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In the customs business, delays are becoming less common
by
Sean McHenry
Sep 12, 2022
As congestion eases at some ports, "we know the fixed date of when freight is arriving now," said customs broker Gretchen Blough.
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai: Globalization 1.0 was “fragile.” Will 2.0 be more resilient?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sean McHenry
May 2, 2022
Tai outlined what globalization 2.0 will look like and what those changes mean for the American people at the Milken Institute Global Conference.
Remember the trade war with China? U.S. businesses are still feeling it.
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andie Corban
Apr 19, 2022
Kevin Feig's Florida auto parts company is paying the U.S. government up to $600,000 a month in import duties.
The customs business has become all about handling the unexpected
by
Sean McHenry
Apr 13, 2022
"Everything is just a constant pivot," says Gretchen Blough, a customs broker in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Trade deals improve relations with U.S. allies — gradually
Mar 23, 2022
A new trade deal with the U.K. will erase Trump-era tariffs on steel and aluminum imported into the U.S., and motorcycles and whiskey exported to the U.K.
If China aids Russia, what options would the U.S. have?
Mar 16, 2022
The U.S. could expand tariffs on Chinese goods — but that may raise prices for American consumers.
Debate over solar-equipment tariffs heats up
by
Andy Uhler
Nov 5, 2021
Some say keeping Trump-era levies on foreign-made panels and cells will help the U.S. meet Biden's domestic goals for renewable energy.
For public good, not for profit.
U.S. and EU trade agreement seeks reduction of "dirty steel"
Nov 1, 2021
The pact lifts U.S. tariffs on European steel and European Union duties on bourbon and Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
Biden administration squeaks open door to tariff exemptions
Oct 11, 2021
Some companies that won exemptions from levies on Chinese goods in the past will be able to apply for relief again.
U.S., EU suspend subsidies dispute to focus on China
by
Justin Ho
Jun 16, 2021
Importers on both sides of the Atlantic will save billions in retaliatory tariffs for imports.