Tariffs on auto inputs of 50% put US car makers at a disadvantage vis-a-vis imported finished cars with lower tariffs of 15/10%. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

Nursing a Tariff Hangover?  Investors/investment are paralyzed in the current uncertainty. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

As promised, the Administration has announced a wide range of tariffs for our trading partners. While some countries faired quite well -- quite the contrary for others. Listen in for some of the highlights.

Meanwhile…the CAFC held oral arguments in two cases challenging the legality of the IEEPA reciprocal tariffs. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

Executive Orders and a Presidential Proclamation issued today impacting Brazil, de minimis, and copper. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

The Administration has announced several new tariff rates effective August 1. Still, it has yet to make official modifications to the country-specific rates announced in April, set to kick in on that date. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

The new AI regime has the potential to revitalize America’s tech war with China, including by restricting the spread of advanced AI chips, with implications for the development of quantum computing, semiconductor manufacturing, and weaponry. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.

The United States has officially lifted most economic sanctions on Syria, delisting over 500 entities from the OFAC SDN list and ending a 20-year national emergency. However, targeted sanctions, export controls, and Syria’s designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism remain in effect, requiring continued vigilance from compliance teams.  

As a U.S. importer, is switching to DDP with your foreign seller to reduce duties right for your company? Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

August 1st tariffs on small countries need to be reconsidered - look at Fiji and Lesotho as reasons why. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.