Insights

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...

Section 301 Exclusions Extended

December 01, 2025.
Trade Publications

The USTR announced that 178 product-specific exclusions under the Section 301 tariffs on imports from China have been extended until November 10, 2026. These exclusions—covering a wide range of industrial, manufacturing and medical goods (including solar-manufacturing equipment, machinery, EV-related components, and medical supplies)—were originally set...

Preparing for Potential IEEPA Tariff Refunds

November 17, 2025.
Trade Publications

As the Supreme Court weighs the legality of tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), importers should plan ahead. If these duties are overturned, companies with a strong compliance foundation will be best positioned to secure timely refunds by filing protests. Steps importers...

Tariff Rollbacks on Coffee, Tropical Fruits, and Over 200 Food Products

November 17, 2025.
Trade Publications

The White House has announced one of its largest food-sector tariff reversals to date, rolling back reciprocal tariffs on more than 200 agricultural products, including everyday staples like coffee, bananas, cocoa, beef, tea, fruit juices, and spices. The move comes amid rising concern over grocery prices and follows a wave of...

The New U.S.–Switzerland/Liechtenstein Trade Framework

November 17, 2025.
Trade Publications

The United States has announced a new trade framework with Switzerland and Liechtenstein that sets the stage for a more predictable and modern trading relationship. While the final agreement is expected in early 2026, the outline already gives businesses a clear sense of where policy is heading: lower tariffs, major investment...

Effects of Supply Chain Costs on Airlines

November 11, 2025.
Logistics Publications

We have observed that costs associated with supply chain functions have a significant impact on businesses worldwide. These costs are also impacting transportation carriers. The IATA has noted the considerable loss that airlines are experiencing in 2025 due to the continuing issues in supply chains. The IATA estimates that this amount...

IEEPA Tariffs – U.S. Supreme Court Hearing

November 06, 2025.
Trade Publications

Yesterday, November 5, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on one of the most consequential questions of the term: whether President Trump lawfully may impose sweeping import duties, via executive order, under the IEEPA statute. IEEPA was enacted in 1977 to give the president emergency powers to regulate foreign transactions. ...