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U.S. Tariffs Hit $7.5bn of EU Goods Over Illegal Airbus Subsidies

October 4, 2019 2019, News, Tariffs No Comments

The Trump Administration has announced that it will impose additional tariffs of 25% on more than 150 goods from European Union (EU) countries, effective October 18. Additional 10% tariffs will also be imposed on new aircraft from the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Spain. The announcement came after the World Trade Organization (WTO) ruled that […]

Trump Issues “Buy American” Executive Order

July 23, 2019 2019, News No Comments

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 deliver on his promise to ‘Buy American, Hire American’. The new order could set the stage for higher domestic content requirements for all federal government procurements, including federal projects […]

Crisis at the Southern Border: “The System’s in a Meltdown”

April 5, 2019 2019, News No Comments

CBP is facing an unprecedented humanitarian and border security crisis all along our Southwest border. According to CBP, border control resources are currently beyond capacity. In March, the number of illegal or between crossings reached 103,000, eclipsing the previous record of 89,000 set between March of 2008-2009. The demographics of individuals crossing our border has […]