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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
From a Mexican resident’s perspective, who is also involved in international trade, it appears that since the Trump administration took office, the global economic scenario has been altered by an escalating trade war,...more
Don’t be fooled by the 90-day pause. It looks like high tariffs will be here to stay and we are in the midst of an all-out trade war with China, including a minimum 145% tariff....more
Our prior alert addressed the three Executive Orders issued by President Trump in early February imposing additional tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico, and China. Since then, tariffs have been on again, off again, leaving...more
Most fashion, beauty, and retail companies depend heavily on global supply chains to produce products sold in the United States, but with significant tariff increases looming and an unpredictable trade landscape, companies...more
President-elect Trump has indicated that he will immediately increase tariffs as to imports from multiple countries, most notably China, Mexico, and Canada. However, companies involved in international trade are closely...more
Nearshoring is now clearly on the agenda of North American leaders, due in part because of supply chain disruptions derived from COVID-19, the United States' trade tensions with China1 and Russia's invasion of Ukraine....more
A number of business certainties that we had grown accustomed-to during our adult-lives are being shaken. In addition to monitoring variables such as production-costs and import duties, international trade regulations are...more
Earlier this month, Canada, Mexico, and the United States agreed to a new free trade agreement – the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) – that will eventually replace the 1994 North America Free Trade Agreement...more
As we previously reported, the United States, Canada, and Mexico have reached agreement on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (“USMCA”) to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (“NAFTA”), which has governed...more
The United States And Mexico Reach A Preliminary Deal On NAFTA But Talks With Canada Remain Uncertain - On August 27, 2018, the United States and Mexico announced that they had reached a bilateral agreement that would...more
As expected based on news over the weekend, the US and Mexico have announced a preliminary deal to revise “key portions” of the North American Free Trade Agreement. Notably, Canada is thus far left out in the cold....more
So about that whole going private thing. Change of plans for Elon & co. Here’s the inside scoop on the reversal...more
With Davos 2018 in the rear view mirror, some analysts are pegging the “geopolitical momentum” as China’s to claim, thanks in no small part to its expansive and ongoing “Belt and Road” initiative....more
After a marked slowdown in 2016, the global economy is experiencing robust, synchronized growth in 2017, which exceeds earlier expectations and should continue in the short term. Notwithstanding this improved outlook,...more
KORUS Renegotiation Update - As we have reported previously, United States Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer formally notified Korea in July that the U.S. requested a special Joint Committee meeting under the...more
Trump Administration Commences China Section 301 Investigation - On August 14, 2017, President Trump issued a Presidential Memorandum instructing United States Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer to determine...more
President Trump has now appointed the senior members of his administration (some of whom remain subject to U.S. Senate confirmation) who will help him develop, coordinate and enforce U.S. trade policy. Examining the...more
With the recent U.S. election finally reaching its close, the unexpected election of Mr. Trump has left many multinational companies wondering how the change in administration will impact their business operations. One of the...more
President-elect Donald Trump has promised action that could drastically change the rules for U.S. importers and exporters, foreign shippers to the United States and service providers. Whether and how these promises translate...more