Two Minutes in Trade

The Biden administration is emphasizing Russia’s potential to conduct malicious cyber activity.  Critically reviewing CBP’s CTPAT cybersecurity criteria and resource materials can greatly minimize such threats.

DOT and USDA release reports on the supply chain offering some interesting solutions. Learn more on today’s Two Minutes In Trade.

U.S. farmers feed the world and benefit from trade as their products are sold around the world.  For more information to Listen to today's Two Minutes in Trade.  

Russia and Belarus to lose NTR possibly as early as this week. Listen for more info on today’s Two Minutes In Trade.

The Energizer case focusing on an article’s pre-determined use when determining origin has vexed numerous importers trying to avoid China section 301 tariffs. The recent Cyber Power decision may indicate that the courts are willing to take a broader view on origin, more aligned with commercial reality.

CBP takes new action against goods believed to be made by North Korean workers. The use of North Korean workers in any part of an imported good’s supply chain can result in detentions and seizures by CBP.

CBP takes new action against goods believed to be made by North Korean workers. The use of North Korean workers in any part of an imported good’s supply chain can result in detentions and seizures by CBP.

On April 8th at 9:00AM EST, Forced Labor and Forced Task force will hold a public hearing on forced labor in China and potential measures to prevent the importation of goods made with Forced Labor.  For more information on today's podcast listen to today's Two Minutes in Trade.

Preparations for UFLPA enforcement continue, with the US receiving close to 180 comments, many with largely different views, on how to proceed with the enforcement scheduled for June 21.

Despite the evolving nature of trade rules and policies, it is important to look out for day-to-day compliance issues and remember the basics about responding to CBP inquiries.