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IEEPA Tariffs at the Supreme Court: What Importers Need to Know About Duty Recovery
On September 9, 2025, the Supreme Court agreed to expedited review of two consolidated appeals challenging the legality of the Trump administration’s tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). These…
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Supreme Court to Hear IEEPA Tariff Case on Expedited Basis
Late yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court officially agreed to hear the IEEPA tariff case on an expedited basis. Oral arguments are scheduled for the first week of November, and therefore, a final ruling could come as early as late…
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Reciprocal Tariffs Lose At Appeals Court, Battle Moves To Supreme Court
On Friday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a major ruling on the scope of presidential tariff authority. In a 7–4 decision, the court found that former President Trump exceeded his powers under the International…
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Global Guidance for International Mail: New Duty Collection Rules Take Effect August 29, 2025
Effective August 29, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will implement sweeping changes to the way duties are assessed and collected on international mail shipments. Under Executive Order 14324, Suspending Duty-Free De…
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HTSUS Reporting Sequence: Why the August 7 Reciprocal Tariff Changes Matter to Your Bottom Line
On August 7, 2025, a fresh round of reciprocal tariff updates took effect under Executive Order 14257, as amended, and they bring with them more than just new duty rates. For importers, brokers, and compliance teams, the real story is…
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Peace Agreements and New Trade Corridor Could Reshape the South Caucasus and Central Asia’s Economic Future
On August 8, 2025 the White House announced a U.S.-brokered peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan that carries serious implications for international trade. Alongside the peace declaration, the parties signed bilateral economic…
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New 35–40% Tariffs on Canadian Goods Take Effect August 1
Starting August 1, 2025, U.S. importers will face steep new tariffs on a broad range of products from Canada. Under updated guidance from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), all imports from Canada—unless specifically…
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New Section 232 Duties on Copper And Copper Derivatives
On July 30, 2025, the White House issued a new Presidential Proclamation imposing 50% ad valorem duties on imports of certain copper products under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. These tariffs—effective August 1—apply…
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U.S. Court of International Trade Denies Relief For Chinese De Minimis Goods
On July 28, 2025, the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) denied a motion for a preliminary injunction which sought to block the end of the de minimis exception for imports from China. The decision adds another layer of complexity…
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U.S. And E.U. Make A Deal: 15%Tarriffs On Most Goods
On July 27, 2025, the United States and European Union reached a trade agreement that imposes a 15% tariff on most EU goods entering the U.S. The agreement, finalized during a meeting at President Trump’s Turnberry golf resort in…
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Commerce Launches Circumvention Inquiries on Aluminum Containers Completed in Thailand and Vietnam
The U.S. Department of Commerce has officially initiated country-wide circumvention inquiries to determine whether disposable aluminum containers, pans, trays, and lids completed in Thailand and Vietnam using Chinese-origin aluminum…
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U.S. Announces 30% Tariffs on Mexico and EU Imports Starting August 2025; Negotiations Ongoing
In a new escalation of U.S. trade policy, President Trump announced that beginning in August 2025, the United States will impose a 30% tariff on products imported from both Mexico and the European Union. The announcement came through…
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OFAC Sanctions 18 Hong Kong Companies for Alleged Involvement in Iranian Oil Trade
On July 9, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced a new round of sanctions targeting 22 companies based in Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates, and Turkey. Among them, 18 companies…
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White House Extends Pause on Country-Specific Tariffs Until August 1—China Extended Until August 12
On July 7, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order titled “Extending the Modification of the Reciprocal Tariff Rates”, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has now released guidance on its implementation. This action…
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Potential Tariff on BRICS Countries, Allies
Overnight on July 6, 2025, President Trump issued a statement threatening additional tariffs on imports from countries that align themselves with the BRICS bloc. This statement comes just as BRICS countries have begun their annual…
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Vietnam Trade Deal Announced
On July 2, 2025, President Trump announced that the United States has entered into a new trade agreement with the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. This agreement introduces significant reductions in the country-specific rate for…
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TARIFF PAUSE TO END: Reciprocal Tariffs Set To Return July 9
All eyes are on the United States and its trading partners as the deadline to make a deal approaches. The Reciprocal Tariffs, reduced to just 10% for most countries for 90 days, are set to return to full force unless trading partners…
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U.S. Department of Commerce Puts Tariffs on Household Appliances
On June 16, 2025 the Unite States Department of Commerce published a notice in the Federal Register applying Section 232 tariffs on steel to 8 common household appliances. A duty rate of up to 50% will now apply to the steel content of…
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BREAKING: Fentanyl, Reciprocal Tariffs Struck Down, Other Tariff On The Way?
On May 28, 2025 a three-judge panel at the U.S. Court of International Trade (“CIT”) issued a finaljudgement vacating and permanently enjoining the Fentanyl Tariffs, as well as the Reciprocal Tariffs. Thisorder has tremendous…
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EU Goods Threatened With 50% Tariff
At a time where many countries are mitigating the Reciprocal Tariff by negotiating with the United States, the EU may have its tariff rate raised by 50%. While there has been no official order from the White House, President Trump…
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White House Clarifies China Tariff Changes
This weekend, delegates from the United States and China met in Geneva to discuss trade relations between the two countries. After reaching an agreement, the countries published a joint statement that foreshadowed future reductions of…
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TARIFFS REDUCED: U.S. and China strike a trade deal in Geneva.
Under a shady tree on Lake Geneva, delegates from the United States and China reached a trade deal that will see the relaxing of reciprocal tariffs on both sides. The deal was concluded this weekend during planned negotiations between…
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RARE EARTH METAL TARIFF?: White House Orders Section 232 Investigation Into Critical Minerals
Earlier last week the Trump Administration set into motion a process that could see more tariffs placed on a host of goods. On April 15, 2025, by executive order (the “Executive Order”), President Trump ordered an investigation pursuant…
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Chinese Shipping Hit With Section 301 Sanctions
On April 17, 2025 the United States Trade Representative (“USTR”) announced sanctions against the Chinese shipping and maritime industry, including logistics and shipbuilding. These actions come at the end of a year-long investigation…