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U.S. Announces Potential Tariffs on European Nations Amid Greenland Dispute: What Importers Should Prepare For
On January 17, 2026, President Donald Trump announced that the United States would impose new import tariffs on several European nations in response to their opposition to the U.S. acquisition of Greenland. The tariffs would begin at 10%…
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Canada's Supply Chain Reporting Obligations: Combating Forced and Child Labor
The Government of Canada's Fighting Against Forced Labor and Child Labor in Supply Chains Act ( the Supply Chains Act ) came into force on January 1, 2024. The Act is intended to increase transparency and promote responsible business…
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U.S. Announces Section 232 Tariffs on Advanced AI Chips to Strengthen National & Economic Security
The White House has announced significant new trade measures targeting advanced computing chips, citing urgent national security concerns tied to U.S. dependence on foreign semiconductor supply chains. These actions taken under Section 232…
Read advisory →Trade Advisory: U.S. Imposes 25% Tariff on Countries Engaged with Iran – No Official Framework Yet
President Trump posted on Truth Social that “ Effective immediately, any Country doing business with the Islamic Republic of Iran will pay a Tariff of 25% on any and all business being done with the United States of America. This Order is…
Read advisory →Mexico’s 2026 Tariff Reform: What Importers Need to Know by January 1, 2026
Mexico has approved a comprehensive tariff reform under code CD LXVI II 1P 082, amending the Tariff of the General Import and Export Tax Law (LIGIE/TIGIE). The reform enters into force on January 1, 2026, and raises MFN/BASE duties on a…
Read advisory →Canada Imposes 25% Surtax on Steel Derivative Products
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Read advisory →America First Trade Policy - Tariff Update
Issued: November 24, 2025 Effective Date: November 13, 2025 Authority: Executive Order – Modifying the Scope of Tariffs on the Government of Brazil
Read advisory →Trade Advisory: U.S. Framework Agreements with Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, and Guatemala
The United States has taken a significant step toward strengthening economic ties in the Western Hemisphere by announcing Framework Agreements on Reciprocal Trade with Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, and Guatemala. These agreements are…
Read advisory →U.S.–Switzerland–Liechtenstein Tariff Updates
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) and the Department of Commerce have implemented tariff modifications under the U.S.–Switzerland–Liechtenstein Framework Agreement. These changes are outlined in Federal Register Notice FRN 2025…
Read advisory →U.S. Government Reopens Following Historic Shutdown – Implications for Trade Stakeholders
On November 12, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a bipartisan funding bill into law, officially ending the 43-day government shutdown—the longest in U.S. history. The legislation restores funding for most federal agencies through…
Read advisory →U.S. Government Shutdown: What It Means for Your Import & Export Operations
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the majority of Partner Government Agencies (PGAs) involved in import/export oversight are classified as essential services. These agencies will continue working throughout the shutdown,…
Read advisory →Section 232: Steel and Aluminum Import Tariffs
Beginning August 2, 2025, a 50% tariff will apply to semi-finished copper products such as:
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Client Advisory: Providing for the Revocation of Syria Sanctions
As of July 1, 2025, the United States has lifted most sanctions and trade restrictions on Syria. The executive order was made public on June 30, 2025 with Executive Order: Providing for the Revocation of Syria Sanctions . The executive…
Read advisory →Client Advisory: Canada Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) - Reminder
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has confirmed that the transition period for posting financial security under the CARM system ends at 3:00 am EDT on Tuesday, May 20th, 2025 .
Read advisory →Reminder: Restrictions on Export Controls to Pakistan
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has published a final rule imposing new controls on exports, reexports, and transfers (in-country) involving 6 key categories of items to Pakistan to address diversion…
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