Two Minutes in Trade

The Senate is urging the Administration to include Japan in its discussions under the AUKUS agreement. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

CBP has issued a guidance document that answers some vital questions concerning Type 86 de minimis transactions. But is this what de minimis should look like in the long run?

It’s ALIVE!  The MTB will be introduced granting duty exemption or reductions retroactive to 1/1/21 thru 12/31/25. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

Trade policy depends on your perspective and USTR’s hearing on supply chain resiliency is showing how divergent opinions are. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

Sometimes, forever is too long - as is the case with PFAs. A new bill will highly regulate PFAs containing goods. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

It’s getting tighter and tighter. The party balance in the House of Representatives is hanging by a thread. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

BIS is the new sheriff in town issuing an interim rule restricting exports of firearms to 36 countries, requiring new licenses. Listen to Two Minutes in Trade for more info. 

That ship has already sailed. USTR agrees to a section 301 investigation of China’s unfair practices in the shipbuilding industry. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

CBP Acting Commissioner Miller appreciates the critical role customs brokers and intermediaries play in supply chains as “force multipliers” and partners. But according to CBP, is everyone playing fairly?

Products containing cobalt-from batteries to zippers-could face increased scrutiny for potential forced labor under the new bill. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.