Two Minutes in Trade

TMIT Canada's tariff cliffhanger. One week before 50% tariffs on Canadian exports- will the countries resolve it before then?  Listen to Two Minutes in Trade for more details. 

Beijing's spin cycle - washing away the "so-called" excess capacity problem. Listen for more o info on Two Minutes in Trade.

Red ink, Red Alert. When a trade deficit means tariffs - a new bill would give authority to the President to impose more tariffs. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

New Section 232 polysilicon tariffs add duties, minimum import prices, and incentives for U.S. production. For more information, listen to today's Two Minutes in Trade.   

The CIT is weighing whether to certify a class action for IEEPA tariff refund. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

The Trump Administration's latest Section 232 aluminum action illustrates a broader shift toward trade policy by negotiation, linking tariff relief to concrete onshoring and investment commitments. The new program reinforces a growing Administration strategy in which both governments and companies can obtain tariff accommodations by reaching deals that advance U.S. manufacturing and supply chain objectives.

Tuba tariffs hit a sour note. Commerce proposes adding derivative products to the steel/aluminum/copper 232 tariffs. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

Friday night was a tariff two-fer!  New tariffs on patented pharmaceuticals and soon new tariffs on quartz surface products. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

Forced labor enforcement is re-gaining momentum with 43 new entities added to the UFLPA Entity List on top of the recently issued Section 301 tariffs. Importers should prepare for more scrutiny and enforcement.

The FCC's new power play means certain connected technology may be banned from import/sale/marketing. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

Importers are watching to see whether upcoming Section 301 tariffs on 16 economies will add to forced-labor duties and conflict with existing trade agreements. For more information, listen to today's Two Minutes in Trade. 

Congress is telegraphing a 500% Message to Moscow. Listen for details on possible new Russia sanctions and tariffs on Two Minutes In Trade. 

From the ART of the deal to an Act of Congress. New bill would put Congress back in the driver's seat on Trade Policy. Listen for more on Two Minutes In Trade. 

A new set of Section 301 tariffs now affects nearly all U.S. imports.  For more information, listen to today's Two Minutes in Trade.  

From ball chasing to a compliance game plan - get your team in shape to avoid a CBP red card! Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

Jordan's ART of the deal! A new tariff agreement was signed with some interesting commitments. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

Cobwebs, Canada, and 50% tariffs. U. S. to impose tariffs on Canadian goods for unfair discrimination. Listen to Two Minutes in Trade for more. 

When the law doesn't quite fit-just change the definition. A new CEA report argues for a BOP definition met by measuring the current account balance only. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

The CIT has provided a path for refunds of liquidated IEEPA entries – you just need to be in court for your turn.

The CIT has provided a path for refunds of liquidated IEEPA entries – you just need to be in court for your turn.

#TMIT EU's forced labor portal is open and the risks are real. New laws effective soon means prepping now. Listen for more on Two Minutes In Trade. 

With key Section 301 decisions approaching, importers face three important dates: the July 15 Brazil 301 decision deadline, July 16 follow-on comments in the Forced Labor 301 investigation, and July 27 rebuttal comments for the proposed U.S.-China Board of Trade.

#TMIT - Deadlines?  We don't meet no stinking deadlines! Section 232 actions well after due dates continue to confound traders with jet engines being the latest. Listen for more on Two Minutes In Trade. 

The "coal" hard facts do not justify an action 232 investigation on national security grounds. Listen to Two Minutes in Trade for more info. 

Two days of USTR hearings proved that a Section 301 case can be about everything from beef and coffee to vermiculite and digital trade—but the fireworks started when U.S. and Brazilian cattle interests squared off, and Flávio Bolsonaro turned a tariff hearing into a preview of Brazil's next presidential campaign.

Reports of the USMCA's death are greatly exaggerated. The agreement carries on for at least 10 more years. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

An uncommon thread of agreement among textile and apparel associations in Section 301 labor comments. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade 

From the Boston Tea Party to the tariffs of today – our country's 250 years of trade policy have generated quite a bit of fireworks!

The US, Canada and Mexico are meeting today to decide the future of North American trade, yet nobody seems entirely sure what decisions—if any—are actually on the agenda. Everyone is waiting for white smoke, except the smoke may turn out to be a press release announcing another meeting.

CAPE refunds: The yellow card is out - don't get a red card and miss out on all entitled refunds. Listen to Two Minutes in Trade for more. 

Don't let a dormant IOR put your goods offsides! CBP purging IOR rolls for inactive IORs. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

CBP is testing a new Type 13 postal entry for low-value shipments amid ongoing de minimis litigation. For more information, listen to Today's Two Minutes in Trade. 

There is renewed attention on import‑related False Claims Act risks, driven by Administration priorities and higher potential recoveries from increased duty rates. Because FCA actions are often initiated by whistleblowers, they can trigger burdensome investigations and substantial penalties.  For more information, listen to today's Two Minutes in Trade.  

In proposing blanket, country-based tariffs, USTR risks ignoring or even undermining years of investment by the U.S. private sector to secure its supply chains against forced labor worldwide.  For more information on this issue, listen to today's TMIT.  

The real World Cup matchup is between CBP and Counterfeiters. Real games but fake goods can dampen fans' enthusiasm. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

USTR is writing prescriptions for pressure with the launch of a new Section 301 investigation into Germany's drug pricing system. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

From tires to copper - Serbia's WRO problem escalates. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

Have you got your ACE in the hole?  CBP released some automation updates for account access for traders. Listen for more on Two Minutes In Trade. 

The window is closing for the Section 301 comment periods for Forced Labor, Vietnam, Brazil, and U.S.-China tariffs. Now is the time to speak up!

That new 79-page forced labor guidance issued by CBP? Looks like a warning, and you need to be ready. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

Your Section 301 refund is not in the mail. SCOTUS declines to take up the HMTX v. US case. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

President Trump's comments raised questions about the USMCA's future, but the agreement's upcoming six-year review is distinct from termination and may be more about negotiating leverage than about an imminent withdrawal.  For more information, listen to today's Two Minutes in Trade.  

No dilly-dallying around if you want reduced sutures on your drugs. Applications to lower 100% tariffs are due tomorrow. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

Mandatory CPSC efiling begins July 8th. While there are no new rules associated with this deadline, the requirement that certificates be filed electronically may prove challenging for importers who not have the proper information - or visibility into their supply chains - to compile and issue certificates of conformity. 

Congress is short on time but long on its chore list. What bills might be addressed before the election?  Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.

Will the new "US-China Board of Trade" be a new framework or the same-old, same-old?  Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

The President's Enforcement E.O. will treat importing more like a privilege than a right, with enhanced vetting, disclosure, and bonding requirements.  When and how will it be implemented -- and what should companies do now?

Read the fine print. Adjustments to steel/aluminum/copper Section 232 tariffs mean you might get a lower rate. Listen to Two Minutes in Trade for more. 

The hits keep coming!  USTR advances new tariff action on Brazil, 60 economies, and China. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

I leave for 1 wedding, and USTR launches  2 Section 301 investigations. Vietnam IPR is open for comments. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.