Two Minutes in Trade

No matter what you call it, divorce, de coupling, conscious uncoupling-breaking up is hard to do. Today we Look at the China-US trade codependency.

Restrictions on trade in commodities grown on deforested lands – or products produced from such commodities - are one option under consideration by federal agencies tasked with developing a proposed federal strategy by sometime next year.

CBP has published its updated customs broker modernization regulations. But are brokers and the importing community ready to make all the necessary adjustments?

Don’t just stand there - do something!  But is that something just costly busy work that has no effect on the problem? Listen for more on today’s Two Minutes In Trade.

What is tariff engineering and why would a company do this?  For more information listen to today's Two Minutes in Trade.

White Housed released its National Security Strategy but doesn’t see reducing tariffs or free trade agreements as part of it. Listen for more on today’s Two Minutes In Trade.

Mexico’s maquiladoras are facing significant changes in their operating environment that could signal a departure from what has been an investment-friendly environment since NAFTA.

CBP has been reluctant to find that an origin-conferring substantial transformation occurs when components have a pre-determined use prior to final assembly. Does CBP’s recent decision on motors used to assemble air purifiers in a third country reflect a different approach?

Companies negatively impacted by the China 301 tariffs finally have a chance to comment for USTR’s review of necessity. Listen for details and key dates on today’s Two Minutes In Trade

CIFIUS may come into play for US foreign investments if the National Critical Capabilities Defense Act or and Executive Order are passed. Learn more on today’s Two Minutes In Trade