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Definitive Countervailing Duties on New Battery Electric Vehicles from China
Definitive Countervailing Duties on New Battery Electric Vehicles from China On November 4, 2024, China requested consultations with the …
How the Trump-Xi threats of trade war softened into a quieter rivalry
The forthcoming US-China leaders’ summit will be much less fraught than the last one
INDEX, USTR Talks Open New Paths for Mexico Industry
Summary: Mexico’s export manufacturing sector is strengthening coordination with USTR through a strategic dialogue to reinforce North American supply …
USMCA Review Unlikely to End by July 1 Deadline
The US government has projected that USMCA review negotiations will extend beyond the July 1, 2026 deadline, with Mexico and the United States advanci…
Jamieson Greer
Jamieson Greer jgaertner Wed, 04/29/2026 - 18:25 Leadership Title United States Trade Representative Leaders…
Mexico-US Trade Hits US$147 Billion as China, Canada Volumes Drop
Bilateral trade between Mexico and the United States grew 6.8% to US$147.3 billion in the first two months of 2026, as Mexico's share of total US impo…
Manufacturing expands for fourth month, but price increases remain a concern
All six of the largest manufacturing industries reported price increases in April, stemming largely from the war in Iran and tariffs, ISM said.
Manufacturing expands for fourth month, but price increases remain a concern
All six of the largest manufacturing industries reported price increases in April, stemming largely from the war in Iran and tariffs, ISM said.
Manufacturing expands for fourth month, but price increases remain a concern
All six of the largest manufacturing industries reported price increases in April, stemming largely from the war in Iran and tariffs, ISM said.
Manufacturing expands for fourth month, but price increases remain a concern
All six of the largest manufacturing industries reported price increases in April, stemming largely from the war in Iran and tariffs, ISM said.
Manufacturing expands for fourth month, but price increases remain a concern
All six of the largest manufacturing industries reported price increases in April, stemming largely from the war in Iran and tariffs, ISM said.
Air Compressors From China, Malaysia, and Vietnam; Institution of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations
The Commission hereby gives notice of the institution of investigations and commencement of preliminary phase antidumping and countervailing duty inve…
Wood Mouldings and Millwork Products From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that revocation of the antidumping duty (AD) order on wood mouldings and millwork products (millwork …
Wood Mouldings and Millwork Products From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that revocation of the countervailing duty (CVD) order on would mouldings and millwork products (mill…
Tetrahydrofurfuryl Alcohol From the People's Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order
As a result of the determinations by the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) that revocation of t…
Manufacturing expands for fourth month, but price increases remain a concern
All six of the largest manufacturing industries reported price increases in April, stemming largely from the war in Iran and tariffs, ISM said.
Manufacturing expands for fourth month, but price increases remain a concern
All six of the largest manufacturing industries reported price increases in April, stemming largely from the war in Iran and tariffs, ISM said.
Manufacturing expands for fourth month, but price increases remain a concern
All six of the largest manufacturing industries reported price increases in April, stemming largely from the war in Iran and tariffs, ISM said.
Manufacturing expands for fourth month, but price increases remain a concern
All six of the largest manufacturing industries reported price increases in April, stemming largely from the war in Iran and tariffs, ISM said.
Manufacturing expands for fourth month, but price increases remain a concern
All six of the largest manufacturing industries reported price increases in April, stemming largely from the war in Iran and tariffs, ISM said.
Manufacturing expands for fourth month, but price increases remain a concern
All six of the largest manufacturing industries reported price increases in April, stemming largely from the war in Iran and tariffs, ISM said.
Manufacturing expands for fourth month, but price increases remain a concern
All six of the largest manufacturing industries reported price increases in April, stemming largely from the war in Iran and tariffs, ISM said.
Manufacturing expands for fourth month, but price increases remain a concern
All six of the largest manufacturing industries reported price increases in April, stemming largely from the war in Iran and tariffs, ISM said.
Manufacturing expands for fourth month, but price increases remain a concern
All six of the largest manufacturing industries reported price increases in April, stemming largely from the war in Iran and tariffs, ISM said.
Manufacturing expands for fourth month, but price increases remain a concern
All six of the largest manufacturing industries reported price increases in April, stemming largely from the war in Iran and tariffs, ISM said.
Manufacturing expands for fourth month, but price increases remain a concern
All six of the largest manufacturing industries reported price increases in April, stemming largely from the war in Iran and tariffs, ISM said.
Manufacturing expands for fourth month, but price increases remain a concern
All six of the largest manufacturing industries reported price increases in April, stemming largely from the war in Iran and tariffs, ISM said.
Certain Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Tires From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited Second Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that revocation of the countervailing duty (CVD) order on certain passenger vehicle and light truck t…
Certain Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Tires From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited Second Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that revocation of the antidumping duty (AD) order on certain passenger vehicle and light truck tires…
Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand From Argentina, Colombia, Egypt, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, the Republic of South Africa, Spain, Taiwan, Tunisia, the Republic of Türkiye, Ukraine, and the United Arab Emirates: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that revocation of the antidumping duty (AD) orders on prestressed concrete steel wire strand (PC str…
Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand From the Republic of Türkiye: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that revocation of the countervailing duty (CVD) order on prestressed concrete steel wire strand (PC …
Tariff Shifts, Mining Incentives Drive Mining: The Weekly Roundup
The US Department of Commerce opened a process to reduce Section 232 tariffs on Mexican and Canadian steel and aluminum. Producers must commit to expa…
Manufacturing expands for fourth month, but price increases remain a concern
All six of the largest manufacturing industries reported price increases in April, stemming largely from the war in Iran and tariffs, ISM said.
Carbazole Violet Pigment 23 From China and India; Institution of Five-Year Reviews
The Commission hereby gives notice that it has instituted reviews pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, to determine whether revocation of t…
Steel Nails From Malaysia, Oman, South Korea, Taiwan, and Vietnam; Institution of Five-Year Reviews
The Commission hereby gives notice that it has instituted reviews pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, to determine whether revocation of t…
Steel Grating From China; Institution of Five-Year Reviews
The Commission hereby gives notice that it has instituted reviews pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, to determine whether revocation of t…
Welded Line Pipe From South Korea and Turkey; Institution of Five-Year Reviews
The Commission hereby gives notice that it has instituted reviews pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, to determine whether revocation of t…
Initiation of Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews
In accordance with the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) is automatically initiating the five-year …
CBP’s tariff refund portal is performing better than expected
The agency said this week it anticipates returning funds to importers as early as May 11.
ANPACT Urges USTR to Exclude Mexico Truck Sector from 301
The National Association of Bus, Truck and Tractor-Trailer Producers (ANPACT) has formally requested that the United States Trade Representative (USTR…
Adjusting Imports of Pharmaceuticals and Pharmaceutical Ingredients into the United States
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION 1.  The Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) recently transmitted to me a report on …
Bosch Plans US$250 Million Investment in Mexico
Bosch’s US$250 million investment in Mexico for 2026 reinforces the country’s position as a strategic North American production and engineering hub, p…
Nissan, Toyota, Hyundai Warn on USMCA Low-Cost Car Risk
Foreign automakers have issued a formal warning to the administration of Donald Trump, stating they may withdraw their most affordable vehicle models …
GM forecasts $500M tariff refund, plans further mitigation efforts
The automaker still projects up to $3.5 billion in duty costs in 2026, primarily driven by Section 232 levies, including those on steel and aluminum.
A generational shift to fixing supply chain disruptions
Tariffs and trade wars are painful, but companies that use the disruption to build something better will come out stronger.
Tariff escalation led to enforcement gaps in Mexico rerouted goods: report
New research from software vendor Altana found that some of the declining China-US trade flows last year morphed into complex, multi-leg supply chains…
Tris (Hydroxymethyl) Aminomethane and Tris (Hydroxymethyl) Aminomethane Hydrochloride (“Tris and Tris HCI”) From China; Institution of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations
The Commission hereby gives notice of the institution of investigations and commencement of preliminary phase antidumping and countervailing duty inve…
Breakbulk26: Trade lane shifts, policy changes among evolving challenges for breakbulk cargo
From tariffs to weather to labor shortages, the breakbulk industry has been forced to navigate a series of hurdles of late.
Nearshoring en pausa, el norte espera definición clave del T-MEC
La vacancia industrial sube de 1% a 7%, las empresas frenan inversiones ante la incertidumbre por la revisión del tratado y la política arancelaria de…
FedEx, UPS and DHL detail tariff refund approach for customers
The parcel carriers say they will return duties to parties that originally bore the cost for invalidated levies once they receive refunds from Customs…
Wood Mouldings and Millwork Products From China, Scheduling of Expedited Five-Year Reviews
The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of expedited reviews pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 ("the Act") to determine whethe…
Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck (PVLT) Tires From China; Scheduling of Expedited Five-Year Reviews
The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of expedited reviews pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 ("the Act") to determine whethe…
Recommended Modifications in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
The Commission is seeking comments from interested Federal agencies and the public regarding proposed Commission recommendations to the President with…
Joint Statement from Ambassador Jamieson Greer and Mexican Secretary of Economy Marcelo Ebrard
Joint Statement from Ambassador Jamieson Greer and Mexican Secretary of Economy Marcelo Ebrard myarbrough Mon, 04/20/2026 - 18:03 MEXICO…
One year in: How medtech companies are coping with tariff challenges
A resilient medtech industry navigating the fallout from President Donald Trump’s trade wars is taking proactive steps to manage tariff costs as…
Canada's prime minister says economic connection to the U.S. has shifted from a strength to a weakness
Prime Minister Mark Carney said tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump have impacted workers in such major industries as auto and steel and pr…
Oleoresin Paprika From India; Scheduling of the Final Phase of Countervailing Duty and Antidumping Duty Investigations
The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of the final phase of antidumping and countervailing duty investigation Nos. 701-TA-771 and 731-T…
North America is at a Crossroads, Explains Katherine Tai
Q: How would you describe the state of the USMCA review process, and where do you believe the three member countries stand at this stage of the discus…
What to know about CBP’s tariff refund process launching Monday
The successful recouping of funds paid for International Emergency Economic Powers Act levies will hinge on documentation quality and cross-functional…
Honda, Toyota Canada Create PMAC Before USMCA Talks
Honda Canada and Toyota Canada, along with their manufacturing entities, have launched the Pacific Manufacturing Association of Canada (PMAC), a new i…
United States Seeks Mexico’s Review of Alleged Denial of Workers’ Rights at Latex Occidental, S.A. de C.V.
United States Seeks Mexico’s Review of Alleged Denial of Workers’ Rights at Latex Occidental, S.A. de C.V. myarbrough Thu, 04/16/2026 - 16:47 …
Commodity Matchbooks From India; Scheduling of Expedited Five-Year Reviews
The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of expedited reviews pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 ("the Act") to determine whethe…
Non-Oriented Electrical Steel From the People's Republic of China and Taiwan: Final Results of the Expedited Second Sunset Reviews of the Countervailing Duty Orders
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that revocation of the countervailing duty (CVD) orders on non-oriented electrical steel (NOES) from …
Non-Oriented Electrical Steel From Sweden, Germany, the People's Republic of China, the Republic of Korea, Taiwan and Japan: Final Results of the Expedited Second Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that revocation of the antidumping duty (AD) orders on non-oriented electrical steel (NOES) from Swed…
Nissan Seeks Support to Offset USMCA Tariffs in Mexico
Nissan is requesting government support mechanisms to offset the impact of tariffs linked to the ongoing review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agr…
Citric Acid and Certain Citrate Salts From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited Third Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that revocation of the antidumping duty (AD) order on citric acid and certain citrate salts (citric a…
Certain Frozen Fish Fillets From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Final Results of the Expedited Fourth Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that revocation of the antidumping duty (AD) order on certain frozen fish fillets (fish fillets) from…
Oil Country Tubular Goods From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited Third Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that revocation of the countervailing duty (CVD) order on oil country tubular goods (OCTG) from the P…
Citric Acid and Certain Citrate Salts From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited Third Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that revocation of the countervailing duty (CVD) order on citric acid and certain citrate salts (citr…
Forged Steel Fittings From India: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that revocation of the countervailing duty (CVD) order on forged steel fittings from India would be l…
Forged Steel Fluid End Blocks From the Federal Republic of Germany and Italy: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders
As a result of these expedited subset reviews, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that revocation of the antidumping duty (AD) orders on…
Forged Steel Fittings From India and the Republic of Korea: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that revocation of the antidumping duty (AD) orders on forged steel fittings from India and the Repub…
Forged Steel Fluid End Blocks From the People's Republic of China, the Federal Republic of Germany, India, and Italy: Final Results of the Expedited First Sunset Reviews of the Countervailing Duty Orders
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that revocation of the countervailing duty (CVD) orders on forged steel fluid end blocks from the Peo…
Certain Oil Country Tubular Goods From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited Third Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that revocation of the antidumping duty (AD) order on certain oil country tubular goods (OCTG) from t…
CBP preps tariff refund portal for April 20 launch
The system will go live at 8 a.m. EDT to begin the electronic returns process for an estimated $127 billion in tariffs, the agency said Tuesday.
Tin Mill Products From China, Taiwan, and Turkey; Institution of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations
The Commission hereby gives notice of the institution of investigations and commencement of preliminary phase antidumping and countervailing duty inve…
Frozen Fish Fillets From Vietnam; Scheduling of an Expedited Five-Year Review
The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of an expedited review pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 ("the Act") to determine whet…
First wave of IEEPA refunds to US importers to start April 20: CBP
The customs agency will prioritize unliquidated entries in the first phase of the refund process that was instigated by the February Supreme Court dec…
Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PTMEG) From China, South Korea, Taiwan, and Vietnam; Institution of Antidumping Duty Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations
The Commission hereby gives notice of the institution of investigations and commencement of preliminary phase antidumping duty investigation Nos. 731-…
Certain Kitchen Appliance Shelving and Racks From the People's Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order and Countervailing Duty Order
As a result of the determinations by the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) that revocation of t…
Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar From Mexico and the Republic of Türkiye: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order and Countervailing Duty Order
As a result of the determinations by the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) that revocation of t…
US Automakers Avoid Tariff Relief Amid Cost Pressures
US automakers are maintaining their stance on aluminum tariffs despite supply disruptions that are threatening pickup production and increasing manufa…
CBP: Tariff refund process will take 60-90 days to issue returns
The agency previously said its in-development system would deliver refunds up to 45 days after a request was submitted.
Tetrahydrofurfuryl Alcohol From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited Fourth Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that revocation of the antidumping duty (AD) order on tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol (THFA) from the Peop…
Commodity Matchbooks From India: Final Results of the Expedited Third Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that revocation of the antidumping duty (AD) order on commodity matchbooks from India would be likely…
Commodity Matchbooks From India: Final Results of the Expedited Third Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that revocation of the countervailing duty (CVD) order on commodity matchbooks from India would be li…
Monosodium Glutamate From the Republic of Indonesia and the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited Second Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that revocation of the antidumping duty (AD) orders on monosodium glutamate (MSG) from the Republic o…
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) Automotive Rules of Origin: Economic Impact and Operation, 2027 Report; Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; The USMCA Automotive Rules of Origin Motor Vehicle Producer Questionnaire
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) hereby gives notice that it plan…
Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand From India: Final Results of the Expedited Fourth Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that revocation of the countervailing duty (CVD) order on prestressed concrete steel wire strand (PC …
Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand From Japan: Final Results of the Expedited Sixth Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Finding
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that revocation of the antidumping duty (AD) finding on prestressed concrete steel wire strand (PC St…
Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand From Brazil, India, Mexico, the Republic of Korea, and Thailand: Final Results of the Expedited Fourth Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that revocation of the antidumping duty (AD) orders on prestressed concrete steel wire strand (PC str…
Oil Country Tubular Goods (“OCTG”) From China; Scheduling of Expedited Five-Year Reviews
The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of expedited reviews pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 ("the Act") to determine whethe…
Mexico Auto Sector Boosts Local Sourcing 18% in 1Q26
Mexico’s automotive industry increased its substitution of imports with local sourcing in 1Q26, reaching more than US$8.8 billion in purchase requirem…
Trump Signs New Metal Tariff Rules for Steel, Aluminum, Copper
The United States has restructured its Section 232 metals tariffs under a new tiered framework, imposing 50% on steel, aluminum, and copper products, …
Oil Country Tubular Goods From Austria, Taiwan, and United Arab Emirates; Institution of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations
The Commission hereby gives notice of the institution of investigations and commencement of preliminary phase antidumping and countervailing duty inve…
GM, SAIC-GM-Wuling Plan Mexico Shift to Local Output
General Motors and its long-standing Chinese partner, SAIC-GM-Wuling, are in advanced negotiations to begin vehicle manufacturing at GM’s existing fac…
Billions in tariff refunds begin flowing as CAPE portal launches
The first weeks of the CAPE tariff refund process are exceeding expectations operationally, experts say. The post Billions in tariff refunds begin flo…
Middle East fuel shock exacerbates rising US ag export costs
Bunker fuel surcharges and surging diesel prices linked to the war in Iran come on top of higher tariff costs that have hurt the competitiveness of US…
Ford expects $1.3B tariff refund, but supply chain pressure remains
The automaker is still prepping for a $1 billion hit from tariffs in 2026 while projecting sizable commodity headwinds.
WATCH: Trump says he raised tariffs on autos from EU to 25%
Trump said in a social media post that the EU "is not complying with our fully agreed to Trade Deal," though he did not flesh out his objections in th…
News Wrap: Trump announces 25% tariffs on cars and trucks from the EU
In our news wrap Friday, Trump says he's raising tariffs next week on cars and trucks from the EU, the Pentagon says it has made deals with seven majo…
Trump targets EU cars, trucks with 25% tariff
The U.S. president said he would install the levy next week because the bloc “is not complying” with a trade agreement struck last summer.
Trump says he's lifting certain tariffs on Scotch whisky after royal visit
"The King and Queen got me to do something that nobody else was able to do, without hardly even asking!" President Donald Trump posted on social media…
How upcoming tariff refunds may affect U.S. businesses and consumers
One of the many uncertainties clouding the U.S. economic picture is tariffs — both the prospect of new ones and upcoming refunds from those struck dow…
Strengthening Actions Taken to Adjust Imports of Aluminum, Steel, and Copper Into the United States
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION 1.  In Proclamation 9704 of March 8, 2018 (Adjusting Imports of Aluminum Into the…
Notice of Technical Corrections to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States for Duties Imposed by Presidential Proclamation 11021
The President issued Proclamation 11021 "Strengthening Actions Taken to Adjust Imports of Aluminum, Steel, and Copper Into the United States,&quo…
Minister LeBlanc chairs first meeting of the new Advisory Committee on Canada–U.S. Economic Relations
Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmen…
Trump ties tariff relief to US steel shift
Trump administration uses steep tariffs to drive production shifts as new projects in Indiana and Arkansas signal some traction. The post Trump ties t…
Lululemon touts inventory wins from SKU cuts, rebalancing
The apparel brand predicts that inventory will be flat on a unit basis this year as it continues to tangle with tariff headwinds.
Minister Sidhu speaks with Uruguay’s Minister of Foreign Affairs
The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, spoke with Mario Lubetkin, Uruguay’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, to advance Canada’s …
Subsidy Programs Provided by Countries Exporting Softwood Lumber and Softwood Lumber Products to the United States; Request for Comment Pursuant to the Softwood Lumber Act of 2008
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) seeks public comment on any subsidies, including stumpage subsidies, provided by certain countries exportin…
President Trump’s Trade Policy is Delivering for the American People
President Trump’s Trade Policy is Delivering for the American People myarbrough Thu, 04/23/2026 - 18:01 WASHINGTON – This week, Ambassad…
NY-NJ updating port tariff to combat rising backlog of empty boxes
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is revising the excess empty container fee in place since 2023 as off-dock depots become the focal point…
Procedures for Submissions by Certain Steel and Aluminum Producers Committing to New U.S. Steel or Aluminum Production To Obtain Tariff Adjustments Under Proclamation 10984
In Presidential Proclamation 10984 of October 17, 2025 (Adjusting Imports of Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles, Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Parts, an…
SMBs ditch ‘wait-and-see’ as tariffs force supply chain overhaul
Small and medium-sized businesses are rapidly restructuring sourcing and inventory strategies to mitigate the impact of tariffs. The post SMBs ditch ‘…
Breakbulk26: Shippers urged to pivot from typical view of tariffs, trade compliance
Tariff refunds might be available for many breakbulk companies, but they still need to prepare for the possibility of new levies, conference attendees…
Mexico, Japan Pledge Stronger Trade and Investment Ties
Mexico and Japan reaffirmed their strategic partnership on April 20, with President Sheinbaum and Prime Minister Takaichi agreeing to strengthen ties …
US automakers say EU safety, emissions rules contradict tariff deal
The European Union's unratified tariff deal with the U.S. is now in the balance as proposed safety and emissions standards affect big truck import…
News Wrap: Patel sues The Atlantic over story alleging excessive drinking and absences
In our news wrap Monday, FBI Director Kash Patel filed a lawsuit against The Atlantic magazine over a story alleging "excessive drinking and unexplain…
Freight returning to US LTL market as pricing, fuel costs climb higher
The less-than-truckload market is stabilizing, with opportunities for higher prices and profits in the second quarter, but the long-term outlook is st…
Trump administration launches $166B CAPE system for tariff refunds
The Trump administration launched a new system on Monday for importers and businesses to reclaim shares of $166 billion in tariff refunds. The post Tr…
US toymakers absorbing tariff costs, importing less to preserve sales
Higher tariffs prompted importers to shift some manufacturing out of China last year, but other markets simply don’t have the expertise and capacity t…
Viet Nam submits request to join Expansion of the Information Technology Agreement
Viet Nam has submitted a request to join the 2015 Expansion of the Information Technology Agreement (ITA II), the Committee of Participants on the Exp…
Opening Statement of Ambassador Jamieson Greer Before the House Appropriations Committee
Opening Statement of Ambassador Jamieson Greer Before the House Appropriations Committee jgaertner Fri, 04/17/2026 - 11:30 Thank you Cha…
PVH expects improved tariff mitigation results in 2026
The parent company of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger plans to offset 60% of the financial impact of levies this year, doubling the percentage it achi…
From tariffs to Iran war, geopolitics are upending packaging supply chains
Switching all sourcing to the U.S. is nearly impossible, manufacturers and consumer brands say. In 2026, here’s how some CPGs are thinking about…
Federal court hears new case against Trump's latest global tariffs
The U.S. Court of International Trade, a specialized court in New York, is hearing oral arguments Friday in an attempt to overturn the temporary tarif…
Minister Sidhu to represent Canada and advance trade efforts in People’s Republic of China
The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, is travelling to the People’s Republic of China, from April 12 to 13, 2026 to attend t…
Sinaloa Authorities Confirm Death of Nine Vizsla Silver Employees
Mexican authorities have identified nine of the 10 Vizsla Silver employees who were kidnapped in Sinaloa, bringing the number of confirmed dead to nin…
Diageo supplier to idle 2 Kentucky whiskey distilleries
MGP Ingredients will pause production as the market “continues to be structurally oversupplied” due to tariffs and declining alcohol consu…
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Request for Duty-Free Entry of Scientific Instrument or Apparatus
The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other Federal agencies to com…
White House advisers send mixed messages on Trump's latest tariff threat
The president said Wednesday he would "immediately" impose a 50 percent duty on imports from any country that supplies weapons to Iran.
Tariff refund process still unclear for many companies
While some have filed lawsuits and administrative claims, others are waiting for more certainty, experts said.
Dairy Tariff-Rate Quota Import Licensing Program
On March 9, 2026, FAS published in the Federal Register a notice of a proposed rule (91 FR 11174) entitled "Dairy Tariff-Rate Quota Import Licens…
GAC to Become First Fully Chinese Automaker in Mexico
GAC Mexico has confirmed the establishment of its first domestic assembly plant, scheduled to begin commercial operations in 2H26. The move positions …
Trump calls for 50% tariff on goods from nations arming Iran
The president said the duty is effective immediately, although it's unclear how it would be implemented after the Supreme Court clipped Trump'…
Retailers rely on this tariff mitigation tactic. Congress has noticed.
The First Sale valuation method has helped companies lower their tariff costs for decades, but renewed scrutiny claims it harms U.S. production.
Public Hearings Regarding Section 301 Investigations Relating to Structural Excess Capacity
Public Hearings Regarding Section 301 Investigations Relating to Structural Excess Capacity myarbrough Mon, 05/04/2026 - 09:54 WASHINGTO…
Stellantis Targets Cash Flow Recovery After Earnings Miss
Stellantis said restoring industrial free cash flow will be its primary financial objective after first-quarter results showed operational improvement…
Mexico Auto Sector Draws US$2.1 Billion, Shifts to Tech Projects
Mexico’s automotive sector attracted US$2.17 billion in investment in 1Q26, signaling a shift toward technology-driven and regionally aligned projects…
Public Hearings Regarding Section 301 Investigations Relating to Failures to Take Action on Forced Labor
Public Hearings Regarding Section 301 Investigations Relating to Failures to Take Action on Forced Labor myarbrough Fri, 04/24/2026 - 14:59 …
Mexico Auto Sector Navigates USMCA Review, EV Shift
This week, Mexico’s automotive sector faces a pivotal shift as the 2026 USMCA review approaches, with a growing focus on Chinese supply chains. At the…
Ambassador Greer Meets with Blue-Collar Workers and Industry Leaders While Touring Manufacturing Plants Across Michigan and Ohio
Ambassador Greer Meets with Blue-Collar Workers and Industry Leaders While Touring Manufacturing Plants Across Michigan and Ohio myarbrough Mon, 04/13…
'The plan is working': Trump's trade chief brushes off economic fears in Rust Belt tour
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer reiterated the administration's commitment to tariffs and other industrial policies as he touted manufacturin…
US Flags Payments, Energy Barriers Ahead of USMCA Review
The US Trade Representative's 2026 National Trade Estimate Report identified two structural friction points in the bilateral relationship between Mexi…
Ambassador Greer at the Silverado Policy Accelerator Summit
Ambassador Greer at the Silverado Policy Accelerator Summit myarbrough Fri, 05/01/2026 - 17:39 WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Ambassador Jamies…
Trump threatens to raise tariffs on EU automobiles to 25 percent
The social media post comes amid simmering trade tensions between the EU and U.S. on the terms of the trade agreement they reached last year.
Trump removes tariffs on Scottish whisky after King Charles visit
The president credited the king and queen in helping make his decision to lift the restrictions.
Julie Callahan
Julie Callahan jgaertner Wed, 04/29/2026 - 18:47 Leadership Title Deputy United States Trade Representative …
Death, Taxes and Volatility: Why Geopolitics Tops Economic Models
There is an old saying — frequently quoted, rarely questioned — that in this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes. It’s a neat line. Effi…
Prime Minister Carney announces new Advisory Committee on Canada-U.S. Economic Relations
Canada’s new government is forging a new economic and security relationship with the United States. Prime Minister Carney has secured the best deal of…
Volkswagen Deliveries Fall 4% in 1Q26 on China Weakness, Tariffs
Volkswagen reported a 4% decline in global deliveries in 1Q26, totaling 2.05 million vehicles, as weakening demand in China and tariff pressures in th…
Trump threatens 50 percent tariffs on Iran arms supplies. His legal path is murky.
While the president has often wielded tariffs to pressure other countries, the Supreme Court this spring took away his main legal tool.
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