Hot Topics in International Trade FTZ's and the Business Drift
Supply chain services have never been more important than they are today, even when compared to prior supply chain crises. The transportation and logistics sector, particularly trucking, stands at the epicenter of those...more
In Episode 4 of CHPS of Insight, host Chris White and Kelsey Christensen explore the ongoing complexities of tariffs and trade policies that continue to shape global commerce and economic policy. Chris and Kelsey provide a...more
Overview Recent executive orders (EOs) by the Trump administration have introduced changes that may significantly impact businesses utilizing foreign trade zones (FTZs). These changes relate to the imposition of reciprocal...more
In fewer than three months, the Trump administration has upended decades of US trade policy and practice in the wake of the administration’s America First Trade Policy articulated in the January 20, 2025, Presidential...more
On April 3, 2025, President Trump issued the full details of the automotive tariffs, including the exact Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) subheadings to which the automotive tariffs apply. This completed the implementation of...more
The Trump Administration’s latest tariff announcements are set to send shockwaves through the fashion and retail sectors, potentially upending supply chains industry wide. Consumers can expect higher costs for their favorite...more
Tariffs are increasingly becoming a critical issue for businesses large and small, driving up costs and creating new challenges across supply chains. Although addressing these challenges requires a strategic approach, one...more
The threat of a looming trade war has left United States importers scrambling for tools to help ameliorate the impact of customs duties. In many ways we are entering a higher cost operating environment. ...more
Pursuant to Notices issued by Department of Homeland Security Secretary on Monday, March 3, 2025, United States Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) will begin collecting a duty of 25% on most products of Mexico and Canada...more
Effective March 4, 2025, the United States imposed additional import duties of 10% to 25% pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) on products of Canada, Mexico, and China. The Trump...more
The Big Picture On February 10, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued a Presidential Proclamation levying tariffs of 25% on all steel and aluminum imports into the United States from any country in the world, no exceptions....more
President Trump signed three Executive Orders imposing additional duties on goods from Canada, Mexico, and China, pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). According to a White House fact sheet, the...more
In today’s complex global marketplace, businesses are increasingly confronted with the challenges of supply chain disruptions, rising costs, and fierce competition—all exacerbated by trade remedy tariffs. While many of these...more
Last June (2023), in response to a ruling request from Your Special Delivery Services Specialty Logistics (YSDS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued HQ H324098, clarifying what it means to be an “owner or purchaser”...more