Secretary Rubio stated that once global tariffs are imposed, there will be room for negotiating new trade deals. While many remain worried about the tariffs that remain to be imposed, others, like the U.K., are trying to get first place in line for when the tariffs start coming down.

More tariffs are possible for ships calling at US ports under a new FMC investigation.

The CBP advisory group known as COAC is back up and running with a full roster. What kind of input will they provide to the new administration?

BIS seeks public comment on two new Section 232 investigations: copper and lumber/timber. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

The pause on the 25% duty for CA and MX imports (10% for energy or energy resources) is limited to products of Canada and Mexico that qualify as originating under the USMCA. Importers must understand and apply the complex USMCA rules and maintain supporting documentation to avoid these tariffs. An unexpected 25% increase (and possible penalties) down the road for a faulty USMCA claim could be catastrophic to your business.

Diamond and seafood importers need full supply chain visibility to prove that their goods are NOT Russian originating. Listen for more details on Two Minutes in Trade. 

With the administration restoring duty free treatment for most Canadian and Mexican products on March 7th, just three days after the 25% tariffs went into effect, many importers are asking whether their shipments are stuck with the duties for three days. It all comes down to the different options for date of entry and duty calculation.

USITC releases report that could help negotiate an agreement with the EU. Listen for more on Two Minutes In Trade.  #TMIT

You get a 232 investigation and you get a 232…now we are investigating Lumber. Listen for more details on Two Minutes In Trade.

Copper imports are facing potential tariffs under section 232. Listen for more on Two Minutes In Trade. #TMIT