of its latest draft reduction.  The current maximum authorized is 44.0 feet Tropical Fresh Water (TFW) for ... Read More
House Bill Aims to Upgrade an International Supply Chain Security Program

House Bill Aims to Upgrade an International Supply Chain Security Program

Rep. Clay Higgins introduced legislation to reauthorize and enhance the functionality of the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism Program   Rep. Clay Higgins, R-La., the ... Read More
USTR Announces First Exclusions for China List 3 Goods

USTR Announces First Exclusions for China List 3 Goods

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has announced the first list of products on China List 3 that will be excluded from the additional ... Read More
Trump to Move Forward with 10% Tariffs on China List 4

Trump to Move Forward with 10% Tariffs on China List 4

The Trump Administration announced tariffs on $300 billion worth of Chinese goods will go into effect on September 1. President Trump announced on August 1 ... Read More
USTR Announces First Section 301 Tariff Exclusions for China List 2 Goods

USTR Announces First Section 301 Tariff Exclusions for China List 2 Goods

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has announced the first list of products on China List 2 that will be excluded from the additional ... Read More
Trump Issues “Buy American” Executive Order

Trump Issues “Buy American” Executive Order

The executive order sets the stage for higher domestic content requirements for federal procurements. President Trump issued an executive order last week that continues to ... Read More