Two Minutes in Trade

Something fishy may be going on, and China’s exports of fish could be banned - either administratively or through legislation. Listen for more on today’s Two Minutes in Trade.  

Customs Modernization Act was introduced, but it only focuses on enforcement. Listen for more info on today’s Two Minutes in Trade. 

New entities added to the UFLPA list deeming imports with a nexus to these entities to have been made with forced labor. Get more info in today’s Two Minutes in Trade. 

While we raise our glass of wine during the holiday season, let’s be mindful of the prohibitive tariffs our winemakers face in growing economies. Listen for more on today’s Two Minutes in Trade. 

Keep bourbon affordable in the EU!  USTR is urged to find a permanent solution to the threat of tariffs on US spirits. Listen for more details on today’s Two Minutes in Trade. 

In dulci jubilo-is it time for some rejoicing?  A bipartisan bill to amend and extend the GSP was introduced. Maybe it will move?  Listen for more on today’s Two Minutes in Trade. 

Is the Grinch or Santa Claus coming to town?  USTR needs to release its review of the necessity for the Section 301 tariffs on Chinese goods. Learn more on today’s Two Minutes in Trade.  

DST or digital services tax may be coming to Canada effective January 1, 2024. Listen to today’s Two Minutes in Trade for details. 

How many agencies does it take to solve supply chain issues?  It seems all of them!  A new White House Council on Supply Chain Resilience aims to do just that. Listen for more on today’s Two Minutes in Trade. 

The EU is now the world’s #2 exporter behind China and ahead of the US. They cite the vast array of trade agreements as a leading reason. Listen for more on today’s Two Minutes in Trade.