Two Minutes in Trade

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. 

The Department of Justice has threatened to appeal Judge Eaton's order requiring refunds even for entries that are finally liquidated, and the request for CBP Commissioner Scott to appear before the court. A legal fight regarding finally liquidating entries is likely to ensue.

The Mexican government recently issued separate regulations aimed at further modernizing and improving Mexico's foreign trade, foreign investment, and sanitary procedures.

This week the United States and Mexico begin formal talks leading up to the formal joint USMCA review in July. USTR signals that tariffs will remain in place as long as the US continues to run a trade deficit with its North American partners.

It's not all about goods - US and Sweden sign broad framework agreement. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

Shine a light on it. The new bill will require releasing 232 reports and the rationale for tariffs. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

Have you seen the uptick in CBP's importer vetting to establish right to make entry? Here's why we think it's happening and what you could expect.

Turnberry Trade Agreement terms advanced by the EU-but there's some off ramps. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

Tariff court challenge 2.0:   same fight, new statute. Listen for details on the section 122 challenge on Two Minutes in Trade. 

Congress is putting the brakes on connected cars, and the bill might have enough gas to be implemented.   Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

Duty calls at the Supreme Court as the original case against the Section 301 tariffs on List 3 and 4a awaits a hearing. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

CBP says it has processed 8.3 million IEEPA refund entries and paid $35.46 billion so far.  For more information, listen to today's Two Minutes in Trade.  

An adjustment in name, an exclusion in practice. Pharmaceuticals may get a break from 100% tariffs. Learn how in Two Minutes in Trade. 

Straight from the Strait of Hormuz to your closet-continued pressure and tariffs keep prices rising. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

Congress is looking at Section 232 tariffs on the auto sector, but will they give it a tune-up or a complete rebuild?  Listen for more on Two Minutes In Trade. 

In a 2-1 decision the CIT has ruled the section 122 tariffs unlawful. Here's what importers should be thinking about for a possible round-two of refunds in light of an almost certain appeal.

Speak now or forever hold your peace. USTR seeks input on its review of the necessity for the China Section 301 tariffs on goods in Lists 1 and 2. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

Vietnam is getting Priority Status - but it's not the benefit you might think. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade

Show me the money!  CAPE edition.  CBP announces new reports to help importers track their refund status. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

When de-risking becomes a risk. China's new Decree 834 could put companies at risk. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

Bourbon, Barrels, BMWs and Blacklists. It's a busy Friday. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

Cabotage- you can't eat it, and you can't do it either. Listen to Two Minutes in Trade for more info

CBP rolls out the incubator for tariff refunds - CAPE- and some entries have been cleared for refunds - but don't count your chickens yet. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

From temporary to permanent- Mexico makes increases stick and requires more proof for exemptions. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.