Two Minutes in Trade

China is at risk of losing PNTR. What could be the impact on the US if it does?  Listen for more on today’s Two Minutes In Trade.

AGOA eligibility review is initiated by USTR and in the absence of any trade policies with the African nations Congress should renew AGOA now. Listen for more on today’s Two Minutes In Trade.

Biden Administration admits tariffs out in place by Trump are not going away. Let @STRTRADE help you mitigate liability. Listen for more on today’s Two Minutes In Trade.

Are we headed for a subsidy war?  France is taking its cue from the US Inflation Reduction Act with new benefits to its investors. Listen for more on todays Two Minutes In Trade.

This week, the Biden Administration concluded the first phase of its trade negotiations with Taiwan and expects to finalize an agreement in the coming weeks that covers issues such as trade facilitation, anti-corruption, and good regulatory practices. 

FTZs are in every state and can be used to help US companies be more competitive, manage cash flows and even remain the the US. Listen for more on today’s Two Minutes In Trade.

A new report on forced labor use in China alleged that basically all supply chains need to be reviewed to remove and inputs or products made with forced labor. Listen for details on today’s Two Minutes in Trade.

A recent CBP ruling suggests that the agency may be broadening the scope of its enforcement of the prohibition on imports made with forced labor or at least imposing a higher standard of evidence for releasing shipments suspected of violating that prohibition.

USTR extends at the last minute exclusions from the China 301 tariffs on COVID related products until 6/1 or 9/30/23. Listen for more on today’s Two Minutes In Trade.

The Mother’s Day flower rush reminds us of the tariff, inspection and agricultural admissibility issues unique to this industry -- all the more reason to stop and smell the roses.