The Sharp Drop in US Imports from China: Tariffs Take a Toll in September 2025
The Sharp Drop in US Imports from China: Tariffs Take a Toll in September 2025 In a sign of escalating trade tensions, U.S. imports from China plummeted 22.9% year-over-year in September 2025, according to fresh data from supply chain analytics firm Descartes. This marks one of the steepest monthly declines since the renewal of the […]
Preserve Your Rights to Potential Tariff Refunds
Preserve Your Rights to Potential Tariff Refunds Importers who have paid tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act should take the necessary steps to preserve their right to potential refunds. Multiple lawsuits are challenging the legality of Trump’s IEEPA-based tariffs. If the courts ultimately invalidate these tariffs importers may be eligible for refunds […]
CSMS # 66027027 – Guidance-Additional Duties on Imports from India
CSMS # 66027027 – Guidance-Additional Duties on Imports from India Executive Order (EO) 14329, “Addressing Threats to the United States by the Government of the Russian Federation” signed on August 6, 2025, was issued pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. This EO sets additional ad valorem duty on imported articles of India, due […]
US Trade Tariff Updates: August 2025 Summary
US Trade Tariff Updates: August 2025 Summary The second Trump administration continues advancing reciprocal tariffs to address trade imbalances, with significant expansions under Section 232 for national security. This summary covers all key updates from July 25 to August 25, 2025, including changes to steel, aluminum, and copper tariffs. Recent Updates (July 25 – August […]
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Continues the Suspension of the Heightened Tariffs on China
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Continues the Suspension of the Heightened Tariffs on China CONTINUING THE SUSPENSION OF HEIGHTENED TARIFFS ON CHINA: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order continuing the suspension of heightened tariffs on China. This action is necessary to facilitate ongoing and productive discussion with China about remedying trade imbalances, […]
U.S. Copper Imports Subject to 50% Tariff, Starting Aug. 1
U.S. Copper Imports Subject to 50% Tariff, Starting Aug. 1 President Trump issued a Proclamation this afternoon, July 30, stating that all imports of semi-finished copper products and intensive copper derivative products will be subject to a 50% tariff, effective at 12:01 a.m. ET on Aug. 1. This tariff shall be effective with respect to […]
President Trump Executive Order Ends De Minimis Exemption for Commercial Goods Aug. 29
President Trump Executive Order Ends De Minimis Exemption for Commercial Goods Aug. 29 President Trump signed an Executive Order this afternoon that effectively ends the de minimis exemption for commercial shipments, effective Aug. 29. Thus, “imported goods sent through means other than the international postal network that are valued at or under $800 and that […]
White House Provides Additional U.S.-EU Trade Deal Details
White House Provides Additional U.S.-EU Trade Deal Details Following the Trump administration’s announcement on Sunday, July 27, regarding a trade deal reached with the European Union (EU), the White House published this fact sheet which includes additional details. The EU will pay the U.S. a tariff rate of 15%, including on autos and auto parts, […]
President Trump Announces U.S. Trade Deal Reached with Japan
President Trump Announces U.S. Trade Deal Reached with Japan President Trump on Tuesday evening, July 22, announced that his administration reached a “massive [trade] Deal” with Japan. According to the president’s post on Truth Social, Japan has agreed to invest $550 billion in the U.S., with 90% of the profits of those deals remaining in […]
U.S. and Indonesia Joint Statement Details Recently Reached Framework on Reciprocal Trade Deal
U.S. and Indonesia Joint Statement Details Recently Reached Framework on Reciprocal Trade Deal The Trump Administration, together with the Indonesian government, released the following fact sheet on July 22 regarding the recent framework on a reciprocal trade deal reached between the two countries. The agreement promises to “strengthen our bilateral economic relationship, which will provide […]