A Strategic Pause: The U.S.–China Trade and Economic Agreement
November 06, 2025.
Trade Publications
In late October 2025, on the sidelines of the APEC summit in Busan, South Korea, President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded a pivotal trade and economic accord designed to de-escalate the burgeoning commercial confrontation between the world’s two largest trading powers. While marketed by the U...
Read MoreU.S.–Malaysia Deal Lands as ASEAN Push Accelerates
October 28, 2025.
Trade Publications
Washington and Kuala Lumpur have negotiated a new reciprocal trade agreement that locks the U.S. tariff on Malaysian goods at 19%, while carving out a wide set of product-specific exclusions. Malaysian officials say over 1,700 tariff lines, spanning palm oil, rubber, cocoa, aircraft parts and some pharmaceuticals, are exempted under annexes...
Read MoreNew Section 232 Tariffs on Trucks, Buses, and Parts Reshape the U.S. Automotive Landscape
October 21, 2025.
Trade Publications
On October 17, President Trump signed a proclamation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, establishing new tariffs on imported trucks, buses, and their components – a sweeping trade measure aimed at reinforcing domestic production. Beginning November 1, 2025, imports of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDVs) and designated vehicle parts will face...
Read MoreLa gestion des documents à l’ère numérique
October 20, 2025.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
Les documents sont une source d'information précieuse et sont généralement considérés comme un actif liquide de toute organisation. Une bonne gestion documentaire est tout aussi essentielle pour maintenir l'intégrité, la transparence et la responsabilité...
Read MoreAudit de 100 % des dédouanements
October 20, 2025.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
Le logiciel GTM d’Allyn International (CIMS™) offre des solutions de pointe qui maximisent la conformité et l’efficacité des entreprises clientes. L’un des modules clés est le Module d’Audit de dédouanements, qui offre un audit é...
Read MoreUpdate: Section 232 Tariffs on Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities, and Furniture
October 14, 2025.
Trade Publications
President Trump’s earlier announcement, on September 29, 2025, of new tariffs on certain wood and furniture products has now been formalized under a Presidential Proclamation issued October 3, 2025. These measures conclude the Section 232 investigation into the U.S. timber and lumber industries, originally launched in March 2025, and mark the latest expansion...
Read More25% Tariffs on Imported Heavy Trucks
October 07, 2025.
Trade Publications
The White House has confirmed that all medium- and heavy-duty trucks imported into the United States will be subject to a 25% tariff beginning November 1, 2025. This is an updated effective date from October 1, 2025, when President Trump initially announced the tariff targeting heavy trucks. The move expands the Administration’s ongoing...
Read MoreImpact of the 2025 Government Shutdown on U.S. Imports and Exports
October 02, 2025.
Trade Publications
The 2025 federal government shutdown is already casting uncertainty over the agencies that keep trade moving. While some core operations will remain intact, importers and exporters should brace for delays, reduced communication, and the suspension of certain regulatory functions. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will keep ports of entry staffed since...
Read MoreU.S./EU Framework Agreement: Key Updates on Reciprocal Tariffs, Autos, and Metals
September 30, 2025.
Trade Publications
The United States and the European Union finalized a broad trade agreement in late August, but several important changes have now been published as of September 29, 2025 in CSMS #66336270. These adjustments modify how reciprocal tariffs apply across the board, clarify tariff treatment for automobiles and auto parts, and confirm exemptions for...
Read MoreNew Tariffs on Pharmaceuticals, Furniture, Cabinets, and Heavy Trucks Effective October 1
September 26, 2025.
Trade Publications
President Trump has announced another round of tariffs set to take effect on October 1, 2025. These duties, imposed under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, are being justified on national security grounds and will touch a wide range of consumer and industrial sectors. Importers should prepare now for the...
Read MoreMerchandise Processing Fee (MPF) 2025
September 22, 2025.
Trade Publications
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be adjusting certain user fees on October 1, 2024. The minimum merchandise processing fee (MPF) will be increased to $33.58 from $32.71 and the maximum will be raised to $651.50 from $634.62. MPF is assessed by CPB for most imports into the US on an ad valorem...
Read MoreU.S.–Japan Trade and Investment Deal
September 16, 2025.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
U.S.–Japan Strike Historic Trade and Investment Deal The U.S. and Japan have taken a major step forward in finalizing a broad agreement that blends tariff relief, strategic investment, and financial stability commitments. $550 Billion Investment at the Center The core of the agreement includes a colossal $550 billion...
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