Here we are. August , 2025, and the media is now publishing what facts they have on the various trade deals as well as those that have yet to come to fruition, in addition to the new announcement of imposed global tariffs...more
8/5/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
China ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Free Trade Agreements ,
IMMEX ,
Imports ,
International Trade ,
Japan ,
Mexico ,
Semiconductors ,
Tariffs ,
The GENIUS Act ,
Trade Agreements ,
Trade Policy ,
Trade Relations ,
Trade Wars ,
Trump Administration ,
US Trade Policies
Here we are. August , 2025, and the media is now publishing what facts they have on the various trade deals as well as those that have yet to come to fruition, in addition to the new announcement of imposed global tariffs...more
8/4/2025
/ Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) ,
Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) ,
China ,
CPTPP ,
EU ,
Free Trade Agreements ,
International Trade ,
Popular ,
Tariffs ,
Trade Relations ,
Trade Wars ,
Trump Administration ,
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) ,
US Trade Policies
If I heard it once, I’ve heard it a thousand times, China is the sourcing capital of the world. I’ve also repeated this statement at least 400+ times in many conversations over the years regarding global trade. China, it’s...more
6/9/2025
/ China ,
Export Controls ,
International Trade ,
Metals ,
Microchip Technology ,
Minerals ,
NVIDIA ,
Popular ,
Rare Earth Metals ,
Semiconductors ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs ,
Trump Administration ,
US Trade Policies
Bob Brewer, VP Marketing/NBD discusses the current global tariff landscape with BLG Of Counsel Jim Holbein. Also of focus, the U.S. and the current relationship with China regarding the ongoing trade war....more
Several fundamental conditions are widely presumed necessary for a country to enjoy the benefits of global trade. One condition is that import activity ought not exceed export activity.1 Put more simply, we must sell more...more
4/11/2025
/ Bitcoin ,
Canada ,
China ,
Executive Orders ,
Exports ,
Importers ,
Imports ,
International Trade ,
Mexico ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Semiconductors ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariff Act of 1930 ,
Tariffs ,
Trade Deficit ,
Trade Representatives ,
Trump Administration ,
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) ,
US Trade Policies
Prior to the origination of the plans for the Panama Canal vessels of trade had few options of getting goods from Europe and Asia to N. America. One was to sail around the southern tip of South America (Cape Horn) adding...more
4/10/2025
/ China ,
Drought ,
Geopolitical Risks ,
Infrastructure ,
International Trade ,
Mexico ,
Popular ,
Shipping ,
Trade Relations ,
Trump Administration ,
US Trade Policies
So, here we are post Liberation Day and investors have been liberated from over $6 trillion dollars U.S. just in the last week. These “reciprocal” tariffs were supposedly aimed at balancing trade with other countries, some of...more
4/9/2025
/ Canada ,
China ,
Exports ,
Germany ,
IMMEX ,
Imports ,
International Trade ,
Japan ,
Mexico ,
Popular ,
Tariffs ,
Trade Deficit ,
Trump Administration ,
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) ,
US Trade Policies ,
USTR ,
Vietnam
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) joint review process is scheduled to begin on July 1, 2026, but the time to prepare is now. Embedded trade compliance professionals should already be doing scenario...more
2/12/2025
/ Brokers ,
China ,
Compliance ,
Customs ,
Export Controls ,
IMMEX ,
Imports ,
International Trade ,
Latin America ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Assessment ,
Risk Management ,
Section 301 ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs ,
Trade Agreements ,
Trade Policy ,
Trade Relations ,
Trump Administration ,
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) ,
US Trade Policies ,
USTR
As of now, the start of 2025, there are several Chinese industrial parks in Mexico, with notable examples including the Hofusan Industrial Park near Monterrey, which hosts manufacturing plants for ten Chinese companies. When...more
2/11/2025
/ Automotive Industry ,
China ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Foreign Direct Investment ,
Foreign Investment ,
IMMEX ,
Imports ,
International Trade ,
Investment ,
Manufacturers ,
Mexico ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs ,
Trade Relations ,
US Trade Policies
Bob Brewer, VP Marketing and New Business Development, Braumiller Law Group & Braumiller Consulting Group discusses trade and the 2024 election with BLG Senior Associate Attorney Kerry Wang...more
FTZ’s and the Business Drift Bob Brewer VP of Marketing/NBD is joined by Braumiller Consulting Group’s VP Robert Stein to discuss the common business drift with FTZ’s when it comes to maintaining compliance and...more
VP of Marketing/NBD Bob Brewer discusses USMCA facilitation with VP of Braumiller Consulting Group, Robert Stein....more
Hot Topics in International Trade-De Minimis With Bob Brewer, and Robert Stein, VP Braumiller Consulting. Where we are now, and where De Minimis may be heading....more
Hot Topics in International Trade. BLG VP Marketing Bob Brewer sits down with Robert Stein, VP Braumiller Consulting Group and discusses the recent bridge collapse via the Dali at the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
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VP of Marketing Bob Brewer sits down once again with Robert Stein, VP of Braumiller Consulting Group to discuss the Mod Act, what it means regarding better communications with Customs and those involved in international...more
Braumiller Law Group Senior Associate Attorney Brandon French discusses Section 301 (China tariffs), Forced Labor, Russian Sanctions, New Broker Regulations, and of course, pickleball, as he is a professional player....more
Hot Topics in International Trade with Braumiller Law Group
A Year in Review with Senior Associate Attorney Brandon French-Section 301 tariffs-China, Russian Sanctions, New Broker Regulations, and Pickleball! ...more
The Trade Act of 1974 grants the President broad powers to manage trade relationships with foreign countries. Section 301 of the act allows the President, acting through the United States Trade Representative (“USTR”), to...more
6/8/2023
/ Australia ,
China ,
Customs and Border Protection ,
Exports ,
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) ,
Forced Labor ,
IMMEX ,
Imports ,
Section 301 ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs ,
Trade Relations ,
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) ,
US Trade Policies ,
USTR ,
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) ,
WTO
The UN General Assembly recently called once again for ending the war in Ukraine and demanded Russia’s immediate withdrawal from the country, in line with the UN Charter. To say the least, this obviously fell on totally deaf...more
2023 is more than a brand-new year – it is an opportunity for your company to prioritize supply chain security. For some companies, this means filing a prior disclosure with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Companies...more
2/8/2023
/ Buy America ,
Buy American Act ,
China ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Customs and Border Protection ,
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) ,
Exports ,
Forced Labor ,
Goods or Services ,
Importers ,
Imports ,
Investment ,
ITAR ,
Mexico ,
Russia ,
Supply Chain ,
Trade Restrictions ,
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) ,
US Trade Policies ,
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA)
Host Bob Brewer, Braumiller Law Group sits down with Braumiller Law Group Associate Attorney Brandon French for a discussion on Section 301, the China Tariffs that the Trump Administration implemented in 2018. Exclusions, the...more
Adrienne Braumiller, Partner & Founder of Braumiller Law Group joins host Bob Brewer in a discussion about Prior Disclosures...What You Need to know....more
Since taking office as the U.S. Trade Representative (“USTR”), Katherine Tai has prioritized trade policies focused on protecting American workers’ rights and promoting sustainable environmental practices through trade...more
4/11/2022
/ Boycotts ,
Central Bank of Russia ,
China ,
Counterfeit Goods Regulation ,
Country of Origin ,
Customs ,
Customs and Border Protection ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Executive Orders ,
Export Control Reform Act (ECRA) ,
Forced Labor ,
Foreign Investment ,
IMMEX ,
Imports ,
Labeling ,
Made in the USA ,
Mexico ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Russia ,
SDN List ,
Section 301 ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs ,
Trade Relations ,
U.S. Commerce Department ,
U.S. Treasury ,
Ukraine ,
US Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) ,
US Trade Policies ,
USTR
The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act & The Future of Forced Labor Enforcement -
The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (“UFLPA”), which takes effect on June 21, 2022, bans the importation of all goods made in the...more
2/10/2022
/ America Competes Act ,
Anti-Dumping Duty ,
China ,
Countervailing Duties ,
Customs and Border Protection ,
Forced Labor ,
Human Rights ,
Imports ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs ,
US Trade Policies ,
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA)