Insights

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. ...

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...

Red Flags & Readiness: What Triggers Sales Tax Audits—And How to Prepare

November 05, 2025.
Tax Publications

Sales and use tax audits can be overwhelming, and even small oversights can lead to costly penalties. While it’s important to understand what triggers audits and how to prepare, many businesses find the process more complex than expected. With the right guidance, you can reduce risk and protect...

U.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...

New 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...

La 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...

Audit 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...