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

IEEPA tariffs effective March 4 for Canada and Mexico; increased to 20% for China. Steel & aluminum section 232 tariff details emerge. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

The Administration’s about face to allow de minimis for China-produced goods for the time being left many uncertain as to what the future holds. There are some important steps traders should be considering now from both a practical and policy perspective.

March Madness is upon us!  There are several important deadlines in March. Listen for details on Two Minutes in Trade. 

USTR seeks comments on proposed fees to assess on Chinese flagged and built ships. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

Zombie DST section 301 investigations! President Trump calls for a renewed look at DSTs for several countries. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

USTR is kicking off the development of a reciprocal tariff policy and seeking public comments. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

It would not be surprising if U.S. state efforts to address toxic chemicals in consumer products picked up the pace this year as the Trump administration reduces the federal workforce and focuses on other priorities.

Lack of enthusiasm for AGOA or other trade preferences may presage the end of U.S. unilateral market access programs. For more information, listen to today's Two Minutes in Trade.  

With 2 weeks to go until March 4th, the date the postponed tariffs are scheduled to go into effect, the auto industry is anxiously waiting for developments and hoping for another reprieve. In the meantime, companies should look at their options and consider what levers they may be able to pull to blunt any potential impacts if the tariffs go into effect.  Please visit ST&R’s website for a list of options that companies can employ to help reduce or eliminate tariffs at: https://www.strtrade.com/trade-news-resources/tariff-actions-resources/mitigating-tariff-increases