Two Minutes in Trade

The EU delayed the deforestation law requirement by one year and added a new “no risk” category. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

You get a tariff, and you get a tariff, and you get a tariff. President-elect Trump signaled tariffs of 25% on Mexico and Canada and 10% on China, effective January 20, 2025. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade

US-China Economic & Security Review Commission makes recommendations to Congress on trade with China. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

We know that the President-elect has made his affinity for tariffs and enforcement quite clear. How will his aspirations impact CBP’s agenda and leadership?

AI can be help and harm. Setting international rules is paramount. Listen for more on Two Minutes In Trade. 

Importers have been providing product safety certificates to CPSC after entry upon request. Starting in 2025, CPSC will require the submission of certificates electronically at the time of entry. 

President-Elect Trump tapped Howard Lutnick to be Secretary of Commerce and to lead the administration’s Tariff and Trade Agenda with direct oversight of USTR. Are Robert Lighthizer’s chances of being the administration’s trade consigliere dimming or is he willing to go to the mattresses?  Listen to today's Two Minutes in Trade for more information.

Robert Lighthizer is being considered as a potential trade czar to oversee U.S. trade policy across different agencies. No matter what, he will have a sizable role as President-Elect Trump’s trade consigliere.  Listen to today's Two Minutes in Trade for more information. 

The House bill introduced mirrors the Senate bill, which increased tariffs on China to Column 2+ and retroactive to 1/1/24. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

The EU carbon tax on certain industries could lead to the US taking similar action. Listen to Two Minutes in Trade for more.