Insights

What to Expect on August 1: Trump’s Tariff Deadline and Its Global Implications

July 31, 2025.
Trade Publications

On August 1, 2025, the U.S. is poised to impose a sweeping set of “reciprocal” tariffs on imports from dozens of countries, with rates ranging from 15% to 50%. President Trump has framed the move as a strategy to force better trade deals by targeting nations that, in his view,...

U.S. and South Korea Confirm Trade Deal Ahead of August 1 Deadline

July 31, 2025.
Trade Publications

The U.S. and South Korea have announced a trade agreement that sets 15% tariffs on South Korean goods, including vehicles, averting the previously threatened 25% rate. The agreement reflects $350 billion in South Korean investment in the U.S, with a commitment of $150 toward shipbuilding under the “Make American Shipbuilding Great...

Copper Tariff Announcement Shakes Markets Ahead of August 1 Implementation

July 31, 2025.
Trade Publications

The U.S. copper market experienced dramatic swings this week following President Trump’s announcement of a 50% tariff on semi-finished copper products and copper-intensive goods (e.g., cables, connectors, electrical components), effective August 1. To view the list of Copper HTSUS: Click here. While the tariff excludes refined copper...

Canadian Surtax Updates

July 29, 2025.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications

Amidst the uncertainty of these interesting times, it can be a challenge to keep up to date with various tariffs, retaliatory measures and surtaxes. Thankfully, the Canadian Department of Finance has kept its latest update, regarding the Tariff Rate Quotas applied to steel, short and sweet. The Canadian Government is...

U.S. and E.U. Reach Trade Agreement Framework

July 29, 2025.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications

The U.S. and the E.U. have reached a trade agreement that sets a 15% U.S. tariff on most European goods, averting a potential trade conflict between two of the world’s largest economic partners. The agreement, announced after weeks of intensive negotiations, establishes a framework intended to...

U.S. – Philippines Trade Agreement Finalized

July 24, 2025.
Trade Publications

The U.S. and the Philippines have finalized a comprehensive trade agreement that strengthens economic ties and advances defense collaboration between the two allies. The deal reflects a shift in regional strategy as both nations look to reinforce cooperation amid growing geopolitical tensions in the Indo-Pacific. The main terms of...

U.S. – Japan Strike High-Stakes Trade Agreement Ahead of Tariff Deadline

July 23, 2025.
Trade Publications

On Tuesday evening, the U.S. and Japan finalized a sweeping new trade agreement, averting a 25% blanket tariff that was set to take effect on August 1. Announced by President Trump and confirmed by Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, the deal represents a major breakthrough in the on-going negotiations of the...

Understanding Resale Certificates: Which States Accept Your Home State Registration Number?

July 18, 2025.
Tax Publications

A resale certificate is a signed document that indicates that the purchaser intends to resell the goods, allowing the purchaser to buy products without paying sales tax. Resale certificates cannot be used for items that will be used or consumed by the purchaser in their normal course of business....

Indonesia Lands U.S. Trade Win While Courting the EU

July 17, 2025.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications

Indonesia Secures a Trade Agreement with the U.S. In a deal announced by President Trump and confirmed by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, the U.S. has agreed to reduce its tariff on Indonesian goods from 32% to 19%. In exchange, Indonesia committed to a range of major purchases from the U...

Tariffs on Mexican Tomatoes

July 15, 2025.

The U.S. Department of Commerce announced a 17.09% antidumping duty on fresh tomato imports from Mexico effective immediately, July 14. This is a significant departure from a long-standing trade agreement that had averted anti-dumping duties in exchange for Mexico’s commitment to keep tomatoes at a minimum price threshold. The...

Trump Announces 30% Tariff on E.U. and Mexico

July 14, 2025.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications

On July 12, President Donald J. Trump announced via social media that the United States will impose a 30% tariff on goods imported from the European Union (E.U.) and Mexico, effective August 1. If implemented, the new rate will replace the existing IEEPA reciprocal tariffs of 10% for the E.U. and 25% for...

DOJ Shifts Focus to Trade and Customs Fraud

July 14, 2025.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is shifting its enforcement priorities from healthcare, federal program, and procurement fraud to trade, tariff, and customs fraud committed by corporations. This change follows a Goldman Sachs report estimating that tariff evasion may have accounted for as much as $90 billion in U.S....