Insights

US cuts India Tariffs, India stops Russian Oil Purchases

February 03, 2026.
Trade Publications

Monday, February 2, 2026 - President Trump announced a deal that slashes the U.S. tariff on Indian goods from the stacked 50% to 18%. In exchange, it is stated that India will stop purchasing Russian oil and now will buy oil from the United States and potentially Venezuela. The White House said...

Trump Signals Possible Return to 25% Tariffs on South Korea

January 27, 2026.
Trade Publications

The global trade landscape has once again shifted, as President Trump signaled that tariffs on South Korean imports may increase to 25%, even after a recent agreement aimed at stabilizing trade relations. This development serves as a reminder that tariff policy can evolve rapidly and is often used to prompt action...

The Growing Importance of 4PL: Why Businesses Are Moving Beyond Traditional Freight Forwarding

January 16, 2026.
Logistics Publications

Supply chains around the world are changing dramatically. Companies are discovering that traditional freight forwarding strategies alone are difficult to meet the demands of today's logistics landscape due to growing complexity, unstable markets, and increased customer expectations. Due to this change, Fourth-Party Logistics (4PL), a paradigm created to give...

New Section 232 Tariffs on Semiconductor Articles

January 15, 2026.
Trade Publications

On January 14, 2026, President Trump signed a proclamation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, establishing new tariffs on imported Semiconductor Articles. Beginning January 15, 2026 imports of certain items containing semiconductors will be subject to a 25%. The White...

2025 Logistics Year in Review

January 15, 2026.
Logistics Publications

2025 Year in Review report includes a summary of global event updates and annual averages for ocean, air, and ground transportation modes. Click here to view the full report. Contributor: Alyssa Hernandez About Allyn International Allyn International is dedicated to providing high quality, customer centric services and solutions for the global...

Expansion Without Exposure: Controlling Multi-State Nexus Risk

January 07, 2026.
Tax Publications

As businesses expand across state lines—whether through remote sales, staffing, or digital commerce—they increasingly encounter the complexities of multi-state tax nexus. Nexus, the legal connection that obligates a business to collect and remit sales tax in a given state, can be triggered through both physical presence...

Trump Postpones Tariff Increases on Furniture and Cabinet Imports

January 06, 2026.
Trade Publications

The Trump administration has announced a one-year postponement of scheduled tariff increases on imported upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and vanities, easing near-term cost pressures on a category that has already seen significant price inflation. Under a new presidential proclamation issued over the New Year’s holiday, higher duty...

Mexico Raises Tariffs on Imports from China

December 31, 2025.
Trade Publications

The mexican government, through the Ministry of Economy, announced a package of tariffs on products originating from China and other countries without free trade agreements with Mexico. This measure, approved in December by the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate, aims to strengthen domestic industry, correct trade imbalances, and generate...

México incrementa aranceles a importaciones desde China

December 31, 2025.
Trade Publications

El Gobierno Federal anunció por medio de la Secretaría de Economía un paquete de aranceles para productos provenientes de China y otros países sin tratados de libre comercio con México. Esta medida, aprobada en diciembre por la Cámara de...

U.S. Trade Trends According to CBP: 2025 Snapshot

December 17, 2025.
Trade Publications

The latest CBP trade statistics reveal significant shifts in the value of trade-remedy duties assessed, reflecting evolving U.S. trade policy and enforcement actions under several statutes. Trade Policy Impact on Tariff Revenue Under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, which addresses national security–related tariffs, duties collected...

The New U.S.–South Korea Trade Agreement: A Reset for Tariffs, Investment and Strategic Industries

December 04, 2025.
Trade Publications

The U.S. and South Korea have unveiled a new trade and investment package that resets tariffs, injects large-scale Korean capital into U.S. industries, and expands bilateral cooperation in several strategic sectors. While the complete legal text has not yet been released, the two governments have published enough detail...

It’s 1099 Season – Are Your Records Ready?

December 03, 2025.
Tax Publications

Accurate vendor information is essential when filing Form 1099—but even small data errors, especially with Taxpayer Identification Numbers (TINs), can trigger IRS penalties, delayed filings, and costly administrative setbacks. Ensuring compliance isn’t just about collecting forms; it requires strategic oversight and consistent data management that many businesses...