Two Minutes in Trade

The long-awaited Trump–Xi White House meeting is taking place tomorrow, Thursday, September 24th. The issues discussed there and the agreements reached will set the table for the future of US-China trade policy.

By: Edward Steiner

COOL beef, but a cold calendar. Beef mandatory labeling is back on the menu but Congress isn't working in the kitchen. Listen for more on Two Minutes In Trade.

Today's trade is not your grandmother's GATT, and the WTO is necessary to provide guidance but needs to update its frame of reference. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.

CBP is taking a closer look at importer identity information and has warned that inaccurate or incomplete Form 5106 filings could result in voided importer numbers and other enforcement consequences. In this episode, Mark Tallo explains the new policy, the risks for importers and customs brokers, and why a quick review of your importer profile may be time well spent.

By: Mark Tallo

Section 113 of the Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 could impose secondary tariffs of up to 100 percent on major purchasers of Russian energy and countries facilitating sanctions evasion. The new tariff authority requires mandatory imposition of tariffs but the President retains significant discretion and options to creates waivers and special exceptions.

By: Edward Steiner

Poised for imminent passage, the Russia and Iran Act of 2026 would create a new secondary tariff tool aimed at countries buying Russian energy or helping Russia evade sanctions. The bill could mark a new chapter in Trump trade policy by turning sanctions enforcement into a mandatory, country-wide tariff mechanism with significant implications for importers and global supply chains.

By: Edward Steiner

Poised for imminent passage, the Russia and Iran Act of 2026 would create a new secondary tariff tool aimed at countries buying Russian energy or helping Russia evade sanctions. The bill could mark a new chapter in Trump trade policy by turning sanctions enforcement into a mandatory, country-wide tariff mechanism with significant implications for importers and global supply chains.

By: Edward Steiner

The White House recently ordered the Department of Agriculture to prepare a report as part of efforts that may eventually result in mandatory country of origin labeling requirements for beef.

By: Alvaro Ferreira

While the deadlines for the administration to take action in the Section 232 probes on robotics and industrial machinery; PPE, medical consumables, and medical equipment; and wind turbines have already passed, action in these proceedings remains a distinct possibility.

By: Alvaro Ferreira

Customs brokers and importers are gatekeepers to our country's security and safety. Since 9/11, CBP's partnership programs have recognized, and especially now must increasingly value, the critical role these good actors play.

By: Lenny P. Feldman