E-Merchants Trade Council News

TRADE 232 on Pharma Imports

Karen Kelly — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:38:21 GMT

Adjusting Imports of Pharmaceuticals and Pharmaceutical Ingredients into the United States – The White House

ECOMMERCE UPS FedEx Fuel Charges

Karen Kelly — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:30:05 GMT

FedEx and UPS join the list of companies charging extra gas surcharges UPS will adjust fuel surcharges weekly to align to the market. FedEx increased prices by 26%. USPS added an 8% increase to the current pricing effective April 26.

TRADE Asia Dependent on Middle East Oil

Karen Kelly — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:14:36 GMT

Iran war hits supply chains for K-beauty, ramen and clothes

ECOMMERCE Amazon-USPS Deal

Karen Kelly — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:49:01 GMT

Amazon and US Postal Service reach delivery deal

Amazon represents 15% of all USPS packages. It just reduced that volume by 20% in its latest offer. ( Previously it planned to reduce by nearly 70%)

TARIFF SMEs Left Behind

Karen Kelly — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:50:03 GMT

Small businesses are being left out of tariff refund process, CBP data suggests

TRANSPORTATION Rail Corridor Connects Two Oceans

Karen Kelly — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:05:19 GMT

Forget the Panama Canal: A new interoceanic corridor just shipped 900 vehicles across two oceans in 72 hours

TARIFF More on the Portal

Karen Kelly — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:47:37 GMT

US tariff refund portal to exclude one-third of imports at first

TRADE Stronger Canada Supply Chain Security

Karen Kelly — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:50:32 GMT

Legislation that strengthens the immigration system and border security receives Royal Assent - Canada.ca

This law target organized crime, money laundering and examination of import-export goods

ECOMMERCE USPS Enhances Tracking Accountability & Verification

Karen Kelly — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:47:22 GMT

USPS Tracking Changes Signal Shift Toward Accountable Access | Supply Chain Dive

ECOMMERCE Amazon Adds 3.5% Fuel Surcharge

Karen Kelly — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:43:57 GMT

Amazon to apply 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge on fulfillment | Supply Chain Dive

ECOMMERCE Williams Sonoma Includes Tariffs in Its Projections

Karen Kelly — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:42:33 GMT

Williams-Sonoma isn’t planning for tariff refunds anytime soon | Supply Chain Dive

ECOMMERCE Negotiate Your Fuel Surcharges with UPS/FedEx

Karen Kelly — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:39:53 GMT

How FedEx, UPS shippers can limit fuel surcharge pressures | Supply Chain Dive

UPS and FedEx are open to negotiation of surcharges in contract negotiations. The USPS will start charging an 8% fuel charge on April 26

TARIFF Refund Requests Start April 20

Karen Kelly — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:35:59 GMT

CBP’s tariff refund process will take up to 45 days to deliver returns | Supply Chain Dive

If you file April 20 expect a refund in early June if the system processes as expected. CBP has issued the prioritization order for reviewing refund requests ( See Limits on IEEPA Processing article/April 2)

ECOMMERCE FedEx Scales AI for Better Service

Karen Kelly — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:34:47 GMT

FedEx’s next AI leap to feature RFID, robotics | Supply Chain Dive

TRANSPORTATION Added Security in the Supply Chain

Karen Kelly — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:33:41 GMT

Matson responds to growing cargo theft in intermodal shipments | Supply Chain Dive

Transportation Trucking Capacity

Karen Kelly — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:31:38 GMT

Trucking capacity crunch draws shippers to intermodal | Supply Chain Dive

Trucking faces rate and capacity pressure

TRANSPORTATION The Oil Supply Chain

Karen Kelly — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:45:07 GMT

Shipping traffic shows tentative recovery through Strait of Hormuz

Three consecutive days of movement through the strait

ECOMMERCE Amazon Adds Charges

Karen Kelly — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:59:33 GMT

Amazon tells sellers it's adding a 3.5% charge to offset rising fuel and logistics costs

TARIFF Limits on IEEPA Entry Processing

Karen Kelly — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:54:22 GMT

CBP sets limits on the entries it will process during phase 1 of IEEPA tariff refunds

CAPE will process unliquidated entries first

Entries not being processed: Reconciliation, drawback ADD/CVD, non-ACE entries

TARIFF Loans Against Refunds

Karen Kelly — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:07:46 GMT

Tariff-struck companies exploring loans backed by refund claims

TRADE PMI Indicates Economic Expansion

Karen Kelly — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:51:29 GMT

US manufacturing sector grows in March; supplier delivery performance deteriorates

TARIFF CBP System Processing

Karen Kelly — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:31:49 GMT

Trump tariff refunds may take up to 45 days once system operational, CBP says

CCBP will prioritize liquidated and "under review" entries

TRADE India Import Duties Reduced

Karen Kelly — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:24:41 GMT

India may cut import duties and curb exports to ensure local supplies

TRADE India Export Zones

Karen Kelly — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:23:13 GMT

India allows export zones to sell locally as trade strains grow

TARIFF IEEPA Portal Registrations

Karen Kelly — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:18:35 GMT

The IEEPA tariff refund portal tops 26,000 registrations as CBP races to pay back $166 billion

TRADE DHS Funding

Karen Kelly — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:16:48 GMT

US Senate clears way for House to pass funding bill to end DHS shutdown

TARIFF Steel & Aluminum

Karen Kelly — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:13:11 GMT

US set to roll out tiered tariffs on steel, aluminum imports

TRADE Bill to Repeal a National AI Policy

Karen Kelly — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:41:32 GMT

H.R.8031 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): To repeal the Executive order entitled "Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence". | Congress.gov | Library of Congress

TRADE National Policy on AI: US

Karen Kelly — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:39:28 GMT

White House National Policy Framework for AI - Legislative Recommendations

TRADE MC 14 DG Comments

Karen Kelly — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:29:24 GMT

dg_statement_mc14_closing_hod_e.pdf

Note the package of items discussed found on page 2 of teh speech

ECOMMERCE USPS Risk

Karen Kelly — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:57:35 GMT

USPS lost $9 billion last year, and now your postage is at risk

ECOMMERCE No SBA Loans for Non Citizens

Karen Kelly — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:50:50 GMT

Big change for California small businesses: No more SBA loans for non-citizens

TRADE The Oil Supply Chain

Karen Kelly — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 13:15:18 GMT

From Four-Day Weeks to AC Bans, the World Is Scrambling to Save Energy - WSJ

Three reasons the stock market can endure the war

While oil is being rationed in many global markets stock market predictions are for 3.6% earnings in all sectors and oil prices down to $85 a barrel before year end

ECOMMERCE FedEx 2 hour Delivery Service

Karen Kelly — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:33:07 GMT

FedEx announces major change to delivery times

TRADE WTO Negotiates DST Moratorium

Karen Kelly — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:24:25 GMT

WTO members try to close gap between US, India on e-commerce tariff moratorium

TRADE Travel to China Handover Passwords

Karen Kelly — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:10:26 GMT

China summons US envoy to HK over alert on security law changes

ECOMMERCE China Exploited De Minimis

Karen Kelly — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:00:19 GMT

Trump closed one of China’s trade loopholes. Now it’s time to finish the job

EMTC provides diverse opinions so our readers can decide. De minimis created a disadvantage for American businesses Online marketplaces should be held legally accountable for large scale abuse.

TRADE Global Trade Software

Karen Kelly — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 19:14:45 GMT

CROSS Ruling H350722: Online platform; conducting customs business without a license.

TARIFF Liquidated Entries Can Reliquidate

Karen Kelly — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 19:10:14 GMT

gov.uscourts.cit.19346.50.0_1.pdf

Liquidated entries for which liquidation is final AND is not final should be re-liquidated without IEEPA

TRADE China eBLs

Karen Kelly — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 18:52:10 GMT

(34) China Legalizes eBLs: A Turning Point for Trade Finance | LinkedIn

TRADE Replacement Refunds

Karen Kelly — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 18:42:35 GMT

Replacement Refund Instructions for Returned Checks and Rejected ACH Refunds | U.S. Customs and Border Protection

TARIFF IEEPA and Lawsuits

Karen Kelly — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 18:37:10 GMT

fDi Intelligence – Your source for foreign direct investment information - fDiIntelligence.com

Some audits of refund requests show significant numbers of errors in the initial filing of entries, said to be as much as 85% in some audits. Importers need to know who they are trusting with their business Check out the Global Trade Passport Toolkit for Managing Brokers

ECOMMERCE UK B2B2C Valuation

Karen Kelly — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 18:29:46 GMT

HMRC's recent ruling clarifies that for customs valuation in a B2B2C model, the relevant sale for customs purposes is the sale to the end customer, not the upstream related-party transaction

TRADE Small Business Needs a Logistics Strategy

Karen Kelly — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 21:16:15 GMT

How the War with Iran Could Impact U.S Small Businesses and Supply Chains - Global Trade Magazine

Rising oil prices impact operating margins. Small businesses employed strategies like diversified supply chains and onshoring. Inflation and interest rates are still factors in operating costs.

TRADE Small Business and Iran Impact

Karen Kelly — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 21:14:52 GMT

Tariffs were already squeezing small businesses. Now the Iran conflict is pushing them to the brink as rising oil prices boost shipping costs - AOL

TRADE Small Business Tariff Costs

Karen Kelly — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 21:09:20 GMT

RELEASE: Trump’s Tariffs Have Cost Small-Business Importers $306,000 on Average - Center for American Progress

EMTC seeks to provide information for small businesses. Center for American Progress is a progressive policy institute

TRADE Stronger US China Ties?

Karen Kelly — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:16:16 GMT

China willing to strengthen economic, trade cooperation with US

TRADE China's Trade Investigations

Karen Kelly — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:08:52 GMT

China starts trade probes against US before Xi-Trump summit

ECOMMERCE Government Sales

Karen Kelly — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:01:50 GMT

A push to ‘level the playing field’ threatens minority- and women-owned businesses

TRADE Tariffs Had Muted Impact in 2025

Karen Kelly — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:47:39 GMT

Tariff Impacts on Overall Economy Muted in 2025 As Importers Footed the Bill

TRADE Express Carriers Charge Broker Fees For Imports

Karen Kelly — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:52:07 GMT

FedEx and UPS charged fees for collecting tariffs. Now, customers want that money back.

B2C Customers demanding that brokerage fees for filing their entry for an imported item be refunded. Brokers normally charge a fee to provide a clearance service.

TRADE EU Resumes US Trade Deal

Karen Kelly — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:01:06 GMT

EU resumes US trade deal with ‘multi-tiered safety net’ | Supply Chain Dive

The EU is implementing a framework deal with the US

ECOMMERCE WTO MC 14 Starts March 26

Karen Kelly — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:57:56 GMT

| InsideTrade.com WTO Lacks Consensus on Ecommerce

ECOMMERCE Hugo Boss Reduces Air Freight

Karen Kelly — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:55:29 GMT

Hugo Boss aims to cut air freight for cost, emissions benefits | Supply Chain Dive

ECOMMERCE USPS Wants Heavier Packages

Karen Kelly — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:54:00 GMT

USPS must win higher-value, heavier packages, CEO says | Supply Chain Dive

ECOMMERCE USPS Rates Increasing Service Cuts

Karen Kelly — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:52:13 GMT

Postal Service CEO: Service cuts, price hikes an option absent reforms | Supply Chain Dive

ECOMMERCE FedEx Offers 2 hour Delivery

Karen Kelly — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:50:59 GMT

FedEx taps OneRail to offer 2-hour, end-of-day delivery | Supply Chain Dive

ECOMMERCE France E-invoicing starts September 1

Karen Kelly — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:48:03 GMT

France E-invoicing

France’s e-invoicing and e-reporting mandate is beginning on 1 September 2026. For non-residents with a French VAT number, they are excused from the exchange of e-invoicing, but are subject e-reporting for non-resident rules. However, mid and smaller non-residents have a 1-year waiver till 1 September 2027.

ECOMMERCE Bosnia Fiscal Registry 2028

Karen Kelly — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:44:59 GMT

Bosnia e invoicing

Bosnia mandated B2C fiscal registering effective in 2028. It also passed legislation for B2B and B2G e-invoicing requirements for 2029

ECOMMERCE Malawi VAT on Digital Services

Karen Kelly — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:43:42 GMT

VAT for Digital Services

ECOMMERCE Norway E Invoicing 2027

Karen Kelly — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:41:00 GMT

E Invoicing Norway

E invoicing will be mandatory for all B2B transactions in Norway

TRANSPORTATION Federal Audits of CDL for Road Safety

Karen Kelly — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:57:08 GMT

13,000 CA truck drivers lose licenses overnight—new rule threatens 437,000 more across America

ECOMMERCE USPS Fuel Surcharge 8%

Karen Kelly — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:50:08 GMT

New cost for Americans? USPS delivery fees plan could hit millions amid fuel surge

ECOMMERCE Amazon May Reduce USPS Deliveries

Karen Kelly — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:46:45 GMT

Amazon USPS contract standoff threatens nationwide package delays

ECOMMERCE URGENT USPS Reforms

Karen Kelly — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:06:27 GMT

US Postal Service to ask Congress for urgent reforms to survive 'beyond next year'

USPS has a severe financial crisis that requires $1 stamps and/or 5 day delivery USPS has a net loss of $118B USPS employes 531,261 people (2025) They have over 257,000 vehicles (2025) Volume in pieces is down approximately 48% between 2006 and 2025

ECOMMERCE Small Business Innovation

Karen Kelly — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 20:21:37 GMT

Summary of S. 3971: Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act - GovTrack.us Passed by Congress March 17 2026

ECOMMERCE USPS Needs Reform

Karen Kelly — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:17:17 GMT

Reform needed to help USPS: Nikki Budzinski

ECOMMERCE 1099K on $20,000 + 200 transacrions

Karen Kelly — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:02:26 GMT

IRS kills the $600 Venmo tax rule that scared millions of sellers

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act of July 4 2025 codified this and overturned the $600 threshold imposed by the American Rescue Act of 2021.

TRADE Force Majeure on Oil

Karen Kelly — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 17:50:07 GMT

Exclusive-Iraq declares force majeure on foreign-operated oilfields over Hormuz disruption, sources say

ECOMMERCE USPS Financial Cliff 2027

Karen Kelly — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 17:47:17 GMT

USPS already lost $1.3 billion this year — and cash shortages might halt mail delivery in 2027

TARIFF IEEPA Cases Reassigned

Karen Kelly — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:40:05 GMT

gov.uscourts.cit.17080.80.0.pdf

The cases were reassigned from a 3 judge panel to Judge Eaton. The cases are stayed.

TRADE Forced Labor Probes

Karen Kelly — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:08:40 GMT

US opens forced-labor probe into 60 trading partners | Supply Chain Dive

TRADE Supply Chain Agility

Karen Kelly — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:06:07 GMT

Firms plan to boost supply-chain agility as tariff turmoil persists | Supply Chain Dive

Agility is necessary when uncertainty is certain.

TRADE Ecuador Deal

Karen Kelly — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:04:29 GMT

US finalizes reciprocal trade deal with Ecuador | Supply Chain Dive

Deal includes coffee and flowers

ECOMMERCE Store Based Fulfillment

Karen Kelly — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:03:37 GMT

Ocado turns to store-based e-commerce fulfillment as it looks beyond Kroger | Supply Chain Dive

ECOMMERCE Amazon 1-3 Hour Delivery

Karen Kelly — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:01:56 GMT

Amazon launches 1-hour, 3-hour delivery options | Supply Chain Dive

TRADE Transpacific Trade Remains Stable

Karen Kelly — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:01:09 GMT

Transpacific trade remains stable amid Iran war, port exec says | Supply Chain Dive

TRANSPORTATION Fuel Fees Rise

Karen Kelly — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:00:23 GMT

FedEx, UPS up fuel fees, levy Middle East surcharges amid Iran war | Supply Chain Dive

TRANSPORTATION Amazon Top Delivery Provider

Karen Kelly — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:59:34 GMT

Amazon overtakes USPS as top delivery provider by volume: report | Supply Chain Dive

TRADE Conducting Customs Business with AI

Karen Kelly — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:49:00 GMT

CROSS Ruling HQ 350722 covers use of technology for making entry including OCR and AI. The Unlicensed Company is impermissibly conducting Custom Business by developing an OCR tool to identify entry data, using AI to classify beyond 6 digits and submitting 5106s.

TRADE EU Vote on Agreement

Karen Kelly — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:47:17 GMT

EU lawmakers to vote on trade agreement with US next week

ECOMMERCE

Karen Kelly — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:42:42 GMT

Amazon said USPS backed out at the 'eleventh hour' in contract negotiations to increase package volume

USPS, a self funded entity may run out of cash within 1 year It handled over 1 billion Amazon packages each year

TRADE Made in America

Karen Kelly — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:28:39 GMT

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Ensures Truthful Advertising of Products Claiming to be Made in America – The White House

Made in USA is under auspices of the Federal Trade Commission. Before claiming one should read the requirements carefully

ECOMMERCE Digital Tax Free

Karen Kelly — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:25:52 GMT

US presses WTO to keep the global internet tariff-free forever

The US is a leading voice against the DST MC-14 will be held at the end of March to further discuss this and other topics

ECOMMERCE USPS Needs More Money

Karen Kelly — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:17:34 GMT

Postmaster warns of "end of postal service as we know it"

USPS proposes increasing loan limits, closing post offices, 5 day service and raising postage to $1.00

TARIFF Refund Process

Karen Kelly — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:57:57 GMT

Trump’s tariff refunds are coming, but not to your wallet yet

TRADE US- Canada - Mexico Negotiation

Karen Kelly — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:42:32 GMT

Tricky negotiations begin Monday to renew a trade pact between the United States, Mexico and Canada

TAX Impact of Tax Laws

Karen Kelly — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 12:51:20 GMT

Small Businesses Share Impact of the New Tax Law | U.S. Chamber of Commerce

EMTC encourages our members and friends to discuss new or pending tax laws with their accountant as they develop business strategies

TRADE Ecuador Deal

Karen Kelly — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:01:37 GMT

Trump administration finalizes Ecuador trade deal to cut tariffs

TRADE Made in USA Enforcement

Karen Kelly — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 17:55:46 GMT

Trump signs order to combat fraudulent 'Made in America' labels, White House says

TARIFFS Customers Bring Class Action Lawsuits

Karen Kelly — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:50:30 GMT

Could you join a Trump tariff class-action suit? Here’s what’s been filed

TRADE WTO MC14

Karen Kelly — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:17:59 GMT

WTO | 2026 News items - Director-General updates members on final preparations for "turning point" ministerial

TRADE Canada Tax Remission: Steel Imports

Karen Kelly — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:00:09 GMT

Orders In Council - Search

TRADE Canada Compliance-Toxic Substances

Karen Kelly — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:58:32 GMT

Compliance guide for the Certain Products Containing Toxic Substances Regulations - Canada.ca

TRADE Canada Deficit Widens on Lower Exports

Karen Kelly — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:48:20 GMT

Canada's trade deficit in January widened, missing consensus estimates

TRADE China Rebukes 301 Review

Karen Kelly — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:45:23 GMT

China slams US trade probe ahead of Paris talks

TRANSPORTATION Jones Act Waiver

Karen Kelly — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:28:07 GMT

Trump administration tells oil industry to prepare for Jones Act waiver on domestic shipping, sources say

TRADE Panama Canal

Karen Kelly — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:16:44 GMT

China pulls levers to punish Panama after canal loss

COSCO suspends activities at the port of Balboa effective March 17. No cargo is being accepted for Bilboa. Empties should be returned to Manzanillo Shippers should monitor Maersk and MSC sailings.

TARIFF Customers Bring Class Action Suit

Karen Kelly — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:59:16 GMT

Customer sues Costco for tariff refunds

TRADE Exports Increased in January

Karen Kelly — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:55:59 GMT

US trade deficit narrows in January as exports jump to record high

Exports increased 5.5% in January Imports fell about 1%

TARIFF CBP 40% Complete

Karen Kelly — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:41:38 GMT

New details emerge on Trump tariff refunds

TARIFF Sec 301 A Presidential Favorite

Karen Kelly — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:28:10 GMT

Trump might get away with his new tariffs: The law he’s relying on survived over 3,600 legal challenges, and even Biden used it

TRADE Bill Additional Requirements for Importer of Record

Karen Kelly — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:57:33 GMT

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TARIFF Revenue Drops in February

Karen Kelly — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:42:45 GMT

US tariff revenue dropped by over $1 billion in February as Supreme Court upended Trump's blanket duties

TARIFF Refund Buyouts

Karen Kelly — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:33:10 GMT

Tariff refund update as US businesses offered buyouts

Buyouts are offered at $.20 to $.60 on the dollar. Businesses are considering if this is worth pursuing

TRADE Managing Korea Investment of $350B

Karen Kelly — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:28:25 GMT

South Korean lawmakers pass law to manage Seoul's pledge of $350 billion in US investments

TARIFF Customers Want A Share

Karen Kelly — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:12:10 GMT

Costco customers sue for share of refunds from Trump tariffs | Reuters

TRADE 301 Updates

Karen Kelly — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:04:24 GMT

Home | United States Trade Representative

TRADE Is Onshoring Sustainable?

Karen Kelly — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:24:20 GMT

Can reshoring and onshoring deliver manufacturing sustainability benefits? | Supply Chain Dive

TARIFF Section 122 Allows Duties Up To 15%

Karen Kelly — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:21:30 GMT

States sue Trump in bid to halt 10% global tariff | Supply Chain Dive

Is a "trade deficit" the same as a" balance of payment deficit"?

TARIFF 45 Day Delay

Karen Kelly — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:19:52 GMT

CBP says it can’t comply with court order for tariff refunds yet | Supply Chain Dive

TARIFF Refunds to Customers

Karen Kelly — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:18:58 GMT

Costco to flow tariff refunds, ‘if and when’ received, back to customers | Supply Chain Dive

TRADE De Minimis Case Can Proceed

Karen Kelly — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:16:22 GMT

De minimis: Case aiming to revive exemption can proceed, court rules | Supply Chain Dive

TRADE Viewpoint: Value of WTO

Karen Kelly — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:15:12 GMT

WTO Blog | The value of the WTO: An economics viewpoint in six instalments

EMTC seeks to provide various viewpoints for our readers

ECOMMERCE AI Infrastructure

Karen Kelly — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:01:32 GMT

AT&T outlines $250 billion US investment plan to boost infrastructure in AI age | Reuters

TRADE China

Karen Kelly — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:04:06 GMT

China’s export machine keeps pumping ahead of Trump visit

TRANSPORTATION Port Congestion

Karen Kelly — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:02:34 GMT

Hormuz shipping slowdown spurs port congestion from India to Singapore

TRANSPORTATION The Black Swan

Karen Kelly — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:44:28 GMT

Why the US stock market may have been right about Iran all along

Oil, fertilizer and gold coast beaches could be at the center of a Black Swan event as the buyers seek bargains in the stock market. The market is up 20% over last year

TRANSPORTATION Cargo Insurance

Karen Kelly — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:43:05 GMT

There's another big reason why shipping companies and insurers aren't willing to risk the Strait of Hormuz

TARIFF Timeline Changes

Karen Kelly — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 20:49:17 GMT

CBP gets extension to process $166 billion in tariff refunds

TRADE Enforcement Against Individuals $3.8M

Karen Kelly — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 20:45:33 GMT

download Individual Settles for $3,777,00 for violations of Syria sanctions.

TARIFF New Key Date April 20

Karen Kelly — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:23:23 GMT

Judge pushes back timeline for tariff refunds

CIT Judge Orders CBP Report on Refunds by March 12th

Mariane Rowden — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 21:30:46 GMT

New York, NY --

On March 6, 2026, CIT Judge Eaton issued a second order in response to CBP Executive Director Brandon Lord's Declaration concerning the ACE system's capacity to issue refunds. As a result, Judge Eaton directed CBP to submit a report to the Court advising progress toward development of refund process for IEEPA duties. Read the order here.

TARIFF CBP Response

Karen Kelly — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 21:18:35 GMT

gov.uscourts.cit.19346.31.0_1.pdf Statement of Brandon Lord

64% of all entries are informal entries which liquidate immediately. Approximately 4 million informal entries will automatically liquidate by March 16. 15 million entries are beyond the CBP 90 day reliquidation period.

TARIFF Hedge Funds Snap up Refunds

Karen Kelly — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 15:53:38 GMT

Meet the quiet winners of the Supreme Court tariff ruling: hedge funds creating a $100 billion market snapping up rights to importers’ tariff refunds

Cantor Fitzgerald denies tariff trades

TRADE Import Capital Goods

Karen Kelly — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:05:45 GMT

Higher capital goods prices lift US imported inflation in January

TARIFF Lower Tariffs Advantage for Business

Karen Kelly — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:58:57 GMT

Tariffs are lower and businesses are racing to take advantage

ECOMMERCE IRS & Gig Economy

Karen Kelly — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:50:21 GMT

IRS cracking down on type of income earned by millions - here's how to protect yourself

TRANSPORTATION Panama Ports

Karen Kelly — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:37:35 GMT

CK Hutchison steps up legal push as Panama moves to seize ports

TRANSPORTATION Maersk Suspends Two Services

Karen Kelly — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:35:37 GMT

Maersk, a bellwether for global trade, suspends two key shipping services due to Iran war

TARIFF The CIT Order

Karen Kelly — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:09:35 GMT

CIT Order re IEEPA Tariffs.pdf

CBP shall liquidates entries without IEEPA. Liquidated entries that are not final shall be re-liquidated without IEEPA.

TRADE Reconfiguring China Trade

Karen Kelly — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:49:07 GMT

China’s grip on global container trade deepens as ... | myKN

TRADE Middle East Impact

Karen Kelly — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:47:56 GMT

Middle East conflict hits shipping, oil prices, and other international trade news | World Economic Forum

ECOMMERCE The Rise of Alternatives

Karen Kelly — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:45:35 GMT

3 ways FedEx, UPS competitors are leveling up in 2026 | Supply Chain Dive

ECOMMERCE Canada Post Strike

Karen Kelly — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:43:46 GMT

Canada Post contract voting dates set, along with strike vote | Supply Chain Dive

TRANSPORTATION Increasing Rail Services

Karen Kelly — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:42:58 GMT

Norfolk Southern, CMA CGM partner on intermodal service | Supply Chain Dive

TARIFF Sec 122 15%

Karen Kelly — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:41:47 GMT

US to hike global tariff to 15% ‘sometime this week,’ Bessent says | Supply Chain Dive

TRANSPORTATION Snarled

Karen Kelly — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:40:55 GMT

Iran conflict snarls 10% of world’s container fleet: ONE CEO | Supply Chain Dive

TARIFF The CIT Takes Center Stage

Karen Kelly — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:52:38 GMT

The tiny court at the center of a massive scramble to get tariff money back

ECOMMERCE On-line Businesses Take Effort

Karen Kelly — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:53:05 GMT

As a busy mom, I started an online T-shirt business expecting to make passive income. I lasted only 3 months.

TARIFF Liquidation of Entries

Karen Kelly — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:42:03 GMT

Judge orders Trump administration to finalize goods entering US without assessing tariffs that were struck down

TARIFF Refunds with Interest

Karen Kelly — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:49:14 GMT

US to pay interest if ordered to refund importers over tariffs

TARIFF Section 122 15% Starts in March

Karen Kelly — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:41:11 GMT

Higher tariffs likely this week, says US Treasury

TRADE USTR on IEEPA Decision

Karen Kelly — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:15:41 GMT

Ambassador Greer Issues Statement on Supreme Court IEEPA Decision | United States Trade Representative

TRADE 301 Investigation Coupang

Karen Kelly — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:14:14 GMT

Section 301 – Korea's Acts, Policies, and Practices Concerning Coupang (Petition) | United States Trade Representative

TARIFF CAFC Ruling

Karen Kelly — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:52:09 GMT

UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FEDERAL CIRCUIT

TARIFF Remand Order

Karen Kelly — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:33:10 GMT

gov.uscourts.cafc.23105.174.0_1.pdf

TRADE Small Business Report

Karen Kelly — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:03:18 GMT

Last year, small US firms faced notable tariff price pressures, Fed report finds

TRADE Compliance as Enablers

Karen Kelly — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:33:04 GMT

Compliance culture reset 2026 - From gatekeepers to growth enablers

TARIFF Small Business Giving Refunds

Karen Kelly — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 21:17:02 GMT

Small business owner is already giving her customers a tariff refund

TRADE First Sale- For Now

Karen Kelly — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 20:42:32 GMT

How US businesses are shaving billions off their tariff bills

First Sale has a high bar for documentation to support it

TRADE Significant Drop in Trade Deficit

Karen Kelly — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 20:34:52 GMT

'Buckle up!': CNBC anchor left visibly shocked as US trade deficit plunges from $136B to $29B — lowest since 2009. Was Trump right about tariffs?

January 2025: $136B December 20: $70B February 2026: $30B . Imports were down. Exports were up.

TRADE Tariff Refund Act of 2026

Karen Kelly — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 20:25:01 GMT

Trump tariff refunds of $175 billion could be repaid immediately under new bill

Process all refunds (to 300,000 importers) in 180 days. Prioritize small businesses .

TRADE Seized Swords

Karen Kelly — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 21:49:12 GMT

Philadelphia CBP officers intercept Bronze Age swords and arrowheads from the northeastern region of Iran | U.S. Customs and Border Protection

TRADE Revoking China 's. PNT Status

Karen Kelly — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:39:30 GMT

Effects on the U.S. Economy of Revoking China’s Permanent Normal Trade Relations Status

USITC is analyzing impact of revoking this status

TARIFF Small Business Gears Up

Karen Kelly — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:47:04 GMT

Small businesses gear up for tariff fight after Supreme Court rules against Trump

Care Bears company sues CBP for refunds

TARIFF China Tariff 27%

Karen Kelly — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:43:34 GMT

China gets a major reprieve on tariffs. Don’t expect a reversal.

TARIFF 15%

Karen Kelly — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:07:04 GMT

Navigating the new 15% global tariff: What it means for US consumers

TRANSPORTATION New Safety Policy

Karen Kelly — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:00:50 GMT

Thousands of truckers, targeted by Trump, could lose licenses

TARIFFS Driving Britain & Chuna Alliance?

Karen Kelly — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:59:04 GMT

Trump’s tariff chaos drives British businesses into arms of China

TARIFF Lots of Opinions

Karen Kelly — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:56:40 GMT

Everyone has something to say at the Supreme Court. Why the tariffs ruling had more than 160 pages

TRANSPORTATION UPS Buyout Goes Forward

Karen Kelly — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:35:02 GMT

UPS driver buyouts: Court denies Teamsters plea to halt rollout | Supply Chain Dive

TARIFF FedEx Sues for Refunds

Karen Kelly — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:29:46 GMT

FedEx sues US for refunds on Trump tariffs | Supply Chain Dive

FedEx wants reliquidation of IEEPA import entries but it cautions uncertainty around refunds The cases raises questions whether FedEx has to pass refunds on to its customers.

TRADE Global Value Chains

Karen Kelly — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:08:28 GMT

WTO Blog | Data Blog - Rewiring global value chains in a changing global environment

TRADE What Happens to Indonesia Deal?

Karen Kelly — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:14:39 GMT

US, Indonesia formalize reciprocal trade agreement | Supply Chain Dive

TARIFF Tariff Cheats Cause More Harm

Karen Kelly — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:13:46 GMT

China’s $112 billion cargo gap shows record US tariff evasion

TRADE Suspension of De Minimis Continues

Karen Kelly — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:39:12 GMT

Continuing the Suspension of Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for All Countries – The White House

If you want to see de minimis re-instated contact EMTC We are gathering information on the impact to your small business for potential further action

TRADE IEEPA Ends February 24 2026

Karen Kelly — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:23:03 GMT

CSMS # 67834313 - Ending Collection of International Emergency Economic Powers Act Duties

It is important to understand the entry date for your goods to know if your current imports are subject to IEEPA-or Sec 122.

TRADE Some Tariffs End Some EOs Still in Effect

Karen Kelly — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:21:06 GMT

Ending Certain Tariff Actions – The White House

Note while some EOs are reversed others remain in effect. Check the EO that applies to your goods

TRADE EO on Sec 122

Karen Kelly — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:15:45 GMT

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Imposes a Temporary Import Duty to Address Fundamental International Payment Problems – The White House

Implemented effective Feb 24 to stem the outflow of US dollars. Some products will be exempt including articles subject to Sec 232

9903.03.01 – 10% ad valorem Section 122 duty

TARIFFS China Monitoring Next Phase

Karen Kelly — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:35:39 GMT

China monitoring Trump’s new trade moves after US court defeat

TARIFF The SCOTUS Ruling

Karen Kelly — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 20:47:50 GMT

24-1287 Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump (02/20/2026)

TRADE The Biggest Importing Countries

Karen Kelly — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 19:14:40 GMT

The world's 30 biggest importers of goods

TRADE No Policy Change

Karen Kelly — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:43:45 GMT

Trade Rep Greer says tariff policy 'hasn't changed' despite SCOTUS ruling

TARIFF The Moves That Upset Equilibrium

Karen Kelly — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:37:48 GMT

Lagarde says US tariff moves risk upsetting equilibrium with EU

TARIFF Mo Tariffs- No Visit

Karen Kelly — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:29:37 GMT

India cancels key trade mission to US over Trump tariffs chaos

TARIFF EU - US Must Honor Trade Deal

Karen Kelly — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:20:03 GMT

EU says US must honor a trade deal after court blocks Trump tariffs

TARIFF The Hit to Small Business

Karen Kelly — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 11:39:54 GMT

Trump’s tariffs get knocked out — but the hit to small business is just beginning

The timeline for refunds is uncertain. Survival of small businesses may depend on the speed of the refunds.

TARIFF Apple Refunds of Tariffs

Karen Kelly — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 11:38:42 GMT

How the Supreme Court's decision affects Apple and its $3.3 billion tariff bill

TARIFF Small Business Refund Struggle

Karen Kelly — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 11:23:43 GMT

Kevin O'Leary: Tariff ruling a 'nightmare' for businesses

"This is a major compliance cost".

TARDE SCOTUS Rules IEEPA Tariff Illegal

Mariane Rowden — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:45:31 GMT

Washington, DC --

Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its long-awaited decision in the "IEEPA Tariff Case" where Plaintiffs challenged the President's authority to impose tariff using the International Economic Emergency Powers Act (IEEPA), which has been traditional used for foreign affairs. The Supreme Court held that the President does NOT have the authority under IEEPA to impose tariffs. See Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump, President of the United States.

Any company that paid IEEPA tariffs over the last year should file a lawsuit to claim a refund of the tariffs. Please contact EMTC (mrowden@emtc.org) for more information.

TRADE Plan to Revitalize Maritime

Karen Kelly — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:59:46 GMT

Restoring-Americas-Maritime-Dominance.pdf

Understand the four pillars of the Maritime Action Plan: Incentivize Modernize Strengthen Increase

TRANSPORTATION Lunar New Year Drives Cargo

Karen Kelly — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:56:47 GMT

Early Lunar New Year spurs air cargo volume boost | Supply Chain Dive

ECOMMERCE FedEx Shrinks Footprint

Karen Kelly — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:53:58 GMT

FedEx plans to close over 475 stations due to Network 2.0 | Supply Chain Dive

FedEx will reduce its facility footprint by approximately 30%

ECOMMERCE UPS Closing Facilities

Karen Kelly — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:49:20 GMT

UPS’ 2026 closures will hit Atlanta, Dallas, other cities across US | Supply Chain Dive

UPS is rightsizing its network to account for fewer Amazon packages and using USPS for final mile on Ground Saver service Facilities affected are staffed by Teamster members.

ECOMMERCE FedEx Specialization Plans

Karen Kelly — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:43:39 GMT

FedEx narrows e-commerce delivery focus to ‘specialized’ shipments | Supply Chain Dive

FedEx will focus on business to business high value shipping segments. FedEx expects capacity to tighten

TRANSPORTATION Hapag-Zim

Karen Kelly — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:07:07 GMT

Hapag-Lloyd to buy Israeli rival Zim for $4.2 billion

ECOMMERCE Beware of Counterfeits

Karen Kelly — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:38:33 GMT

Pittsburgh CBP officers seize over $300,000 in counterfeit designer brand handbags, jewelry, and scarves from China | U.S. Customs and Border Protection

If your products depend upon branding consider registering products with CBP Protect your IP

TRANSPORTATION Maritime Fees

Karen Kelly — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 21:57:41 GMT

White House pitches new fees, incentives to fund maritime revival

The Maritime Action Plan proposes fees on cargo arriving on foreign built ships It also recommends a maritime prosperity zone for investments

TRADE AGOA Authorized

Karen Kelly — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:01:48 GMT

Statement from Ambassador Jamieson Greer on the Reauthorization of the African Growth and Opportunity Act | United States Trade Representative

AGOA is in effect from September 2025-December 31, 2026.

TRADE Trade Compliance and the World Cup 2026

Karen Kelly — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:54:45 GMT

CBP reports significant ESTA, TTP approvals for FIFA World Cup 2026™ qualified nations | U.S. Customs and Border Protection

With anticipation of millions of travelers, Trusted Traveler Programs such as SENTRI and NEXUS or others should be considered if you plan to attend.

TRADE Export Manifest Update Fed Reg

Karen Kelly — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:08:07 GMT

Federal Register :: Electronic Export Manifest for Vessel Cargo

TRANSPORTATION UPS Job Cuts

Karen Kelly — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:38:51 GMT

UPS' plan to cut 30,000 jobs hits legal roadblock amid Amazon pivot

TRADE Funding US Japan Deal Projects

Karen Kelly — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:39:22 GMT

Japan, US far apart on $550 billion fund projects, Akazawa says

TRANSPORTATION Cargo Theft in Supply Chains

Karen Kelly — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:35:15 GMT

$7.8 million Florida cargo theft ring toppled: 6 facing 300 years for stripping state’s supply chain

TRANSPORTATION New Regulation: CDLs

Karen Kelly — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:10:34 GMT

DOT closes major commercial trucking loophole blamed for illegal immigrants causing fatal crashes

This regulation limiting foreign CDL drivers goes in effect on/about March 15. Foreign applicants must submit an unexpired foreign passport and Form I-94 States are required to verify immigration status

TRADE Milwaukee Tool Enforcement Action

Karen Kelly — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:31:04 GMT

Trump administration took 'enforcement action' against Chinese-owned company based in Wisconsin

Milwaukee Tool , owned by Techtronic Industries of Hong Kong, may face tariff evasion charges

TRADE US Fiscal Situation Has Improved

Karen Kelly — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:26:09 GMT

Federal deficit shrinks for the fourth straight month

In January 2025 the government spent $82B more than its revenue. IIn January 2026 the government spent $30B more than its revenue.

TRADE First Sale Option Under Review

Karen Kelly — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:19:12 GMT

Senate lawmakers introduce bipartisan bill to end 'First Sale' customs rule

First Sale is a complex process to reduce duty costs . Users must prove that the first sale is intended only for the US market. The two key cases are Nissho Iwai and Meyers. (See US CIT)

TRADE Tariff Revenue Increased 304%

Karen Kelly — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:14:39 GMT

US tariff revenue up 300% under Trump as Supreme Court battle looms

FY25 revenue reached $124B with Jan 2026 at $30B

TRADE Tariffs Hit $30B Mark

Karen Kelly — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:04:29 GMT

Tariff duties hit $30B as Supreme Court weighs case

Trade deficit is down 26% over the previous year according to Treasury.

TRADE Customs Bonds Shortfall

Karen Kelly — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:52:20 GMT

Trump tariffs leave importers with record-breaking $3.5 billion US Customs bond funding shortfall

Importers are responsible to calculate and project their duty payments and acquire sufficient bond coverage for the anticipated amount. This is part of a normal compliance review

TRADE Is De minimis Coming Back?

Karen Kelly — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:00:54 GMT

US Congress reconsiders de minimis rule for low-value parcels

TRADE Iran Tariffs

Karen Kelly — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:14:56 GMT

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Addresses Threats to the United States by the Government of Iran – The White House

TRADE US Bangladesh Deal

Karen Kelly — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:13:01 GMT

US inks deal with Bangladesh to reduce tariffs | Supply Chain Dive

19% Tariffs with potential to remove tariffs on textile goods

TRADE US India Joint Statement

Karen Kelly — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:12:13 GMT

United States-India Joint Statement – The White House

TRADE US India Deal Prompt Implementation

Karen Kelly — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:11:17 GMT

US, India reach framework deal to lower tariffs | Supply Chain Dive

TRADE Target Cuts Supply Chain

Karen Kelly — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:10:03 GMT

Target cuts 500 roles, primarily in supply chain | Supply Chain Dive

TRADE China Canada Deal

Karen Kelly — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 21:10:16 GMT

Prime Minister Carney forges new strategic partnership with the People’s Republic of China focused on energy, agri-food, and trade | Prime Minister of Canada

By March 1 China will lower tariffs on canola seed Canada will import 49,000 EVs China will have visa free access for Canadian travelers

TRADE US Argentina Agreement Signed

Karen Kelly — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 21:02:42 GMT

Ambassador Greer Signs the United States–Argentina Agreement on Reciprocal Trade and Investment | United States Trade Representative

Agricultural products have zero reciprocal tariff. Most products have 10% cap on reciprocal tariffs Import licenses (NTB) are eliminated or fast tracked. No DST Check your HTS for the appropriate category

TRADE CARM Late Penalties

Karen Kelly — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 20:59:59 GMT

Customs Notice 25-02: CARM Transition Measure – Late Payment Penalties and Interest

Effective from Jan 31 2026 late penalties will apply. Review your statements of account and due dates.

TRADE The Text for Guatemala Trade Deal

Karen Kelly — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 20:38:45 GMT

Guatemala ART 1.30 for posting CLEAN.pdf

DST: Guatemala shall not impose duties on electronic transmissions

TRADE El Salvador Deal

Karen Kelly — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 20:36:13 GMT

El Salvador signs trade agreement with US | KELO-AM

TRADE Import Bonds Boom

Karen Kelly — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 20:03:31 GMT

President Trump's tariffs fueled US Customs bond market boom. Now billions hang on Supreme Court ruling

Refund tariffs and Refund bond premiums?

TRADE French Slump

Karen Kelly — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 19:53:24 GMT

French champagne and perfume feel the pain of Trump tariffs

The US is 20% of French exports.

TRANSPORTATION USPS Accepts bids on Available Capacity

Karen Kelly — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:39:14 GMT

USPS last-mile bidding process: What shippers should know | Supply Chain Dive

Bidders can deliver bulk to the last mile USPS sorting station

TRADE Procurement Professional Challenge

Karen Kelly — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:36:00 GMT

Supply chain shortages: What’s at risk in 2026? | Supply Chain Dive

EMTC offers supply chain courses to help professionals navigate challenges

TRADE Canada Trade Deficit Rises on Fewer US Exports

Karen Kelly — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:34:33 GMT

Canada records big jump in trade deficit in November as US exports fall | Reuters

TRADE China in Latam

Karen Kelly — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:31:19 GMT

Takeaways from report on Chinese goods flooding Latin American markets | AP News

Brazil and Mexico are alarmed by a flood of low priced goods

TRADE US-Argentina Deal Signed

Karen Kelly — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 20:56:01 GMT

Argentina says it signed US trade deal with Trump

US removes tariffs and Argentina opens its markets

TRADE US India Trade Deal Signing

Karen Kelly — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 20:41:47 GMT

India to sign trade deal with United States in March, minister says

TRADE The Trade Divorce

Karen Kelly — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 20:33:59 GMT

The American and Chinese economies are hurtling toward a messy divorce

Ce-coupling is inevitable but so is fierce rivalry.

TRADE Customs Broker Exam

Karen Kelly — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:52:10 GMT

Customs Broker License Exam (CBLE) Registration Information | U.S. Customs and Border Protection

The exam is April 22 Registration is Feb 9- March 11. EMTC wishes all candidates the best of luck.

TRADE MSME in Global Trade

Karen Kelly — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:45:06 GMT

omd_25_002_smart-customs-propos1-en_bl2.pdf

The WCO proposes an AEO program for MSMEs

TRADE Federal Register Notice CPSC eFiling

Karen Kelly — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:40:45 GMT

Federal Register :: Certificates of Compliance

TRADE CPSC eFiling July 8 2026

Karen Kelly — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:37:53 GMT

CPSC eFiling Program Slick Sheet

eFiling will be mandatory starting July 8 2026 Importers should be checking their products now

ECOMMERCE Shein Brazil Stalled

Karen Kelly — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:33:20 GMT

Shein tried to turn Brazil into a production hub. Local factories walked away | Reuters

The regulatory framework and logistics challenges ended the deal

TARIFF US India Deal

Karen Kelly — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 20:47:25 GMT

US cuts tariffs on India to 18%, India agrees to end Russian oil purchases

Tariff drop from 50% to 18%- No oil surcharge

TRADE China-Latam

Karen Kelly — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:09:51 GMT

Flooded by cheap Chinese goods, Latin America is fighting back to protect its industries

TRADE US- India Deal

Karen Kelly — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:02:20 GMT

Trump announces new trade deal with India

This is the first news on the deal

ECOMMERCE USPS DDP

Karen Kelly — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 18:51:17 GMT

360 USPS Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) | Postal Explorer

USPS DDP intends to ensure delivery of merchandise to the recipient without any additional charges for import duties, taxes, and fees being due upon delivery. Eligible customers have the option to purchase USPS DDP as an extra service when sending goods via Priority Mail Express International (PMEI), Priority Mail International (PMI), and First-Class Package International Service (FCPIS), when available at a retail service counter, online using Click-N-Ship, through USPS APIs or using Global Shipping Software (GSS). USPS DDP is initially available for shipments to Canada, Germany, and the United Kingdom – with expansion to other international destinations expected in the future.

TRADE US El Salvador Agreement

Karen Kelly — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 15:59:30 GMT

Ambassador Greer Signs the U.S.–El Salvador Agreement on Reciprocal Trade | United States Trade Representative

TRADE Greenland Supply Chain

Karen Kelly — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 15:35:59 GMT

Greenland, Supply Chains, and Why Ownership Is the Wrong Question - O'Meara & Associates

EMTC provides diverse opinions. Is the Greenland discussion akin to INCOTERMS concepts of Ownership-Possession-Control ?

TARIFFS IEEPA Goods Inspection?

Karen Kelly — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 15:22:36 GMT

eCFR :: 19 CFR 151.6 -- Place of examination.

Given the current emphasis on fraud discovery could Customs request to inspect goods as a condition of a refund (if that is the SCOTUS decision)? We still await a SCOTUS decision.

TRADE Cutting Border Delays

Karen Kelly — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 14:59:00 GMT

(1) Five Steps to Cut Border Delays and Unlock Regional Trade: A Guide for West African Policymakers | LinkedIn

AfCFTA requires a reduction in NTBs

ECOMMERCE Public Square Transitions to FinTech

Karen Kelly — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 14:31:07 GMT

PublicSquare Appoints Dusty Wunderlich as Chief Executive Officer

Public Square will focus on cash flow efficiency

TARIFFS El Salvador Agreement

Karen Kelly — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:52:23 GMT

El Salvador Agreement 1.29 FINAL.pdf

Some products have tariffs removed others are capped at 10%

TRADE Threat from Cuba & Its Allies

Karen Kelly — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:46:24 GMT

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Addresses Threats to the United States by the Government of Cuba – The White House

TRADE Record Export of Services

Karen Kelly — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:12:10 GMT

US trade deficit widens by the most in nearly 34 years in November

Imports of capital goods increased which may be due to the 100% depreciation provision in the OBBB

TRADE Panama Cancels Port Contract

Karen Kelly — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:11:03 GMT

Panama voids Hong Kong-based firm's canal port contracts

ECOMMERCE Moratorium on Electronic Transmissions

Karen Kelly — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 20:48:36 GMT

WTO | 2026 News items - WTO members exchange views on e-commerce in preparation for MC14

The moratorium is still under discussion for the 14th Ministerial This bears watching closely

ECOMMERCE USPS Noncompliance Fee

Karen Kelly — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:49:55 GMT

Parcel Size, Weight & Fee Standards

The fee is charged when commercial customers do not provide accurate dimensions. Non-machinable surcharges will apply to retail first class letters Non-machinable mail is polybagged, has strings or clasps or contains bulky items like pencils, keys or is self mailer or booklet. If approved, effective July 12, 2026.

TRADE Volume & Value

Karen Kelly — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:43:39 GMT

WTO | 2026 News items - World trade volume remained flat in Q3 of 2025 while its dollar value hit record high

The dollar value of trade was up 7.5% Merchandise trade volume was up 4.5%. A weaker dollar makes US exports more attractive due to the FX rate.

TRADE For Trade Professionals Traveling Abroad

Karen Kelly — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:40:59 GMT

CBP and PHL Airport launch Enhanced Passenger Processing for U.S. travelers returning from overseas | U.S. Customs and Border Protection

TRADE Broker Permit Fee Due

Karen Kelly — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:37:43 GMT

Federal Register :: Customs Broker Permit User Fee Payment for 2026

The Permit Fee is due January 30, 2026. Reminder: individual broker continuing education must be completed by January 31 2027.

TRADE Davos Outcomes

Karen Kelly — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 20:34:23 GMT

Trade is changing — and Davos 2026 made it clear. Here are 10 insights | World Economic Forum

The message- diversify whether you are a large or small business or a large or small economy

TRADE 301 Exclusions Are Product Specific

Karen Kelly — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 20:28:54 GMT

26-04.pdf Atlas Power LLC v United States

The CIT affirmed the classification but denied a 301 exemption. This case spells out the logic for these conclusions

TRANSPORTATION UPS Shifts Away from Amazon

Karen Kelly — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:18:07 GMT

UPS will slash 30,000 jobs as company shifts away from Amazon

UPS is reducing dependence on shipments from Amazon as it seeks to differentiate itself

TRANSPORTATION FedEx Delays Jan 26 2026

Karen Kelly — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:02:53 GMT

FedEx Service Alerts and Shipping Updates

Winter Storm Fern may cause delays of shipments

TRANSPORTATION USPS Last Mile Solicitation

Karen Kelly — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:56:17 GMT

U.S. Postal Service Opens Bid Solicitation Platform For Entry to Last-Mile Delivery Network - Newsroom - About.usps.com

USPS is accepting industry proposals for using its last mile delivery service USPS has capacity available and is offering it to large and small companies.

TRADE New Global Entry Rules-Biometrics

Karen Kelly — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 15:51:54 GMT

New Global Entry rules for 2026: 7 major changes you need to know before your next flight

ECOMMERCE USPS Suspends Delivery

Karen Kelly — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 14:38:49 GMT

USPS temporarily suspends deliveries in 36 states: Details

The affected states are listed in this article

TRADE It's Not Globalization

Karen Kelly — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 22:15:58 GMT

The US didn’t lose to globalization. It invented a better version of it.

EMTC includes articles with a range of opinions for our readers to consider.

TRADE Outcomes from WEF Davos

Karen Kelly — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 22:08:59 GMT

CEOs leave Davos warning Europe to shape up or lose to US, China

ECOMMERCE Who Owns Tik Tok?

Karen Kelly — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 22:04:05 GMT

What we know about who's buying TikTok's US business

TRADE LA/LB Port Expansion

Karen Kelly — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:05:21 GMT

Port of Los Angeles plans for growth after 'roller coaster' year

The port plans infrastructure and technology expansion in advance of 2028 Summer Olympics

ECOMMERCE Denmark Ends the Post Office

Karen Kelly — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:33:13 GMT

Denmark offers US a road map for quitting the post office

"There is nothing so permanent as a government program" Milton Friedman

TRADE EU Customs Charges on LVS

Karen Kelly — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 17:10:33 GMT

EU Customs 2026 small parcel charges threaten IOSS - vatcalc.com

TRADE Agreements & Deals Reshape Trade

Karen Kelly — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 20:54:45 GMT

How trade agreements are reshaping global business landscape | McKinsey

NTB are reduced. FDI is up 65%. Opportunities are created. Supply chains are re-imagined.

TRADE CBP USDA Webinar: Screwworms

Karen Kelly — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 21:33:22 GMT

U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Office of Field Operations is hosting a webinar on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. ET titled New World Screwworm (NWS) Impact to U.S.. This webinar will provide an overview of New World Screwworm, focusing on raising public and stakeholder awareness, recognizing symptoms, implementing prevention strategies, understanding reporting requirements, and identifying points of contact for support. The webinar will also highlight the ongoing collaboration between the Agriculture Programs and Trade Liaison (APTL) and USDA Veterinary Services.

To register for this free webinar, click here. All registrants will receive the access link for the webinar the day before the event, but entry into the webinar is on a first-come, first-served basis as seats are limited. After the live event, this and other previously recorded webinars will be available for replay at Trade Outreach Webinars | U.S. Customs and Border Protection (cbp.gov).

TRANSPORTATION Great Jobs

Karen Kelly — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 21:01:08 GMT

Indeed says truck driving is one of the best jobs to have in 2026—it pays $160K with no degree required

ECOMMERCE USPS Opens Bid

Karen Kelly — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:53:29 GMT

US Postal Service opens bidding for last‑mile delivery access to raise revenue

With the loss of Amazon USPS has capacity available

TRADE More US China Talks Before April

Karen Kelly — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:30:54 GMT

Greer floats more US-China trade talks before Trump’s April trip

ECOMMERCE Amazon and USPS Break Up

Karen Kelly — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:11:17 GMT

Amazon ends USPS partnership after $9.5 billion loss; 100,000 workers affected

Amazon's pivot from USPS underscores the criticality of the need for flexible supply chains to meet dynamic environments.

TAX Third Party Payer 1099K

Karen Kelly — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:58:37 GMT

IRS revises and updates Form 1099-K frequently asked questions (FAQs)

The OBBB reversed the $600 threshold (American Rescue Act 2021) for 1099K reporting back to $20,000 AND 200 transactions.

TRADE China Soy Commitment Met

Karen Kelly — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:56:02 GMT

China reaches 12 million tons of soy purchases to meet US pledge

TRADE China Isn't the Answer

Karen Kelly — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:46:28 GMT

China isn’t the answer for Canada’s trade troubles, Taiwan envoy says

TRADE EU Resilience Strategy - Multilateralism

Karen Kelly — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:51:03 GMT

Resolution of the European Economic and Social Committee – Defending the EU’s values and strengthening its future in the new geopolitical order

The EU must be a Security Union to strengthen bilateral trade partnerships

TRADE Board of Peace vs UN

Karen Kelly — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 19:02:42 GMT

More countries confirm invites to Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza. $1 billion buys a permanent seat

Will the Board of Peace extend beyond Gaza for peacekeeping and trade facilitation ?

TARIFF CBP Summary Chart

Karen Kelly — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 16:00:15 GMT

New Tariff Requirements for 2025

TRADE Chinese Social Credit

Karen Kelly — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:11:45 GMT

Beijing Deploys Stricter Social Credits Scoring Program to Regulate International Trade | Brownstein

Social credit is reputational status Customs credit labels enterprises based on their customs related activities. The highest level enterprise has AEO status

TRADE FGV Holdings has Modified WRO

Karen Kelly — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:55:13 GMT

CBP modifies Withhold Release Order on FGV Holdings Berhad in Malaysia | U.S. Customs and Border Protection

ECOMMERCE AI Power Demands

Karen Kelly — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:25:55 GMT

Trump moves to make tech giants pay for surging power costs

Data centers are electricity intensive

TRADE Importer Accountability

Karen Kelly — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:18:59 GMT

Grandma receives $30 Barbie from Canada, then $802 tariff charge from shipper

In a post de minimis age the shipper whether or not commercial must be mindful of accurate details. The importer of record is responsible for duty and fees.

TRADE US Taiwan Deal

Karen Kelly — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 23:20:15 GMT

US, Taiwan clinch deal to cut tariffs, boost chip investment

Taiwan Tariffs 15%

TRADE 232 25% Tariff on Semiconductor Industry

Karen Kelly — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 23:19:01 GMT

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/01/adjusting-imports-of-semiconductors-semiconductor-manufacturing-equipment-and-their-derivative-products-into-the-united-states/

TRANSPORTATION USPS Changes to Package Mailing

Karen Kelly — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:36:12 GMT

July 2026 Release Overview | PostalPro

New Postal Rates starting Jan 19 Package Mailing changes proposed for July

ECOMMERCE USPS Enhanced Security

Karen Kelly — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 16:29:11 GMT

DMM Advisory | Postal Explorer

Beginning in April USPS will introduce smarter security tracking on packages

ECOMMERCE The Right to Sell

Karen Kelly — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 16:24:46 GMT

Man charged with trying to sell stolen skis on Facebook Marketplace - where the victim spotted them - police say | Universal Hub

When you resell products make sure you understand the provenance and have the right to sell them- Are they trademarked? Stolen?

TAX Exemption for US Multi nationals

Karen Kelly — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 16:34:10 GMT

US-based multinational companies will be exempt from global tax deal

TRANSPORTATION Final Rule-Demurrage

Karen Kelly — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 16:29:07 GMT

Federal Register :: Demurrage and Detention Billing Requirements Properly Issued Invoices Provision Set Aside by Court

Demurrage may be charged to the shipper or consignee.

TRADE US-India Deal- India Perspective

Karen Kelly — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 14:23:20 GMT

India–US trade talks: Did a missed Modi–Trump call stall the deal? GTRI flags deeper policy gaps - The Times of India

TRADE EU-India

Karen Kelly — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 14:22:34 GMT

India, EU hold trade deal talks - The Times of India

TRADE EU Mercosur Signing Jan 17

Karen Kelly — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 14:21:15 GMT

Mercosur bloc to sign EU trade deal on January 17 | Reuters

TRADE Bangladesh US Trade Deal

Karen Kelly — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 14:20:22 GMT

Bangladesh–US trade: US to consider lowering 20% tariff; Yunus hails ‘important step forward’ - The Times of India

TRANSPORTATION USPS Post Marks Delayed

Karen Kelly — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 22:08:00 GMT

APWU Statement on Postmarking, Changes to Domestic Mail Manual | American Postal Workers Union

The Post Office has slowed the transport and delivery of First Class mail significantly. Delays can be 1-3 days (holidays/weekends) This delay will impact election ballots and tax payments.

TRADE State of the Union Address Feb 24

Karen Kelly — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 21:21:42 GMT

Trump invited to deliver State of the Union address on Feb. 24

TRADE French Oppose EU-Mercosur Deal

Karen Kelly — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 21:16:05 GMT

French farmers block Paris streets in protest against Mercosur trade deal

TRADE China Export Controls on Japan

Karen Kelly — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 21:13:20 GMT

Xi is testing Japan’s ties with Trump in latest trade battle

China tests the Japan-US alliance with export controls or bans on dual use goods Japan sells to China

TRADE Imports Down 5.9% in December

Karen Kelly — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 21:06:18 GMT

US container imports dropped 5.9% in December on continued China slump, Descartes says

In December China imports were down 21%

TRADE The Complexity of Trade

Karen Kelly — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 20:54:06 GMT

Here's how much more complex Trump 2.0 tariffs are — and how much the Supreme Court could roll things back

Tariffs are found in 19USC 1202

TRADE US Exports Rise Trade Deficit Falls

Karen Kelly — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 20:44:43 GMT

Trade deficit in October hits smallest since 2009 after Trump's tariff moves

Data shows a strong market for US products

ECOMMERCE Amazon & USPS Break Up

Karen Kelly — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 17:04:30 GMT

Amazon ends USPS partnership after $9.5 billion loss, affecting 100,000 workers

The ecommerce trend is toward vertical integration of logistics . USPS responded by opening a bid for its services to offset decline in letter revenue.

TRADE IMF-Growth 3.1% Globally in 2026

Karen Kelly — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 17:02:12 GMT

How tariff disruption will continue reshaping the global economy in 2026

TRADE Electronic Refunds

Karen Kelly — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:50:00 GMT

US Customs ditches paper checks as importers await tariff refund decision

TARIFF The Refund Fight

Karen Kelly — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 15:55:34 GMT

Importers brace for $150 billion tariff refund fight if Trump loses at Supreme Court

If refunds happen- are distributors and consumers entitled to a cut of the refund? Was it passed along in the COGS?

TRADE CBP Uses AI

Karen Kelly — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 19:27:06 GMT

AI Use Case Inventory Library | Homeland Security

TARIFF India Facing Higher Tariffs

Karen Kelly — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 21:36:27 GMT

Trump warns of higher tariffs on India over Russian oil purchases

Russian oil purchases driving potential tariff increase

TAX OECD Global Minimum Tax Agreement

Karen Kelly — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 21:27:19 GMT

More than 145 countries agree on update to global minimum tax deal, addressing US concerns

TRADE EU- Mercosur Trade Deal

Karen Kelly — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:56:20 GMT

Italy plans to back Mercosur, paving way for EU trade deal

TRADE ADD CVD

Karen Kelly — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 14:33:14 GMT

Trump admin imposes antidumping duties ADD CVD open investment opportunity in the US

ECOMMERCE 1099K at $20,000

Karen Kelly — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 14:19:54 GMT

If you make extra cash from gig work or selling stuff online, Trump and Congress just made your life a little easier with this tax change

You will receive a 1099K if you earned $20,000 on a 3rd party payment app AND you had 200 transactions. This is a significant change from the $600 threshold in 2024.

TRADE Electronic Refund Enrollment

Karen Kelly — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 16:14:31 GMT

CBP Modernizes Electronic Refund Enrollment Process

TRADE Electronic Refunds FRN

Karen Kelly — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 16:13:41 GMT

Federal Register :: Electronic Refunds

TRADE Apparel Industry DemandWeak

Karen Kelly — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 15:51:09 GMT

Weak consumer demand, tariff turmoil set the stage for 2026

TRADE Economics & Politics

Karen Kelly — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 15:37:51 GMT

The economic policies shaping Trump’s return to the White House

TRADE Bulgaria Joins Eurozone

Karen Kelly — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 15:35:05 GMT

Bulgaria joins eurozone, Lagarde calls euro a 'powerful symbol' of unity

TRADE China's Investment Zone Bet

Karen Kelly — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 15:34:13 GMT

China bets on province the size of Belgium to reshape global trade

TARIFF Lower Tariff on Pasta

Karen Kelly — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 15:23:59 GMT

US slashes proposed tariffs on Italian pasta imports

TARIFF Delay on Wood Products Tariffs

Karen Kelly — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 15:49:32 GMT

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Adjusts Imports of Timber, Lumber, and Their Derivative Products into the United States – The White House

ECOMMERCE USPS-Amazon Not Breaking Up?

Karen Kelly — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 16:17:27 GMT

Reports of Amazon dropping USPS are not true

TRADE Electronic Refund Only February 2026

Karen Kelly — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 15:24:55 GMT

2025-24171.pdf

ECOMMERCE Coupang Compensation

Karen Kelly — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:43:30 GMT

Coupang offers $1 billion compensation for data breach victims

TRADE China Low Cost Exports

Karen Kelly — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:41:37 GMT

China's low-cost exports raise alarm as trade surplus grows, Bloomberg reports

TARIFF China Reductions

Karen Kelly — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:40:18 GMT

China to lower import tariffs on some products beginning 2026

TRADE The War De-escalates

Karen Kelly — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:25:08 GMT

The trade war is de-escalating and settling around 15% tariffs, Bank of America's CEO says

We started at 10% We are settling at 15%

ECOMMERCE EU Duty on Small Business

Karen Kelly — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 20:52:28 GMT

New EU customs duties will 'hit UK small businesses' | SME Magazine

TRADE Canada Nutrition Label Guidance

Karen Kelly — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 20:39:03 GMT

Front-of-package nutrition symbol labelling guide for industry - Canada.ca

Most pre-packaged foods sold in Canada will require FOP labelling effective January 1 2026

TRADE Canada Forced Labor Reporting Due May 26 2026

Karen Kelly — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 20:36:46 GMT

Reporting obligations Public Safety Canada

TRADE New Requirements for Canada 2026

Karen Kelly — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 16:35:33 GMT

Canada making border crossing change that will impact Americans

Travelers entering Canada are required to report in by telephone starting September 14, 2026. This change is expected to affect small businesses .

TRANSPORTATION Hijacked Lobsters

Karen Kelly — Thu, 25 Dec 2025 19:47:18 GMT

$400k shipment of live lobsters hijacked en route to Midwest Costco locations

Organized theft groups are targeting ports, trains and distribution centers. that handle high value cargo

TRADE India Simplifies Import

Karen Kelly — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 15:01:49 GMT

India announces reforms to simplify import checks as it eyes US trade deal

TRADE US Imports Down 8%

Karen Kelly — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 14:26:30 GMT

Why 2026 is poised to be another rocky year for global trade

A US investment boom could create shipping industry capacity challenges while opening the Red Sea & Suez canal may flood European markets

TRANSPORTATION Amazon Air Cargo

Karen Kelly — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 21:28:15 GMT

Amazon offers money-back guarantee to air cargo shippers - FreightWaves

TRANSPORTATION Canada Post Weekend Delivery

Karen Kelly — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 20:11:44 GMT

Canada Post clears path for weekend parcel delivery under tentative labor deals

TRADE EU Plastic Imports

Karen Kelly — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 15:04:26 GMT

EU plans checks against cheap plastic imports, FT says

TARIFF Tax on Chinese Chips 2027

Karen Kelly — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 14:58:18 GMT

US plans to impose tariffs on Chinese chips in mid-2027, USTR says

TRADE US Indonesia Deal Signing in January

Karen Kelly — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 14:51:52 GMT

Indonesia eyes US tariff deal signing in January, says all issues settled

TRADE China ADD on EU Dairy Goods

Karen Kelly — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 14:47:44 GMT

China hits EU dairy imports with preliminary tariffs

TRADE China vs India

Karen Kelly — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 14:42:27 GMT

China launches trade dispute against India over solar cells and IT goods

TRADE Tariffs in 2026

Karen Kelly — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:20:07 GMT

Tariff tensions will follow investors into the new year. Here’s why.

Could de minimis benefit from an IEEPA decision?

ECOMMERCE Shein Bricks & Mortar

Karen Kelly — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:15:38 GMT

Shein’s global ambitions survive French store uproar

Will Shein's store damage Paris retail?

ECOMMERCE The Nutcracker Note to CBP

Karen Kelly — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 14:58:57 GMT

US tariffs take a bite out of Germany’s iconic nutcracker industry

"Dear U.S. Customs Thank you for keeping trade flowing". Nutcrackers are often B2C import sales but now they will ship from Pennsylvania.

TRADE New Zealand India Trade Deal

Karen Kelly — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 14:55:01 GMT

New Zealand reported to have finalized trade deal with India

TRANSPORTATION UPS Robots

Karen Kelly — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 20:34:58 GMT

UPS is buying 100s of robots to unload trucks faster

TRADE Unstacking Tariffs

Karen Kelly — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 17:21:03 GMT

Unstacking Certain Tariffs Chart | U.S. Customs and Border Protection

TRADE New China Trade Zone

Karen Kelly — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:18:43 GMT

China reportedly splits Hainan Island for customs

TRADE EU0Mercosur Deal in January?

Karen Kelly — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:07:28 GMT

EU to delay Mercosur trade deal signing to January

TRADE EU Mercosur Deal On Hold

Karen Kelly — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:05:34 GMT

Italy puts EU-Mercosur trade deal on hold, casting doubt on future

TRADE US Canada From BBC Perspective

Karen Kelly — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:04:17 GMT

What the US wants from Canada on trade

TRANSPORTATION FedEx Planes Grounded in Peak Season

Karen Kelly — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:02:29 GMT

Grounded MD-11 planes could cost FedEx $175 million in peak season, drag on near-term profit

TRANSPORTATION USPS Opens Bid for Last Mile Services

Karen Kelly — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:54:45 GMT

USPS invites retailers and carriers to bid for same-day, next-day delivery access

The bid seeks to grow revenue in light of potential Amazon pull out in October 2026. UPS ends Sure Post in January 2026.

TRANSPORTATION FedEx Network Changes

Karen Kelly — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:52:29 GMT

FedEx CEO’s sweeping network overhaul is starting to bear fruit

ECOMMERCE Tik Tok Sale

Karen Kelly — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:50:43 GMT

TikTok agrees to sell US unit to American-led investor group including Oracle and Silver Lake: report

TRADE USMCA or Sector Deals

Karen Kelly — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:49:29 GMT

Carney says sector deals with US now 'unlikely' as USMCA talks loom

TRADE China Vs India at WTO

Karen Kelly — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:48:36 GMT

China files WTO case against Indian tariffs, subsidies

TRADE CBP Recruiting with Bonuses

Karen Kelly — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 19:29:40 GMT

CBP unveils new recruitment, retention incentives | U.S. Customs and Border Protection

TRADE Post De Minimis Duty =$1B

Karen Kelly — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 19:24:33 GMT

CBP collects $1 billion since end of de minimis loophole | U.S. Customs and Border Protection

TRADE Switzerland Liechtenstein US Deal (FR)

Karen Kelly — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:55:02 GMT

Federal Register :: Implementing Certain Tariff-Related Elements of the Framework for a United States-Switzerland-Liechtenstein Agreement on Fair, Balanced, and Reciprocal Trade

TARIFF Learning Resources Takes Action

Karen Kelly — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:20:23 GMT

‘We wanted to take action’: US toy company fights back over Trump tariffs

The company makes 2000 different products mostly in China and warehouses them in a 364,000 SF facility in Chicago. The company reports healthy sales for 2025.

TRADE India-Oman Deal

Karen Kelly — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:02:57 GMT

India signs deal with Oman as it tries to counter US tariffs by accelerating free trade agreements

TRADE Smuggling $160M

Karen Kelly — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:59:22 GMT

Chinese smugglers busted relabeling $160M in Nvidia AI chips and sending them to China

The accused smugglers face up to 20 years in prison

TRANSPORTATION What's Next for the Panama Canal

Karen Kelly — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:45:15 GMT

Beijing bares teeth over Panama Canal as US operations further threaten China’s hold in region

China's economic interest includes blocking sales of two ports on the canal controlled by CK Hutchinson of Hong Kong (China) Control of the ports is a national security goal of the Trump Administration

TRADE Hainan Free Trade Port

Karen Kelly — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:41:05 GMT

China launches $113 billion free-trade experiment on Hainan island

The free trade area is designed to boost FDI by allowing duty free entry into China Foreign Investment in China fell over 10% in 2025

ECOMMERCE De Minimis Revenue

Karen Kelly — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:32:01 GMT

$1 billion in de minimis tariff revenue has been collected since loophole closed

ECOMMERCE Eliminating Regulations

Karen Kelly — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:17:20 GMT

SBA Launches Deregulation Strike Force to Support President Trump’s Affordability Agenda | U.S. Small Business Administration

Small businesses should follow the Task Force actions as it may impact their business strategy

TARIFF Swiss Deal is Retroactive

Karen Kelly — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:49:30 GMT

Swiss firms could get back millions in US tariffs, Parmelin says

ECOMMERCE Christmas Deadlines

Karen Kelly — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:47:25 GMT

Christmas shipping deadlines approaching for UPS, FedEx, USPS

TRADE Japan Export Expand

Karen Kelly — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:51:07 GMT

Japan's exports expand for third straight month, US shipments rebound

TRADE Projects Tap $550M from Japan Deal

Karen Kelly — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:39:51 GMT

US, Japan to consider projects that may tap $550 billion fund

TRANSPORTATION LALB Moves 10M Containers

Karen Kelly — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:37:39 GMT

Port of Los Angeles records bustling 2025 but expects trade to fall off next year

TRADE Undo Brexit

Karen Kelly — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:29:29 GMT

UK 'will pay £120m a year' to rejoin EU's Erasmus scheme in latest unwinding of Brexit

TRADE Deal on Ice Over DST

Karen Kelly — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 21:43:05 GMT

US freezes $42B trade pact with UK over digital tax row

ECOMMERCE Digital Tax Dilemma

Karen Kelly — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 21:38:16 GMT

US threatens to retaliate against EU firms over digital tax

TARIFF CIT: Wait & See

Karen Kelly — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 19:59:45 GMT

Court of International Trade Provides Clarity on Potential IEEPA Tariff Refunds | Insights | Mayer Brown

The statutory deadline for liquidation is one year from date of entry under 19USC1504. Operationally it is 314 days from date of entry.

ECOMMERCE Amazon Weather Delays

Karen Kelly — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 18:34:41 GMT

Amazon issues statement on delivery delays before Christmas

ECOMMERCE USPS Delays in Arrival of Packages

Karen Kelly — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 18:17:44 GMT

USPS warns 24 states will face winter weather shipping delays - here's who's affected

TRANSPORTATION UPS Robot Work Force

Karen Kelly — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:06:16 GMT

UPS buys hundreds of robots to unload trucks in automation push

TRADE China ADD on EU Imports

Karen Kelly — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:45:11 GMT

China puts anti-dumping tariff of up to 18.9% on imports of pork from the EU

China adds a tariff on imports of EU pork and French cognac starting December 16 for the next 5 years

TRADE AI Investments in India

Karen Kelly — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 20:28:49 GMT

Big tech pours $50B+ into India in under 24 hours, here's why

TRADE Rupee Weakens on Deal Delays

Karen Kelly — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 20:16:21 GMT

Indian rupee weakens to record low on US trade deal limbo, persistent outflows

TRADE EU- Mercosur Seal Threatened

Karen Kelly — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 19:46:21 GMT

Farmers and politics threaten to put EU's free-trade deal with South America on ice

TRADE India - Mexico FTA?

Karen Kelly — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:10:14 GMT

India proposes trade deal to counter sharp tariff hike by Mexico

India exports to Mexico are valued at $5.73B

ECOMMERCE AI

Karen Kelly — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 14:06:19 GMT

Trump signs executive order to block state AI regulations

TARIFF Decision Options

Karen Kelly — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 14:00:40 GMT

The Supreme Court tariff decision might be coming soon. 3 possible outcomes.

The decision is expected in 2026 but some see a minor chance of this week. It is predicted that the court rules against the administration but there are variations on that theme.

Ecommerce Don't Be a Last Minute Shipper

Karen Kelly — Sat, 13 Dec 2025 15:22:18 GMT

USPS is warning holiday shoppers to mail packages before these Christmas shipping deadlines

TRADE Is China Shaping Global Trade?

Karen Kelly — Sat, 13 Dec 2025 15:02:40 GMT

China's economy just did what no other economy has managed

TRADE China's Sustainable Trade

Karen Kelly — Sat, 13 Dec 2025 15:00:25 GMT

China to boost exports, imports in 2026, seeking 'sustainable' trade, official says

TARIFF Payback

Karen Kelly — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 20:04:51 GMT

US could owe businesses $168B if Supreme Court rejects Trump tariffs

The US collected $259B in tariff revenue through December 5

TARIFF US- Korea 15% Effective November 14 2025

Karen Kelly — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:53:44 GMT

CSMS # 66987366 - Guidance – Implementation of Tariff-Related Elements of the United States-Korea Strategic Trade and Investment Deal

If you imported goods from Nov 14 through now check your entries for duty charges and possible refunds

ECOMMERCE Holiday Shipping Deadlines

Karen Kelly — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:48:08 GMT

2025 Holiday Shipping Deadlines | USPS

ECOMMERCE EU Duty on Parcels July 2026

Karen Kelly — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:12:50 GMT

EU to impose 3 euro duty on e-commerce parcels from July 2026

Low Value Packages will have a 3 Euro (#3.52) duty in part due to the increase of Chinese ecommerce imports

ECOMMERCE Scam Warning

Karen Kelly — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:11:44 GMT

Amazon issues warning to millions of customers and here’s why

TARIFF China Shoe Competiton

Karen Kelly — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:08:59 GMT

Shoe production in China, Southeast Asia could shift again: Here's why

The freeze on tariffs until November 2026 may move some production back to China

ECOMMERCE Amazon Without USPS

Karen Kelly — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:00:18 GMT

Amazon may quit USPS by 2026, threatening its biggest client

The contract ends in 2026-negotiations are stalled. Amazon has an alternative infrastructure in place that could rival USPS. The USPS ecosystem will be stressed without the ecommerce volume from this $6B contract.

TARIFF Talk But No Relief

Karen Kelly — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 14:56:21 GMT

India's Modi holds third call with Trump since tariff hike

Indian refiners are cutting Russian oil purchases. Tariffs hit textiles, chemicals and shrimp. A deal by year end is uncertain.

TRADE

Karen Kelly — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 14:49:15 GMT

US trade deficit unexpectedly shrinks to smallest since 2020

The goods & services trade gap shrank 11%

Tariff Revenue Reduction Due to Exemptions

Karen Kelly — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 14:44:59 GMT

US tariff revenue unexpectedly slips in November

November revenue $30,76 billion due to exclusions on coffee, tomatoes, beef and oranges

Ecommerce Tax on Porch Packages

Karen Kelly — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 14:35:46 GMT

Chicago is so broke, it wants $1.25 every time a package lands on a porch

To increase city revenue the council suggests a tax on Amazon, Walmart or other ecommerce orders delivered to a residence. This is not a law as of this writing. Colorado and Minnesota currently charge porch taxes.

Ecommerce De minimis Ends in UK

Karen Kelly — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 20:07:12 GMT

Reforming the customs treatment of low value imports into the United Kingdom - GOV.UK

The duty relief on low value imports will end in March 2029

TARIFFS Slow Walking Orders

Karen Kelly — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 18:49:30 GMT

US manufacturers slow orders ahead of Supreme Court tariff ruling

TRADE EU Diversifies Away from China

Karen Kelly — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 18:46:07 GMT

EU firms in China accelerating supply chain diversification, report finds

Trade India-US Talks Pick Up Pace

Karen Kelly — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 18:39:02 GMT

India, US step up talks on bilateral deal, trade ties

India exports to the US fell 9%

TRADE IEEPA FAQs

Karen Kelly — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:19:44 GMT

International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) Frequently Asked Questions | U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Ecommerce Postal Problems for the Holidays

Karen Kelly — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 20:22:07 GMT

Holiday mail takes a hit as a major USPS hauler shuts down

10 Roads will close permanently on Jan 30, 2026. 70% of their business was USPS.

TRADE Shoppers Beware

Karen Kelly — Sat, 06 Dec 2025 20:35:09 GMT

CBP seized more than $425,000 in counterfeit products | U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Inauthentic designer items are arriving at ports-and being stopped.

TRADE 301 Exclusions

Karen Kelly — Sat, 06 Dec 2025 19:24:19 GMT

2025-21671.pdf Federal Register Notice December 1. 2025

TARIFF Brazil Tariff Modifications

Karen Kelly — Sat, 06 Dec 2025 19:19:44 GMT

CSMS # 66871909 - UPDATE: Agricultural Products Exempted from Brazil Tariffs

Some products including agricultural products, coffee and beef will receive lower tariffs with refunds retroactive to November 13 2025. Importers should review any documentation from this period. for accuracy and refunds

TRADE Argentina US Framework

Karen Kelly — Sat, 06 Dec 2025 19:17:00 GMT

Joint Statement on Framework for a United States-Argentina Agreement on Reciprocal Trade and Investment – The White House

TRADE Ecuador US Framework Agreement

Karen Kelly — Sat, 06 Dec 2025 19:16:02 GMT

Joint Statement on Framework for United States-Ecuador Agreement on Reciprocal Trade – The White House

TRADE Trump-Carney Meet at Kennedy Center

Karen Kelly — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 16:01:35 GMT

Canada's Carney expected to meet Trump at World Cup draw amid stalled trade talks

TRADE CIT Rules Negligence

Karen Kelly — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:48:13 GMT

25-143.pdf

Rago negligently entered goods into the US without declaring anti dumping and countervailing duties 4 days after the duty orders were published for a product they regularly import. They failed to pay over $14K in cash deposits.

TRADE Trade Travelers Alert

Karen Kelly — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 20:07:44 GMT

TSA will start charging travelers without a Real ID $45 in February

ECOMMERCE Amazon Now Service

Karen Kelly — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 19:48:31 GMT

Amazon Announces Major Change to Delivery Schedule

TRADE Made in America Manufacturing Finance Act

Karen Kelly — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 19:07:23 GMT

Administrator Loeffler Applauds House Passage of “Made in America Manufacturing Finance Act” | U.S. Small Business Administration

You can manufacture in the US and still need to import some components or raw materials for your products

TRADE Support for USMCA

Karen Kelly — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 18:52:01 GMT

Coalition Letter in Support of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement | U.S. Chamber of Commerce

TRADE Joint Hearing on USMCA

Karen Kelly — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 18:51:02 GMT

Public Hearing on the First Joint Review of the USMCA | United States Trade Representative

TRADE Annual Broker Permit Fee Due Jan 30 2026

Karen Kelly — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:36:31 GMT

Federal Register :: Customs Broker Permit User Fee Payment for 2026

The fee is $185.38

ECOMMERCE US Pressure Against Digital Taxes Successful

Karen Kelly — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 14:44:48 GMT

Is US Pressure Against Foreign Digital Policy Working? - Global Trade Alert

Within the tariff deals are commitments to pull back from the digital services tax. DST would tax downloads and electronic communications and other cross-border data flows.

ECOMMERCE Bad Documents=Disposed Package

Karen Kelly — Sat, 29 Nov 2025 21:45:53 GMT

UPS is disposing of stalled packages stuck in customs ‘purgatory'

Misstated values, missing permits, prohibited goods and vague descriptions stop packages. The shipment can be refused entry, returned to sender or disposed.

ECOMMERCE Online Sales Up 9% on Black Friday

Karen Kelly — Sat, 29 Nov 2025 21:30:24 GMT

Shoppers spend billions on Black Friday to snag holiday deals, despite wider economic uncertainty

Black Friday sales globally totaled $79B

TRADE Geopolitics in North America

Karen Kelly — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 21:10:12 GMT

How Carney Needs a New Playbook to Counter Trump in Trade Talks

Canada ships about 75% of its exports to the US. " Donald Trump thinks very unconventionally about trade issues."

TARIFF India Deal Finalization in December?

Karen Kelly — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 20:52:08 GMT

India ‘Optimistic’ of Finalizing US Tariffs Deal by December

A phased in deal is in process but India would like no reciprocal tariffs as an outcome

TRANSPORTATION FedEx Layoffs

Karen Kelly — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 18:57:41 GMT

FedEx joins list of billion-dollar companies laying off workers with hundreds on the chopping block

AI is reshaping the job market A FedEx site near Dallas will close by April.

TARIFF A Bonu$ for Brokers

Karen Kelly — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 18:55:12 GMT

Trump’s tariff wars mean booming business for customs brokers

Alba Wheels Up expects $500M in revenue in 2025

EDUCATION Value of 4 Year Degre?

Karen Kelly — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 18:46:53 GMT

In a dramatic shift, Americans no longer see four-year college degrees as worth the cost

Americans want value for their education dollars Learn trade skills that are in demand with the Global Trade Passport Program

TRANSPORTATION Planes Grounded During Peak Season

Karen Kelly — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 18:42:50 GMT

Fleet of UPS planes grounded after deadly crash expected to miss peak delivery season

TRANSPORTATION Courtesy in Air Travel Returns

Karen Kelly — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 18:09:35 GMT

The Golden Age of Travel Starts with You: Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Unveils New Civility Campaign Ahead of Busy Holiday Travel Season | US Department of Transportation

FAA seeks to address a 400% increase in unruly passengers

TARIFF We'll Talk When It Matters

Karen Kelly — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 18:06:58 GMT

Carney says trade talks with Trump to resume 'when it matters'

TRADE Interim Rule More Data

Karen Kelly — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 17:52:05 GMT

Federal Register :: Enhanced Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS)

This interim rule requires more data transmitted prior to departure for air cargo. Comments are due January 20, 2026

TRADE Australia Beef & Gold

Karen Kelly — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 13:39:10 GMT

Australia Notches a Win Amid Trump Tariffs on Gold, Beef Exports

TARIFF EU US Meeting

Karen Kelly — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 13:21:28 GMT

EU Says No Tariff Deal Expected During US Officials’ First Visit

Meeting is a "stock-taking" event

TRANSPORTATION DHL in Riyadh

Karen Kelly — Sun, 23 Nov 2025 21:57:15 GMT

DHL Bets on Saudi Expansion With $150 Million Riyadh Hub

TRANSPORTATION A Barge Stuck in a Salmon Stream

Karen Kelly — Sun, 23 Nov 2025 21:49:12 GMT

Barge off B.C. coast continues to take on water as First Nation says this is a warning | Globalnews.ca

TRADE China's Shifting Footprints

Karen Kelly — Sun, 23 Nov 2025 21:46:24 GMT

Discover this month's must-read global trade stories | World Economic Forum

The China push for electric vehicles

TARIFF Brazil Hails a Rollback

Karen Kelly — Sun, 23 Nov 2025 21:45:02 GMT

Brazil's vice president hails Trump's tariff cut on agribusiness products as 'significant progress' | AP News

TARIFF Tea

Karen Kelly — Sun, 23 Nov 2025 21:44:11 GMT

Tea tariffs that once sparked a revolution are now creating angst | AP News

TRANSPORTATION Capacity Crunch in Peak Season

Karen Kelly — Sun, 23 Nov 2025 20:29:49 GMT

UPS, FedEx Scramble to Shore Up Networks Drained By Deadly Crash

TRADE Oil Exports to Mitigate Tariffs

Karen Kelly — Sun, 23 Nov 2025 20:21:55 GMT

India Turns to U.S. Energy to Shield Itself From Massive Tariffs

TRANSPORTATION Cargo Vessel Fire San Pedro

Karen Kelly — Sat, 22 Nov 2025 14:49:43 GMT

Many harbor residents ordered to shelter in place amid hazardous fire on cargo ship

TRADE The Court and The Tariff

Karen Kelly — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 18:06:57 GMT

Supreme Court Poses New Threat to Trump Tariffs

ECOMMERCE Consumer Resilience

Karen Kelly — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 18:04:13 GMT

Holiday Shoppers Boost Spending as Consumer Resilience Persists

ECOMMERCE Customs Purgatory for Problem Packages

Karen Kelly — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:06:43 GMT

UPS is now ‘disposing of’ packages piling up in its US warehouses — why thousands of shipments have been lost to ‘customs purgatory’

The demise of de minimis forces exporters to be educated on long standing US regulations from multiple agencies.

TRADE US India Tensions Easing

Karen Kelly — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:50:42 GMT

US approves $93m arms sale to India as trade tensions ease

TRADE Chinese Imports Decline 16%

Karen Kelly — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:44:38 GMT

'This is a structural goods recession': U.S. freight market is starting to roll over as Chinese trade plummets

Shippers depleting pre-tariff inventories virtually eradicating peak season

TRADE Deficit Down 24% in August

Karen Kelly — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:43:38 GMT

U.S. trade deficit drops 24% in August as Trump's tariffs reduce imports

TRADE Canada Talks Resume

Karen Kelly — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:40:55 GMT

Trump’s Canada Envoy Sees Trade Talks Resuming After Sudden Halt

ECOMMERCE USPS DDP Service

Karen Kelly — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:55:21 GMT

downloadFile

This filing dated November 14- if approved- will allow USPS to offer DDP services from certain US territories and possessions. The shipper pays all duties, fees and taxes to reduce possible refusal by the consignee when delivered.

ECOMMERCE USPS New Competitive Prices

Karen Kelly — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:49:49 GMT

U.S. Postal Service Recommends New Competitive Prices for 2026 - Newsroom - About.usps.com

Effective January 18 Prices go up 6.6% Priority Mail and 7.8% for Ground Advantage

TRADE Beware of Counterfeits

Karen Kelly — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:27:09 GMT

CBP reminds shoppers: beware of counterfeits this holiday season | U.S. Customs and Border Protection

TRADE Enforcement of "Forced Labor" Laws

Karen Kelly — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:25:45 GMT

CBP issues Withhold Release Order on Firemount Group Ltd. | U.S. Customs and Border Protection

TRADE US-KR NTB Discussion

Karen Kelly — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 21:11:45 GMT

Seoul trade ministry, USTR to hold meeting in Dec. to discuss non-tariff barriers

ECOMMERCE USPS Costs More

Karen Kelly — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 21:08:07 GMT

USPS says you will have to pay more for shipping in 2026

TRADE Sanctions for Trade with Russia

Karen Kelly — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 14:13:16 GMT

Up to 500 % tariffs: Trump says new sanctions on Moscow trading partners coming

Rosneft and Lukoil are in scope to reduce oil revenues New legislation may target Russia and Iran.

ECOMMERCE USPS -Major Reforms

Karen Kelly — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 14:00:44 GMT

USPS posts $9B loss and calls for major reforms

USPS faces a financial crisis that raises questions about its sustainability using US taxpayers funds. Operational inefficiency and outdated operations and processes are contributing factors to the loss

TRADE USPS Adds Service in Response to Tariffs, End of De Minimis

Mariane Rowden — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 05:12:39 GMT

EcommerceBytes is reporting the U.S. Postal Service is adding INCOTERMS Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) for sellers dealing with the end of de minimis. Sellers using DDP means that they will pay customs duties, taxes, and fees at the time of mailing.

TRANSPORTATION FedEx Spinoff 2026

Karen Kelly — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 15:14:30 GMT

Splitting headache or major upside? What to know about FedEx’s 2026 spinoff

FedEx separates global parcel from domestic LTL effective June 1 2026

TRADE Korea Africa Cooperation

Karen Kelly — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 20:45:59 GMT

Yonhap News Agency set to open economic forum to explore S. Korea-Africa cooperation

TRADE EU Surplus on US Exports

Karen Kelly — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 20:38:20 GMT

Euro zone economy holds up, trade surplus surges on exports to US

TRADE Switzerland tariff Cut to 15%

Karen Kelly — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 20:32:31 GMT

US Agrees to Cut Swiss Tariffs to 15% After Investment Pledge

TRADE Korea Tariffs 15%

Karen Kelly — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 20:30:55 GMT

(News Focus) S. Korea, U.S. upgrade alliance to comprehensive, strategic partnership with trade, security deals

TRADE US Korea MOU Signed for $350B

Karen Kelly — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 20:28:49 GMT

(3rd LD) S. Korea, U.S. sign MOU on US$350 bln investment pledge under trade deal: ministry

A Korea perspective

TRADE Korea Shipbuilding Investment Details

Karen Kelly — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 20:25:17 GMT

US, South Korea unveil details on shipbuilding investment and subs in trade deal

Ecommerce Payment Changes

Karen Kelly — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 20:20:02 GMT

Here’s how the Visa, Mastercard swipe-fee settlement could affect you

Visa-Mastercard propose a 0.1% reduction in fees. Merchants may reject high-fee cards that offer rewards, however 85% of all cards offer "rewards".

TRADE US-Argentina Framework Deal

Karen Kelly — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 20:09:31 GMT

Joint Statement on Framework for a United States-Argentina Agreement on Reciprocal Trade and Investment – The White House

Argentina will recognize the US for cross border data transfers. Non-tariff barriers will be reduced for US goods.

TRADE Stringent Export Controls on Chips

Karen Kelly — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:23:21 GMT

Applied Materials' shares drop as stringent US export curbs weigh on China business

TRADE US Not Attending G20

Karen Kelly — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:15:48 GMT

South Africa will hand G20 over to US 'empty chair', president says

TARIFF Reduction on Tariffs for Foodstuffs

Karen Kelly — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:05:37 GMT

Trump Readies Tariff Cuts, Trade Deals in Affordability Push

Foodstuffs not grown in the US like coffee and bananas may see tariff reductions as well as citrus and beef

TRADE EU Cuts ESG Regulations

Karen Kelly — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:56:57 GMT

EU Parliament Votes to Cut ESG Regulations Amid US Pressure

Non tariff barriers inhibit trade

TARIFF Lower Tariff on Some Imports

Karen Kelly — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:39:26 GMT

U.S. to Cut Tariffs on Bananas, Coffee and Other Goods From Four Countries

Beef, coffee, bananas and some apparel in scope for possible reductions if the origin is in Latin America

Ecommerce JD.com Revenue Up

Karen Kelly — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 21:06:46 GMT

China's JD.com tops quarterly revenue estimates as demand holds up

TRADE EU vs China Parcels

Karen Kelly — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 21:00:51 GMT

EU must tackle small parcels coming from China, Dutch Minister says

EU considering duty on parcels under 150 Euros (Demise of De minimis 2.0)

TARIFF Small Business Impact

Karen Kelly — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 20:51:31 GMT

Small business, big hurdles: 10 ways tariffs affect small businesses

EMTC offers tools that assist small businesses in global trade. New members receive a free consultation to help identify and prioritize trade challenges. We recognize that small business must now adjust to global trade without the simplification of de minimis.

TRANSPORTATION DHL Profit Up

Karen Kelly — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 20:45:33 GMT

DHL Profits Rise Despite 32% US-Bound Air Freight Volume Drop

TRANSPORTATION Volume Up Prices Falling

Karen Kelly — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 20:32:22 GMT

Hapag-Lloyd Narrows Guidance Further as Higher Demand Counters Falling Freight Rates

TRADE EU Implements US Trade Agreement

Karen Kelly — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 20:30:04 GMT

EU Prepares New Plan to Implement Trade Agreement With US

TRANSPORTATION Hapag Profits Down

Karen Kelly — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 20:28:43 GMT

Hapag-Lloyd's first-half profit drops 50% as shipping market volatility persists

TARIFF Supply Chains are Shifting

Karen Kelly — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 20:04:36 GMT

25% Truck Tariffs Ignite $9B Shift in U.S. Supply Chains

TRANSPORTATION DHL Parcels Down 32%

Karen Kelly — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 20:01:59 GMT

DHL’s US-Bound Shipments Plunge 32% – Tariff Shift Leaves 4M Daily Packages Facing New Fees

TRADE Germany Rethinks China Trade

Karen Kelly — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 19:58:28 GMT

Germany rethinks China policy as trade squeeze exposes vulnerabilities

ECOMMERCE EU Crackdown on China Parcels

Karen Kelly — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 19:55:10 GMT

EU ministers agree faster crackdown on China parcels that could hit Shein, Temu

TARIFF FYI Positions on "The Tariffs "

Karen Kelly — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 18:57:00 GMT

The other arguments in Trump’s tariffs case - SCOTUSblog

A compilation of positions on the tariff issue for consideration

Ecommerce Worldport Shutdown

Karen Kelly — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 21:05:07 GMT

UPS Worldport shutdown freezes 6% of the US economy

TRADE US Imports Before Tariffs

Karen Kelly — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 20:52:52 GMT

20 Major Imports That Shaped The U.S. Economy Before Tariffs

TRANSPORTATION Montgomery Freight Declares Chapter 7

Karen Kelly — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 20:50:58 GMT

Great Freight Recession Wipes Out 1,000 Jobs as Another US Transport Company Collapses

TRADE EU Streamlines Regulations

Karen Kelly — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 20:48:59 GMT

EU Plans to Streamline Data and AI Rules in Bid to Boost Business

TRADE China Import Fair

Karen Kelly — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 20:46:10 GMT

At China's largest import expo, US exhibitors hopeful worst of trade war is over

US exporters to China are optimistic

TRADE China suspends sanctions

Karen Kelly — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 20:44:13 GMT

China announces 1-yr suspension of sanctions on 5 U.S. affiliates of Hanwha Ocean

TRADE Container Imports Down

Karen Kelly — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 20:39:49 GMT

US container imports fall in October amid tariff driven caution

Imports down 7.5% China imports down 16.3% Further slowing expected in November and December

TRANSPORTATION China Port Fees

Karen Kelly — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 20:31:05 GMT

China suspends port fees on US-linked ships for a year

TRADE Imports Down 11.5%

Karen Kelly — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 20:28:02 GMT

US Port Imports Sink 11.5% in October as Expected Q4 Slowdown Takes Hold

China exports to the US declined 25%

TARIFF Switzerland Moves Negotiations Forward

Karen Kelly — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 20:12:50 GMT

Switzerland Moves Close to Securing Improved 15% US Tariff Deal

TRADE Delay of Affiliate Rule

Karen Kelly — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 20:02:24 GMT

US Formally Delays Affiliates Rule for One Year in US-China Pact

TRADE Counterfeits-A Driver of De Minimis Demise

Karen Kelly — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 16:50:58 GMT

Louisville CBP snags parcels with $6 million in counterfeit watches | U.S. Customs and Border Protection

TRADE De minimis Ends in UK

Karen Kelly — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 16:15:10 GMT

End of de minimis is maximising complexity and cost for UK retailers

Tightening Customs regulations clash with the ascendancy of e-commerce Will peak season be a death knell for e-commerce?

TRADE Survival for Ecommerce

Karen Kelly — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 16:07:36 GMT

gtpalliance.com/trends-transforming-trade/the-e-commerce-survival-toolkit-mastering-u-s-customs-and-customer-confidence/

Small businesses need trade tools that support their business using plain language with actionable strategies

TRADE Germany & China -Trade Deficit

Karen Kelly — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 15:44:40 GMT

Germany faces record trade deficit with China

Germany has a $101.46B deficit with China making China Germany's largest trade partner. More Chinese goods are entering Germany's economy.

TRADE CBP and AI

Karen Kelly — Sun, 02 Nov 2025 21:46:04 GMT

AI uncovers tariff cheats for U.S. customs | The Supply Chain Xchange

Illicit transshipments disguise a product's true origin, avoid tariffs or avoid sanctions or quotas. CBP has a solution to find these transactions.

TRADE Fact Sheet-China Deal

Karen Kelly — Sun, 02 Nov 2025 21:16:00 GMT

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Strikes Deal on Economic and Trade Relations with China – The White House

ECOMMERCE WCO Immediate Release aka De minimis

Karen Kelly — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 14:23:39 GMT

Microsoft Word - Immediate Release Guidelines - 2018 version_EN.doc

WCO Permanent Technical Committee discussed predictability and efficiency in Ecommerce Supply Chains

TRADE It's Scary Without Compliance

Karen Kelly — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 14:10:02 GMT

(15) Don't Let Compliance Become Your Horror Story | LinkedIn

This company experienced the ghosts of the past- Details matter in trade.

TARIFF Conservative Strike Out

Karen Kelly — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 13:37:40 GMT

Why Supreme Court Conservatives Might Strike Down Trump’s Tariffs

TRADE APEC Summit

Karen Kelly — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 13:24:39 GMT

China's Xi holds court at APEC summit after Trump trade truce

Asian nations are wary of Xi

TRADE Fragile China Truce

Karen Kelly — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 13:20:11 GMT

Chinese Exporters Bet That Xi-Trump Tariff Truce Won’t Last

Supply chains are still leaving China despite a truce.

Wyden Seeks Answers from Commerce Secretary on De Minimis Rollout

Mariane Rowden — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 22:39:05 GMT

Washington, DC --

On October 3, 2025, Senator Ron Wyden issued a letter to Commerce Secretary Lutnick seeking information about the rollout of the President's Executive Order 14324 ending de minimis. The letter asks the Secretary if the Department made an analysis or engaged in outside consultation about the impact of the end of de minimis. Senator Wyden, who is Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, asked for a response by October 31, 2025.

TARIFF India Imposes 30% Tariff November 1

Karen Kelly — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 11:40:50 GMT

India to impose 30% import duty on yellow peas from November 1

TRADE FTC Commissioner Nominee

Karen Kelly — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 11:38:37 GMT

Trump to Name White House Aide Baasch as FTC Commissioner

The FTC governs origin markings for US products among other responsibilities

ECOMMERCE Mercado Libre

Karen Kelly — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 11:36:53 GMT

MercadoLibre Free Shipping and Credit Growth Weigh on Profit

ECOMMERCE Increased Enforcement of Existing Regulations

Karen Kelly — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 11:16:20 GMT

Tightened Shipping 'Regulations' Lead UPS to Burn $10 Million in Packages

Ecommerce sellers are being forced to learn trade rules with the end of the EZ Pass de minimis rule. The enforcement targets illegal drug trafficking and counterfeits.

TRANSPORTATION Capacity Cut Rates Rise

Karen Kelly — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 11:14:43 GMT

Ocean Freight Rates Bounce Back as Carriers Tighten Capacity, But Will it Last?

TRANSPORTATION Trucking Bankruptcy

Karen Kelly — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 11:11:21 GMT

Another national shipping company files Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Idled18 wheel trucks cost nearly $4K per week per truck

ECOMMERCE Doorstep Returns vis USPS

Karen Kelly — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 11:10:07 GMT

Amazon now offers doorstep return pickups through USPS. What we know.

ECOMMERCE Tik Tok Talks

Karen Kelly — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 11:06:50 GMT

China says it will work with US to resolve issues related to TikTok

TRADE Canada Chat

Karen Kelly — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 11:04:32 GMT

Trump Has ‘Very Nice’ Talk With Carney After Canada Rift

TARIFF China Tariff Drops to 47%

Karen Kelly — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 10:50:32 GMT

Trump cuts tariffs on China after ‘truly great’ meeting with Xi

TRADE FCC Tightens Regulations on China

Karen Kelly — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:54:58 GMT

US agency votes to tighten restrictions on Chinese tech companies deemed threats

TRADE Chinese Production Slump

Karen Kelly — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:49:20 GMT

China's factory activity expected to fall as demand dwindles: Reuters poll

Chinese factories are selling at a loss on global markets China looks to boost its domestic demand

TRADE The US China Trade Dance

Karen Kelly — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:38:24 GMT

China buys US soybean cargoes ahead of Trump-Xi meet, sources say

TRADE Port Fee Feud

Karen Kelly — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:34:32 GMT

China Retaliates After U.S. Imposes New Fees

TRADE South Korea Deal

Karen Kelly — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:33:11 GMT

Trump Says South Korea Trade Deal Is Virtually Done

TRADE Mexico Statement of Value

Karen Kelly — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 18:30:03 GMT

Borderlands Mexico: New customs regulation could slow cross-border trade - FreightWaves

Importers in Mexico must file a value calculation statement starting December 9 2025

TRADE US Japan Relations

Karen Kelly — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 18:18:25 GMT

US and Japan signal solidarity ahead of Trump-Xi talks

ECOMMERCE SMB's Impacted by Shutdown

Karen Kelly — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 18:03:36 GMT

Small businesses become Congress’s latest pressure point during shutdown

TRADE US Korea Summit

Karen Kelly — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 11:09:43 GMT

Factbox-Key issues at stake in Trump-Lee summit in South Korea

TRADE Shoes and China

Karen Kelly — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 11:04:32 GMT

Shoe Firms Should Get a Break as China Tariff Extension is Likely

TRADE Functioning in New Ways

Karen Kelly — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 10:59:13 GMT

WTO director-general says calling the trade wars the greatest disruption since the 1930s is ‘the understatement of the century’—but it’s not a repeat

TRADE and Geopolitics

Karen Kelly — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 10:57:28 GMT

Taiwan says ties with US 'very stable', ahead of Trump-Xi meet

TRADE The Japan Deal Investments

Karen Kelly — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 10:55:20 GMT

Japan Names Specific Projects for $550 Billion US Investment

TRADE Trump-Xi Meeting

Karen Kelly — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 10:49:43 GMT

Gaming Out Trump-Xi Trade Deal Scenarios: Bloomberg Economics

Will there be a detente and will it hold?

TRADE Port Fees

Karen Kelly — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 20:11:59 GMT

Cosco, OOCL Rack Up $43M in Port Fees in First Week After USTR Penalties Take Effect

TRADE The Non-Negotiable: Taiwan

Karen Kelly — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 14:33:02 GMT

Rubio reveals nonnegotiable for Trump-Xi talks

Ecommerce Delivery Costs Rise

Karen Kelly — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 14:27:56 GMT

Amazon Delivery Firms Are Bailing Amid Rising Costs

TRADE Canada China Talks

Karen Kelly — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 14:26:01 GMT

Canada's Carney says will meet China's Xi at APEC, open to Trump talks

TRADE US China Framework Drives Oil Price

Karen Kelly — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 13:34:25 GMT

Oil prices rise after US and China reach trade-deal framework

TRADE ASEAN Upgrades its FTA

Karen Kelly — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 13:32:55 GMT

(LEAD) S. Korea to 'swiftly' commence talks with ASEAN to improve existing FTA: ministry

TRADE US Korea Deal-A Work on Process

Karen Kelly — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 13:29:00 GMT

US trade deal with South Korea unlikely during Trump visit, Bessent says

TRADE China-Germany Tensions

Karen Kelly — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 13:21:27 GMT

China downplays tension after German foreign minister cancels Beijing trip

China and Germany are the second and third largest economies

TRADE Oct 30 Deadline for Mexico

Karen Kelly — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 13:10:52 GMT

Mexico reaches security, migration and trade agreement as Trump’s tariff deadline looms

Trump gave Mexico m 90 days to evaluate their trade relationship . An agreement may be reached on security, migration and trade.

TRADE Thai Exports Increase 19%

Karen Kelly — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 13:03:08 GMT

Thai Exports Jump 19%, Top Estimates Despite Trump Tariffs

Asian economies benefit from trade recovery and shifting supply chains

TRADE RCEP Calls for Wider Trade Efforts

Karen Kelly — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 12:59:34 GMT

China presses for stronger economic, trade ties after Trump departs ASEAN summit

TRADE Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam Deals

Karen Kelly — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 17:42:27 GMT

Ambassador Greer Issues Statement on U.S. Trade Deals with Southeast Asian Countries | United States Trade Representative

Fact Sheets are here

TARIFF Canada Shifts Trade

Karen Kelly — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 16:14:30 GMT

Carney warns of trade shift after Trump’s Canada tariff hike

Climate drives Canada to other markets

TARIFF Brazil US Talks

Karen Kelly — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 16:11:22 GMT

Brazil and US to meet 'immediately' to seek tariff solutions, Lula says

Beef and Bolsonaro on the agenda

TARIFF US China Framework

Karen Kelly — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 16:09:57 GMT

US and China agree framework of trade deal ahead of Trump-Xi meeting

TRADE US Vietnam Talks to Remove Tariffs

Karen Kelly — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 16:08:35 GMT

US, Vietnam agree to boost trade, tariffs on some Vietnamese goods may be removed

TRADE Support for Korea Deal

Karen Kelly — Sat, 25 Oct 2025 21:10:49 GMT

Hyundai supports renewed US-South Korea trade talks

TRADE Deal with Korea Close

Karen Kelly — Sat, 25 Oct 2025 21:09:31 GMT

Trump says trade deal with S. Korea 'pretty close to being finalized'

TRADE Toyota Exports to Japan

Karen Kelly — Sat, 25 Oct 2025 21:04:48 GMT

Toyota may announce US-made vehicle imports to Japan, NHK says

TARIFFS Denim Gets Hit

Karen Kelly — Sat, 25 Oct 2025 21:00:02 GMT

Trump Tariffs Deliver Shock ‘Wake-Up Call’ to a World Denim Hub

ECommerce UPS Loses Amazon Business

Karen Kelly — Sat, 25 Oct 2025 20:58:35 GMT

UPS to Lose 50% of Its Amazon Business by Mid-Next Year – What It Means for Americans

TRADE Dealmaking in Malaysia

Karen Kelly — Sat, 25 Oct 2025 20:57:23 GMT

Trump aims to start his Asia trip with dealmaking in Malaysia

TRADE US China Negotiation

Karen Kelly — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 13:53:48 GMT

USTR Greer, Treasury's Bessent heading to Malaysia for talks with Chinese counterparts

Ecommerce Amazon's Robot Workforce

Karen Kelly — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 13:51:17 GMT

Amazon Plans to Replace 600,000 Human Workers With Robots, Report Says

TARIFF Businesses Urge End of Tariffs

Karen Kelly — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 13:49:18 GMT

US Businesses Urge Supreme Court to Strike Down Trump's Tariffs

TRADE Packages Destroyed for Incomplete Information

Karen Kelly — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 13:44:12 GMT

UPS Forced To Burn $10M In Packages a Day Under New Shipping ‘Regulations’

The end of de minimis is forcing shippers to learn regulations including country of origin

TRADE UN-Rules Based Trade At Risk

Karen Kelly — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 13:41:29 GMT

Rules-based trading system at risk of derailment, says UN chief

The trading system is challenged by tariffs

TARIFF India Exports Down 37%

Karen Kelly — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 13:38:28 GMT

India-US trade takes a hit amid tariff row; exports fall 37.5% in four months: GTRI report

TARIFF India Tariff-Huge Cuts?

Karen Kelly — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 13:37:41 GMT

India, US trade deal likely soon, huge tariff cuts on the horizon

TARIFF India Nears a Deal

Karen Kelly — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 13:36:52 GMT

India nears deal to slash US tariffs on Indian imports to 15-16%, Mint reports

TRADE South Korea Urgent Visit

Karen Kelly — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 13:36:02 GMT

South Korea industry minister on urgent US visit in hopes of tariff breakthrough

TRADE USMCA Review

Karen Kelly — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 13:49:13 GMT

USMCA Talks Could Shape Next Phase of US Trade Policy

Review due date is July 2026

Ecommerce The Cost of Trade Tension

Karen Kelly — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 13:37:38 GMT

The Real Cost of Trade Tensions: How Geopolitical Shifts Impact E-Commerce

SMEs must make hard decisions on sourcing selling and shipping. Resilient SMBs are making strategic changes.

Trade Rare Earth for Semiconductors

Karen Kelly — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 14:14:42 GMT

Trump may cut a deal with China as markets bet on Fed easing: Jefferies

TARIFF India's Russian Oil Dilemma

Karen Kelly — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 14:08:01 GMT

Trump adamant on India tariffs over Russian oil

ECOMMERCE Delivery Firms Face Meager Profit

Karen Kelly — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 14:05:52 GMT

Amazon Delivery Firms Are Bailing Amid Rising Costs, Meager Profit

TARIFF Shifts in Production

Karen Kelly — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 14:02:18 GMT

Factbox-Global drugmakers rush to boost US presence as tariff threat looms

TRADE Supply Chains - Foreign Policy Tool

Karen Kelly — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 13:57:46 GMT

China's Rare Earth Policy Could 'Backfire', Warn Analysts While Highlighting Options Available To Trump: Beijing 'May Find Itself Cut Off…'

90% of Chinese laptops & PCs use Microsoft ...but what if they can't

TARIFF Modifying Supply Chains

Karen Kelly — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 13:36:53 GMT

Walmart Shifts $648B Supply Chain as Tariffs Reshape Retail Landscape

Supply Chain AI and automation to counter increased cost

TARIFF Trucks and Buses 25% November 1

Karen Kelly — Sat, 18 Oct 2025 10:23:52 GMT

Trump signs order to impose 25% tariffs on certain trucks, and 10% on buses as of Nov. 1

TARIFF Learning Import Laws

Karen Kelly — Sat, 18 Oct 2025 10:12:34 GMT

The UPS chaos shows tariffs have finally arrived on our doorsteps

There are laws governing the complexity of importing Elimination of de minimis created the challenge for consumers

TRANSPORTATION Freight Rates

Karen Kelly — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 19:53:50 GMT

Ocean container shipping spot rates rise $700–$900 due to US-China trade fight

TRADE Trust and Trade

Karen Kelly — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 19:52:24 GMT

The U.S. and China Have a Trust Problem

TRADE Exiting China

Karen Kelly — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 19:42:29 GMT

Microsoft, Google, and Amazon Reportedly Move Production Out Of China As Tensions Rise

Tech supply chains are diversifying

TARIFF Pipeline back in the Negotiation Calculation

Karen Kelly — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 19:37:42 GMT

US, Canada consider reopening Keystone XL pipeline in trade talks - FT

The grand negotiation: Keystone, steel and aluminum

TRANSPORTATION IMO on Delayed Carbon Tax

Karen Kelly — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 19:36:23 GMT

UN shipping agency delays decision on carbon price under US pressure

TRANSPORTATION Trump Delays Carbon Tax

Karen Kelly — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 19:29:39 GMT

Trump prevails against global shipping carbon tax plan, delaying vote by a year

TRANSPORTATION Carbon Tax Delay

Karen Kelly — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 19:28:50 GMT

US helps sink world’s first global carbon tax after threatening sanctions against countries supporting it

TARIFF Deficit Down 4% in FY2025

Karen Kelly — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 14:34:28 GMT

Trump reduces the deficit by 4% with tariffs and his signature tax law

The CBO announced that the federal deficit for FY2025 fell by $80B compared to FY2024 Federal revenue increased 6% largely due to rising wages and capital gains

TRADE WTO on the "Trade War"

Karen Kelly — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 14:31:02 GMT

Exclusive-WTO chief urges US, China to de-escalate trade war, or risk long-term hit to global growth

TRADE The $350B Problem

Karen Kelly — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 14:27:11 GMT

The $350 billion standoff: Inside the tense US-South Korea trade showdown

TARIFF Trimming the US Deficit

Karen Kelly — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 14:26:03 GMT

US Tariff Take Helps Trim 2025 Deficit to $1.78 Trillion

TARIFF The Cost to Come

Karen Kelly — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 14:20:28 GMT

Nike and 3 More Companies Raising the Alarm About Tariff Costs

TARIFF Small Business Impact

Karen Kelly — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 14:16:53 GMT

How much Trump tariffs are costing small businesses

Loans, slow growth, hiring freeze

TARIFF Cost of $1.2T

Karen Kelly — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 14:15:49 GMT

Tariff costs to companies this year to hit $1.2 trillion, with consumers taking most of the hit, S&P says

ECOMMERCE Data Transfer Certifications

Karen Kelly — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 13:45:32 GMT

China releases new rules on personal data exports

Certification for Digital Trade involving personal data

TRADE China Redirects Trade Focus

Karen Kelly — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 13:37:30 GMT

Tariff rollercoaster prompts Chinese exporters to 'give up' on US

Losing the US market is akin to a train losing its locomotive

TRADE China US and the WTO

Karen Kelly — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 13:36:41 GMT

China accuses U.S. of trade discrimination, urges compliance with WTO rules

TRADE More Deal Making? Trump in Korea

Karen Kelly — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 20:14:21 GMT

Trump to visit South Korea October 29-30, South Korea official says

ECOMMERCE USPS Changes Coming

Karen Kelly — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 20:11:01 GMT

USPS changes 2025: 7 major updates taking effect now

Delivery App available. First class postage increase suspended until 2026

TRANSPORTATION Trump Opposes Carbon Tax

Karen Kelly — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 19:59:51 GMT

Trump efforts to block shipping carbon tax poised to fail

The International Maritime Organizations wants a tax on the shipping industry

TRADE US Korea Agreement in 10 days

Karen Kelly — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 19:58:10 GMT

Bessent predicts US will finish trade agreement with South Korea in 10 days

TRANSPORTATION LA Port Volume Down

Karen Kelly — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 19:48:43 GMT

Port of Los Angeles sees import decline in September as trade uncertainty weighs

TRANSPORTATION Port Strikes Easing

Karen Kelly — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 19:47:18 GMT

Rotterdam, Antwerp Port Strikes Ease, but Vessel Backlogs Deepen Across Europe's Trade Hubs

TARIFF Progress in US Korea Deals

Karen Kelly — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 19:42:40 GMT

S. Korea, U.S. making headway in trade talks: trade minister

An outcome is expected in the next 10 days

TRADE Italian exports to EU Increase

Karen Kelly — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 19:38:57 GMT

Exports to US down 21.1% year-on-year in August

Italian exports to US down; up to other EU countries

TRADE India exports down

Karen Kelly — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 19:31:06 GMT

India's exports to US plunge as Trump's 50% tariffs kick in

TRADE Global Trade Still Strong

Karen Kelly — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 19:27:03 GMT

Global Trade Maintains Strength Amid Tariff Upheaval, DHL and NYU Tracker Shows

Trade volume to grow 2.5%

TARIFF US-China Strained Relationship

Karen Kelly — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 20:25:24 GMT

US blasts China as 'unreliable' as trade tensions mount

Tariff Scrambled Eggs

Karen Kelly — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 20:08:34 GMT

Why the Supreme Court may choose to uphold Trump’s tariffs: ‘It would be incredibly disruptive to scramble those eggs’

The Supreme Court decision could bring relief and uncertainty EMTC offers diverse opinions on trade topics for our reader's consideration

TARIFF Tariffs May Reduce Deficit by $3Trillion

Karen Kelly — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 19:51:04 GMT

Trump’s tariffs bring in record revenues, could reduce deficit by $4T — but will American households pay the price?

The primary deficit can be reduced by $3T with current tariff rates by 2035 The reduced interest will be $0.7T

TARIFF Tariffs on Port Equipment

Karen Kelly — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 19:43:31 GMT

US Ports Slam Tariffs on Chinese Cranes as Threat to Supply Chain Upgrades

AAPA says 100% tariffs delay port modernization A Chinese state owned company manufactured almost 80% of US ship to shore cranes.

TRADE US Makes Trade Proposal to Korea

Karen Kelly — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 14:02:27 GMT

(LEAD) FM Cho says S. Korea reviewing new U.S. proposal on US$350 bln investment package

TRADE FX Swap in Trade Deal

Karen Kelly — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 13:55:54 GMT

South Korea in talks with US on various ways to set up FX swap, minister says

Korea agreed to "$350B investment" Now it sets a cap at $20B annual direct investment with loans and guarantees the larger portion.

TARIFF Small Business Response to Tariffs

Karen Kelly — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 13:49:00 GMT

To Raise Prices or Not to Raise Prices: Tariff Tips for Small Businesses

EMTC provides diverse perspectives to allow our readers to make choices for their business.

TRADE Trump Xi Meeting

Karen Kelly — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 13:45:29 GMT

Bessent Still Sees Xi-Trump Meeting, Says All Options Open

China's tightened export controls on rare earths strain relationship

TARIFF India US Talks on Energy

Karen Kelly — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 13:40:07 GMT

India, US to hold trade talks this week in Washington, source says

India to import US energy to overcome Russia oil standoff India trade officials have been in Washington in August, September and October to resolve issues and reduce a 50% tariff

TARIFF Korea US Still Negotiating

Karen Kelly — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 13:35:03 GMT

Industry minister vows efforts to reach 'fair' tariff deal with U.S. amid growing trade uncertainties

Korea seeks to use the investment package to increase a foothold in the US market At stake a $350B investment and the profit sharing plan.

TRADE Pushback on China Export Controls

Karen Kelly — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 13:31:28 GMT

U.S. pushing back against China export controls, Bessent says

TRADE Sector Deal with Canada

Karen Kelly — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 13:29:14 GMT

Canada Eyes Sectoral Trade Deals With US

Steel, aluminum and energy deals?

TRANSPORTATION Trucking Industry Slump

Karen Kelly — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 13:04:56 GMT

America’s trucking industry is in deep trouble

Lower volumes since 2022 may have reflected higher D2C parcel shipments and increased intermodal use.

TARIFF: Investing tariff revenues

Karen Kelly — Sun, 12 Oct 2025 11:19:08 GMT

Opinion: Tariff revenues should be invested in workers, not balance sheets

EMTC provides diverse opinions for our readers to consider.

TARIFF Tariffs on Trial

Karen Kelly — Sat, 11 Oct 2025 14:17:23 GMT

Can Trump’s Tariffs Survive the Supreme Court?

$80B in question Hearing- November 5

TRANSPORTATION Stolen Cargo

Karen Kelly — Sat, 11 Oct 2025 14:14:53 GMT

Stolen cargo van loaded with $200,000 in Apple products from Arizona found in L.A.

LAPD recovered $4M in stolen cargo this year

TARIFF Reciprocal vs Sector Tariffs

Karen Kelly — Sat, 11 Oct 2025 13:51:06 GMT

Opinion: The second phase of the trade war could be sector tariffs

EMTC provides diverse opinions for our readers to consider. The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on the IEEPA case on November 5.

TRANSPORTATION China Port Fees on US vessels

Karen Kelly — Sat, 11 Oct 2025 13:45:12 GMT

China hits back on US port fees with retaliatory levies

"US vessels" include companies with 25% board members or shares held by the US.

TARIFF China Imposes Export Controls on Tech

Karen Kelly — Sat, 11 Oct 2025 13:41:41 GMT

Trump Announces Additional 100% China Tariff, Tech Controls

Without a deal US tariffs on Chinese goods could be 130%

TARIFF US Korea Deal May Falter

Karen Kelly — Sat, 11 Oct 2025 13:33:30 GMT

The U.S. and South Korea need to salvage their tariff and investment agreement—for the sake of the alliance

Korea is backing off its $350B investment commitment Korea wants 15% tariffs and the US wants the investment commitment fulfilled.

TRANSPORTATION Container Volume Up 1.9%

Karen Kelly — Sat, 11 Oct 2025 09:50:20 GMT

US September container imports dip 8.4% amid shutdown, tariff uncertainty

TRADE CBP Contact for Border Wall

Karen Kelly — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 14:52:21 GMT

DHS, CBP award $4.5B in new contracts under OBBB for Smart Wall construction along southwest border | U.S. Customs and Border Protection

TARIFF The Chip Exemption

Karen Kelly — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 13:55:52 GMT

Malaysia says removing chip tariff exemption could harm competitiveness, U.S. supply chains

TRADE US Japan Continue Negotiations

Karen Kelly — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 13:54:34 GMT

US, Japan to Press On With Trade Deal While New Leader Awaited

TRADE China Updates Entity List

Karen Kelly — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 13:49:07 GMT

China adds 14 foreign entities, including tech consultancies, to 'unreliable entity list'

Most of the companies have carried out military of technology cooperation with Taiwan

TRANSPORTATION Cargo Theft Up 1500%

Karen Kelly — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 13:39:22 GMT

American trucking industry urges lawmakers to act as online cargo theft surges

Tech is driving theft of expensive freight and identities by Eastern European transnational organizations

TRADE Sanctions on Iran Petroleum

Karen Kelly — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 13:33:22 GMT

Latest US sanctions on Iranian oil deal blow to China's Sinopec

TRADE China Seeks Export Markets

Karen Kelly — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 13:17:26 GMT

China's export growth seen picking up in September as producers find new markets

China has a $19T export economy and it needs markets to offset low domestic consumption

TARIFF Impact on the EU

Karen Kelly — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 13:11:29 GMT

US tariffs a drag on EU confidence, jobs, ECB study finds

Small minority of euro jobs affected.

TRADE Food Imports Subject to FDA Regulations

Karen Kelly — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 13:08:09 GMT

Imports & Exports Guidance Documents & Regulatory Information | FDA

TRANSPORTATION UPS Import Packages

Karen Kelly — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 13:02:20 GMT

UPS is 'disposing of' U.S.-bound packages over customs paperwork problems

The elimination of de minimis means shippers must understand customs requirements including other government agencies .

TRADE India Buying US LNG

Karen Kelly — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 20:16:30 GMT

India extends deadline for first annual US LPG import tender to Oct 17, sources say

TARIFF Thailand Negotiation

Karen Kelly — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 20:11:37 GMT

Thailand negotiating with U.S. on trade rules by year-end, commerce minister says

Negotiations cover rules of origin and regional value

TRANSPORTATION Strike at EU Ports

Karen Kelly — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 20:08:23 GMT

Labor Unrest Brings More Cargo Congestion to Top European Ports

TRANSPORTATION FedEx Layoffs

Karen Kelly — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 20:06:20 GMT

Tennessee Faces Largest 2025 Layoffs as FedEx Guts Memphis Hub

TARIFF EU Steel Imports

Karen Kelly — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 19:57:16 GMT

EU seeks US trade concessions by doubling steel tariffs and cutting quotas

Backlash from China on 50% duty potential

TARIFF German Exports Fall

Karen Kelly — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 15:14:03 GMT

Germany’s trade surplus widens to €17.2 billion, U.S. exports drop

TRANSPORTATION Peak Season is Over

Karen Kelly — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 15:08:27 GMT

Retail Front-Loading to Drive Double-Digit Dip for Q4 US Port Imports

Imports expected below 2 million containers for rest of year. Import peaked in July with apparel inventories up 10-20%.

TRADE Penalty- Export to Iran

Karen Kelly — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 14:56:34 GMT

luminultra-technologies-inc-9-30-2025.pdf

Penalty $685,051, denial of privilege for 3 years and enhanced compliance programs Value of the shipment triggering the penalty- $33,000

TARIFF Trump Tariffs- A Non-event

Karen Kelly — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 20:46:37 GMT

Tariffs Threatened to Be a Third Inflation Shock for Europe, But Have Had Little Impact

Tariffs are no longer restraining economic activity . New EU trade deals cover 3% of EU exports

TARIFF Trump-Lula Meeting

Karen Kelly — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 20:37:56 GMT

Lula Asks Trump to End Tariffs as Leaders Agree to Meet Soon

Brazil tariffs are 50% The US is Brazil's 2nd largest trading partner

TARIFF Brazil Exports

Karen Kelly — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 20:34:06 GMT

Brazil Posts Export Growth, Resisting Blow From US Tariffs

Brazil exports up 7% Shipments to the US down 20%

TARIFF Company Expansion in US

Karen Kelly — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 20:32:21 GMT

Factbox-Foreign companies eye US expansion to lessen fallout from tariffs

TARIFF Truck Tariffs November 1

Karen Kelly — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 20:24:45 GMT

Trump says 25% tariff for medium and heavy duty trucks to start Nov. 1

Tariff rate of 25%

TRADE Fraud Crackdown EU

Karen Kelly — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 15:03:48 GMT

EU €50 billion VAT & customs fraud: EPPO warning - vatcalc.com

An eight year fraud scheme entered 2400 containers through a Greece port.

TRADE Onshoring

Karen Kelly — Sun, 05 Oct 2025 13:10:57 GMT

Onshoring Sustainability With American Manufacturing

Ecommerce Role of the SBA

Karen Kelly — Sun, 05 Oct 2025 13:08:46 GMT

Policy experts unimpressed with SBA’s ‘record’ capital delivered to small businesses

EMTC posts articles that provide diverse views to assist our members in decision making

TRADE Re-shoring Supply Chain

Karen Kelly — Sun, 05 Oct 2025 13:02:26 GMT

Sharpie Found a Way to Make Pens More Cheaply—By Manufacturing Them in the U.S.

Domestic production requires investments in long term planning and training in automation.

Ecommerce Cina to US Parcels Soften Prices Rise

Karen Kelly — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 18:26:32 GMT

FedEx Cracks Under $1B Tariff Hit

TRADE Administration Supports AGOA Extension

Karen Kelly — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 13:15:37 GMT

Trump administration says it supports 1-year renewal of Africa trade initiative

TRADE India Export Incentive Extended

Karen Kelly — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 13:07:35 GMT

India extends export incentive scheme until March 2026

Exporters are reimbursed for taxes, duties and levies at central, state and local levels of government.

TARIFF Thailand Exports Slow

Karen Kelly — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 12:55:14 GMT

Thailand's factory output drops 4.19% in August as exports slow

The US tariff on Thai goods is 19%

TAARIFF Vietnam Betting on Exports

Karen Kelly — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 12:52:03 GMT

Staying put in Vietnam, furniture exporters bet US consumers will absorb tariff blow

TARIFF Drugs & Cabinets

Karen Kelly — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 12:48:06 GMT

Trump Drug-Import Tariffs ’Change Equation’ for US Production: Bhargava

TARIFF Wood & Lumber

Karen Kelly — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 12:46:43 GMT

Trump Sets Lumber, Wood Tariffs in Bid to Boost US Industry

TRADE China Activity Shrinks

Karen Kelly — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 12:45:50 GMT

China factory activity shrinks again as firms watch for stimulus, US trade deal

TARIFF Taiwan US Crucial Stage

Karen Kelly — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 12:43:22 GMT

Taiwan Says US Trade Talks Now Entering ‘Crucial’ Closing Stages

TRADE China Gives Up on US Market

Karen Kelly — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 17:51:57 GMT

More US tariffs? China's 'Furniture Kingdom' says it's already moved on

"We haven't seen a US customer since the pandemic"

TRADE India Exports Smartphones

Karen Kelly — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 17:46:34 GMT

India's Smartphone Exports: Analysing Industry Data on US Tariff Effects

TRADE Tik Tok Thaws US China Relations

Karen Kelly — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 13:31:51 GMT

US-China Thaw Gains Momentum With TikTok Deal, Diplomatic Push

TRADE China: End Aggressive Price Cuts

Karen Kelly — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 13:25:14 GMT

China urges state giants to lead opposition to excessive competition

China is facing over capacity of goods and urges self-discipline, differentiation and branding.

TRADE Tax Others As You Want to Be Taxed

Karen Kelly — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 13:16:59 GMT

Canada Should Offer to Drop Its Terrible Agricultural Restrictions in Return for U.S. Tariff Reductions

Canada prohibits any increase in import or interprovincial movement of dairy, eggs and poultry for "supply management".

TRANSPORTATION Rebranding the Trucking Industry

Karen Kelly — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 13:14:38 GMT

Opinion: The long-haul trucking crisis impacts all Americans every day

EMTC offers diverse opinions on tax, trade and transportation issues that impact global trade

TARIFF Pharma Tariffs October 1

Karen Kelly — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 13:11:25 GMT

Trump announces 100% tariff on imports of branded or patented pharmaceuticals from October 1

TARIFF EU Tariffs on China Steel

Karen Kelly — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 13:03:19 GMT

EU plans tariffs of 25%-50% on Chinese steel and related products, Handelsblatt reports

Just as the EU imposes tariffs, China is searching to offset its prolonged domestic slump in consumption of steel

TARIFF China Investigates Mexico Tariffs

Karen Kelly — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 12:55:36 GMT

China launches an investigation into Mexico's tariffs on imports from Asia

Mexico is imposing tariffs as high as 50% on some Asian goods

TARIFF Patented Drugs in Crosshairs

Karen Kelly — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 12:44:18 GMT

A 100% tariff on some imported drugs is coming October 1, Trump says

Tariff relief can be available in exchange for US production

TRADE The Fate of AGOA

Karen Kelly — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 12:39:22 GMT

Is the US set to terminate a 33-country trade deal?

South Africa and Nigeria are big beneficiary Lesotho is the most dependent. For the US- a counterbalance to China and Russia

TRADE Demise of De minimis-EU

Karen Kelly — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 19:01:00 GMT

Europe: End of De Minimis? - NNR Global Logistics

European industry support

TRANSPORTATION Staying the Course

Karen Kelly — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 18:58:10 GMT

Review of Maritime Transport 2025: Staying the course in turbulent waters | UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

TRADE Implementing EU US Framework

Karen Kelly — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 18:46:02 GMT

2025-18660.pdf

TRADE China US Still Talking

Karen Kelly — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 14:04:54 GMT

US, Chinese officials to meet at Treasury for technical talks on trade, source says

TRADE Emerging Europe, Central Asia Sub-Sahara Projections

Karen Kelly — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 14:00:10 GMT

EBRD says geopolitics, tariffs and China competition weigh on Emerging Europe growth

TRADE China Firms in US

Karen Kelly — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 13:57:37 GMT

China's commerce minister urges compliance in meeting with Chinese firms in US

TRADE WTO Predicts 2.5% Growth in 2026

Karen Kelly — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 13:51:02 GMT

The World Is Not Following Trump’s Lead on Tariffs

China dumps on global markets Supply chains near-shore The attraction of $2.4T tariff revenue

TARIFF US Neighbors vs China

Karen Kelly — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 13:45:57 GMT

Trump’s Steel Tariffs Are Triggering Counterstrikes From US Neighbors Against China

Mexico Brazil and Canada negotiate with Trump while raising tariffs on their China imports

TRADE Deficit Narrowed by 16%+

Karen Kelly — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 13:30:04 GMT

US goods trade deficit contracts sharply in August

Imports $262B Exports $176B

TRADE American Companies in China

Karen Kelly — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 13:25:24 GMT

American companies operating in China brace for 'huge impact'

TRADE Imports Down 2025Q2

Karen Kelly — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 13:22:01 GMT

GDP outperforms forecasts with 3.8% revised growth

GDP increases 3.8%

TRANSPORTATION Shipment Delays from South China

Karen Kelly — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 12:57:22 GMT

Typhoon Ragasa Shuts South China Ports, Airports; Cargo Faces Multi-Day Delays

TRADE US Export Destinations

Karen Kelly — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 12:46:53 GMT

The top 15 countries driving US exports in 2025

Ecommerce Tik Tok Joint Venture Deal

Karen Kelly — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 12:40:52 GMT

Trump expected to sign a TikTok deal tomorrow

The players include Larry Ellison, Michael Dell and the Murdochs and others

TRANSPORTATION Shipping and Geoeconomics

Karen Kelly — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 12:37:08 GMT

Tariffs and conflict causing major volatility in shipping industry, says UN trade agency

The maritime industry is navigating fragile supply chains

TARIFF Robotics Trucks Medical Devices

Karen Kelly — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 12:17:39 GMT

US Sets Stage for Tariffs on Robotics, Medical Devices

The WU and Japan are potentially insulated due to existing agreements

TARIFF Kenya Deal Includes AGOA

Karen Kelly — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 12:11:07 GMT

Kenya eyes US trade deal by end of year, seeks five-year extension to Africa pact

AGOA expires end of September

TRADE Small Businesses Build America

Karen Kelly — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 21:07:22 GMT

To Rebuild American Manufacturing, We Need to Start Small

TRADE Restraining Global Trade

Karen Kelly — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 14:16:53 GMT

The Difference Between Voluntary Export Restraints And Tariffs (And How It Affects Your Wallet)

Import levels can be managed by tariffs, quota, trade agreements, sanctions and regulations such as 201, 301 and ADD/CVD

TARIFF Deal Money Investments

Karen Kelly — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 14:07:42 GMT

Trump Administration Laying Groundwork for $550B Japan Investment in US Manufacturing

Administration plans are to develop capabilities in pharma,. quantum computing, semiconductors, energy and ships

TRADE Germany Carrying the Eurozone

Karen Kelly — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:58:00 GMT

Europe to succumb to slowdown driven by tariffs, French turmoil, reports show

TRADE Ship Fee on China Vessels Oct 14

Karen Kelly — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:53:27 GMT

Unions push US lawmakers to pass SHIPS Act to secure shipbuilding funding

COSCO Shipping faces potential of $1.5B in fees. Fees will be used for shipbuilding and infrastructure

TRADE Slower Exports Impact China Labor Market

Karen Kelly — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:43:40 GMT

China’s Labor Market Distress Spreads at Worst Time for Deflation Fight

China's exports sustain "tens of millions of jobs"

TRANSPORTATION DHL Restarts Parcel to US

Karen Kelly — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:38:53 GMT

Germany's DHL to resume U.S. business parcel service from Thursday

TRANSPORTATION India-US Rates Fall

Karen Kelly — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 20:00:21 GMT

Tariffs Sink India-US Trade: Ocean Freight Rates, Air Cargo Plummet Under 50% Duties

TRADE EAPA Violations - Country of Origin

Karen Kelly — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 19:48:36 GMT

EAPA Cons. Case 8052: Various Importers (Notice of Determination as to Evasion, August 25, 2025) | U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Suspended liquidation, rate adjustments and bond evaluations could mean significant costs

TRADE The Turnberry System

Karen Kelly — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 19:52:06 GMT

Op-Ed by Ambassador Jamieson Greer: Why We Remade the Global Order | United States Trade Representative

Article posted as a reference for TradeNerds as negotiations continue

TARIFF South Africa Negotiation Move Ahead

Karen Kelly — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 18:40:41 GMT

South Africa Hails ‘Constructive’ US Trade Negotiations

TRADE Outsourcing to the US

Karen Kelly — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 18:39:04 GMT

Outsourcing TO the U.S.?

TARIFF Resolving Auto Issues

Karen Kelly — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 18:29:40 GMT

South Korea trying to resolve US auto tariffs quickly, trade envoy says

TARIFF No Tax on Coffee

Karen Kelly — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 18:26:58 GMT

US lawmakers to introduce bipartisan bill to axe tariffs on coffee

TRADE TikTok Deal

Karen Kelly — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 18:24:44 GMT

Donald Trump Says China Approved TikTok Deal After Call With President Xi Jinping

TRADE The Hybrid Global Supply Chain

Karen Kelly — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 18:18:11 GMT

Tariffs Won't Revive US Factories-but a Hybrid Approach Might

The market has changed Is it time for some US manufacturing to make a comeback?

TRANSPORTATION Freight Rates Plunge to 2023 levels

Karen Kelly — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 18:13:22 GMT

Maersk leads container shippers down as freight rates plunge to nearly two-year lows

TRADE US Japan Strategic Investment

Karen Kelly — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 15:51:29 GMT

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Secures Unprecedented U.S.–Japan Strategic Trade and Investment Agreement – The White House

Japan will invest $550B in the US.

TARIFF USMCA & IEEPA Refunds

Karen Kelly — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 15:49:09 GMT

International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) Frequently Asked Questions | U.S. Customs and Border Protection

TRADE USTR Seeks Input on USMCA

Karen Kelly — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 15:46:30 GMT

Federal Register :: Request for Public Comments and Notice of Public Hearing Relating to the Operation of the Agreement Between the United States of America, the United Mexican States, and Canada

Deadline for comments November 3, 2025 Public Hearing Nov 17 2025

TRADE B2B2C Risk or Reward?

Karen Kelly — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 15:32:12 GMT

Trade war 'tariff hacking': Retailers get creative with consumer prices, but it could draw scrutiny

This arbitrage could have valuation consequences. The MOR may take a financial risk but the compliance risks with Customs and other agencies remain with the importer subsidiary created by the foreign seller.

TRANSPORTATION Self Driving Cargo Ships

Karen Kelly — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 13:42:10 GMT

Self-driving cargo ships cut emissions by 40%

A cargo ship weighs approximately 220,000 tons These ships navigate by AI, satellite and advanced technology with no human intervention

TRANSPORTATION UN Net Zero Framework Concern Shippers

Karen Kelly — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 13:22:56 GMT

Shippers including Frontline cite 'grave concerns' over U.N. ship fuel emissions deal

TRADE US China Thaw?

Karen Kelly — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 12:57:38 GMT

Trump and Xi set to discuss TikTok, Nvidia, trade, and more

A phone call - a possible trip - and a TikTok deal

TARIFF Trade Uncertainty in the Rear View Mirror

Karen Kelly — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 12:56:21 GMT

FedEx offers this number in an early sign that trade uncertainty is easing

TRANSPORTATION Trade Volatility Hits FedEx

Karen Kelly — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 12:48:11 GMT

FedEx Sees $1 Billion Hit as Tariffs Upend Parcel Business

FedEx estimates a $300M cost to clear low value packages through Customs

TRADE A Deal with China?

Karen Kelly — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:48:57 GMT

Scott Bessent expresses confidence in inking trade deal with China

TRADE No De minimis - More LCL

Karen Kelly — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:37:31 GMT

The end of ‘de minimis’ has hit Temu and Shein. Now it’s a problem for bigger companies like FedEx.

Etsy says it is working with the administration to develop a solution for parcels to flow quickly without additional costs other than the tariff

TRADE Atypical Peak Season

Karen Kelly — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:33:27 GMT

DHL is on customs agent hiring spree as Trump's trade war, reshoring bring big changes to U.S. shipping

Some Asia-US trade routes see 20% decline due to frontloading earlier in the year

TRADE Mercosur EU Deal

Karen Kelly — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:24:57 GMT

South America's Mercosur bloc signs trade deal with 4 European countries

The deal is 4 + 4: Iceland Norway Switzerland Liechtenstein - Argentina, Brazil Paraguay, Uruguay

TARIFF India Charges Duty on Exports

Karen Kelly — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:23:04 GMT

India unlikely to raise export duty soon on low-grade iron ore, pellets, says source

TRADE AGOA Ends in September

Karen Kelly — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:20:03 GMT

African manufacturers in last-ditch bid to extend US trade programme

Kenya manufacturers are lobbying for a 1- 2 year extension

TRANSPORTATION Port Fees

Karen Kelly — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:11:29 GMT

U.S. Importers and Exporters Fret Over Port Fees on Chinese Ships

Fees on Chinese vessels begin in October

TRADE Canada's Dependence on US EVs

Karen Kelly — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:09:58 GMT

Canada's tariff wall on Chinese electric vehicles is deepening dependence on the US

TARIFF British Steel Tariff Unchanges

Karen Kelly — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:04:00 GMT

UK-US steel tariff agreement put on hold

The UK tariff is 25% while others face 50% tariff on steel

TARIFF Japanese Car Tariff Slashed

Karen Kelly — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:00:41 GMT

U.S. Slashes Tariffs on Japanese Cars to 15% Amid Global Trade Shifts

TARIFF Impact on Japan Exports

Karen Kelly — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 13:53:12 GMT

Japan’s Exports Struggle Under Weight of Tariffs

TAX South Africa E-Invoice and E-Reporting

Karen Kelly — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 16:03:58 GMT

South Africa VAT digital reporting & e-invoicing update - vatcalc.com

TAX Brazil e-invoicing requirements

Karen Kelly — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 16:02:50 GMT

Brazil Nota Fiscal Eletrônica VAT update - vatcalc.com

TAX India Consolidates GST Rates

Karen Kelly — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 15:58:28 GMT

India consolidates GST rates 22 Sept 2025 - vatcalc.com

Most products will be either 18% or 5%. A limited number may face a 40% GST (ie tobacco).

TAX UK VAT - Change?

Karen Kelly — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 15:52:03 GMT

UK to slash VAT registration threshold. No, wait, it’s going to hike it - vatcalc.com

The UK VAT is 20%. The UK has a budget gap of GBP50 Billion. Labor Party pledged no income tax or VAT increase.

TAX Thailand Delays VAT Increase

Karen Kelly — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 15:50:29 GMT

Thailand postpones VAT hike to 10% till at least 2026 - vatcalc.com

TARIFF AI Drives Computer Imports

Karen Kelly — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 13:08:13 GMT

Tariffs Have Slowed Some Imports, But This Category Is Up Sharply

Computer imports are up 65%

TARIFF India-US Air Cargo Decreases

Karen Kelly — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 12:48:42 GMT

India-to-US Air Cargo Plunges as Tariffs Double

Cargo volume down 12% Air cargo Aug 18-24 increased 35% YOY

TARIFF Europe Exports to US Up

Karen Kelly — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 20:13:58 GMT

EU Exports Dip Despite U.S. Rebound

TRANSPORTATION Shipping Costs Fall

Karen Kelly — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 20:07:52 GMT

Container shipping costs to U.S., Europe fall amid tariff uncertainties

Shipping rates to US East Coast fell 7.5% Intra Asia rates fell 17-21%

TARIFF India Returns to US for Deal Talks

Karen Kelly — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 20:07:10 GMT

U.S., India Trade Officials to Meet as They Seek Off-Ramp From Recent Tensions

TARIFF Small Business Loans to Help Cashflow

Karen Kelly — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 19:56:30 GMT

Small Businesses Turn to Lending Startups as Tariff Costs Mount

Lending Start ups charging 20% interest to small businesses seeking short term cash for tariff expenses

TRANSPORTATION Maritime Global Carbon Tax

Karen Kelly — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 19:50:45 GMT

Shipping companies support a first-ever global fee on greenhouse gases, opposed by Trump officials

A global coalition requests the IMO to support a transition to green shipping. The Trump Administration opposes it as a tax on Americans

Ecommerce Mercado Libre Market Costs

Karen Kelly — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 19:08:05 GMT

Will Weak Market Conditions Keep MercadoLibre's Costs Elevated?

TARIFF Britain Trade Deals

Karen Kelly — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 19:02:05 GMT

US, Britain to announce more than $10 billion in deals during Trump visit, US officials say

Science & Technology, Tech Partnership and Nuclear Power in scope

TRADE TikTok Shutdown Deal

Karen Kelly — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 17:26:16 GMT

Bessent Says Trump’s Threat of TikTok Shutdown Delivered Deal

Still ticking for now - Deal not finalized yet

TARIFF Korea -US Overcoming an Impasse

Karen Kelly — Sat, 13 Sep 2025 21:01:22 GMT

Industry minister, U.S. commerce secretary meet in New York over trade deal

Broad terms were reached in July including 15% tariff for a $350B investment in US but investment plans are at an "impasse"

TARIFF Another Deal in the Making? Lesotho

Karen Kelly — Sat, 13 Sep 2025 20:39:35 GMT

Lesotho Sends Trade Delegation to US to Plead for Lower Tariffs

TRADE Updated List for Postal Clearances

Karen Kelly — Sat, 13 Sep 2025 20:07:37 GMT

E-Commerce | U.S. Customs and Border Protection

The new list issued by CBP for those who can clear postal shipments.

TRANSPORTATION UP-NS Seek Regulatory Approvals

Karen Kelly — Sat, 13 Sep 2025 10:39:42 GMT

Union Pacific CEO held talks with Trump on $85 billion plan to buy Norfolk

TARIFF Another Round of US-China Talks

Karen Kelly — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 12:49:37 GMT

Bessent to Talk Trade, TikTok With Chinese Officials in Madrid

TARIFF Mexico Tariffs on Asia Imports

Karen Kelly — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 12:38:37 GMT

Mexico Targets Asian Nations With Tariffs of Up to 50%

Mexico 's response to China imports doubling: Quotas on China; New IMMEX rules; 50% tariffs Effective 2026

TARIFF Optimism on Switzerland India Taiwan

Karen Kelly — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 17:34:21 GMT

Lutnick Signals Optimism on Trade With Taiwan, Switzerland

TARIFF India Negotiations Back on Track

Karen Kelly — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 15:45:20 GMT

What next after Trump-Modi sweet talk?

TRADE Inventories Slight Increase

Karen Kelly — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 20:14:09 GMT

US wholesale inventories revised lower in July

Inventories increase trade debt decreases

TRADE EU Sanctions on China

Karen Kelly — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 19:53:54 GMT

EU may list independent Chinese refineries in new Russia sanctions package

TRANSPORTATION US Import Volume Declines

Karen Kelly — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 19:50:32 GMT

US import cargo levels to decline for rest of 2025 on rising tariffs

TARIFF EU Cooperation for Economic Isolation

Karen Kelly — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 19:39:53 GMT

Trump asks EU to levy up to 100% tariffs on China, India to punish rogue states for buying Russian oil

TARIFF The Taiwan Challenge

Karen Kelly — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 19:35:20 GMT

Taiwan’s diplomats yearn for direct talks with Trump amid tariff negotiations

One China Policy (1979) is an obstacle to negotiations

TARIFF Another Round of Talks with Korea

Karen Kelly — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 19:32:39 GMT

S. Korean trade delegation heads back home after working-level talks in Washington

The discussion focused on the investment and profit split

TARIFF Ripple Effect to Mexico

Karen Kelly — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 19:31:27 GMT

Mexico to raise tariffs on cars from China to 50%

TARIFF Revenue $300 Billion Annually

Karen Kelly — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 19:21:33 GMT

US Tariff Revenue Soars To Record $30 Billion In August After New Levies

Tariff revenue applied to the national debt would lower it by $300billion. The annual interest on the debt is nearly $1.2 trillion in part due to high interest rates

TARIFF Case Goes to Supreme Court

Karen Kelly — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 19:20:00 GMT

Supreme Court to hear Donald Trump's tariff case at record speed

TRANSPORTATION Front Loading of Imports

Karen Kelly — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 19:16:24 GMT

Tariff-Driven Front-Loading Sets Up Steep Fall for US Imports

Imports in late 2024 were inflated due to East Coast port strike concerns This is a factor in any decrease in volume

TRADE India-Israel Deal

Karen Kelly — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 13:24:25 GMT

Israel and India ink bilateral investment and trade deal in New Delhi

TRADE China Exports & Imports Slowing

Karen Kelly — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 13:18:52 GMT

China's shipments to U.S. plunge 33% in August as overall exports growth hits a 6-month low

China is turning to alternative markets for exports

TARIFF Update on Korea Deal

Karen Kelly — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 13:17:45 GMT

South Korea says to finalise US trade deal by learning from Japan agreement

TARIIF Geopolitics Create New Relationships

Karen Kelly — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 13:09:41 GMT

India likely to finalise Qatar trade pact framework in October as Trump tariffs bite

Could a deal with Qatar help the US-India relationship - Oil is a driver

TARIFF India-US Thaw?

Karen Kelly — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 13:08:33 GMT

India Treads With Caution After Trump Softens His Rhetoric

TARIFF Impact on SMBs

Karen Kelly — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 13:08:01 GMT

In US town hoping for revival, Trump's tariffs put to test

TARIFF CSMS 66151866 Trade Agreements

Karen Kelly — Sat, 06 Sep 2025 20:27:07 GMT

TRADE AND SECURITY AGREEMENTS
The Secretary of Commerce and the United States Trade Representative have been granted the authority to determine if an action is appropriate to implement framework and/or final agreements in accordance with the September 5, 2025 Executive Order. Framework or final agreements may include additional product exemptions as deemed appropriate by the Secretary of Commerce and the United States Trade Representative.

TRANSPORTATION Privatizing USPS

Karen Kelly — Sat, 06 Sep 2025 17:38:23 GMT

How Trump's Push to Privatize USPS Could Affect Your Amazon Orders

This has pros and cons as USPS loses $9.5B in 2024

TRANSPORTATION Postal Imports Down

Karen Kelly — Sat, 06 Sep 2025 16:03:05 GMT

Postal traffic to US down by over 80% amid tariffs, UN says

88 Postal operators have suspended shipping to the US. All parcels shipped to the US are subject to tariffs

TRADE Trade Fraud Task Force

Karen Kelly — Sat, 06 Sep 2025 15:57:45 GMT

Trump Administration Announces Task Force to Prevent Trade Fraud and Tariff Evasion

Violations will be based on the False Claims Act and Tariff Act of 1930.

TRADE DOJ-DHS Focus on Fraud

Karen Kelly — Sat, 06 Sep 2025 15:39:41 GMT

What’s Influencing DOJ’s New Trade Fraud Focus, and How to Navigate Enforcement Shifts | Brownstein

Key Takeaway: Evaluate your entire supply chain

TRADE CBP is Serious About Compliance

Karen Kelly — Sat, 06 Sep 2025 15:28:32 GMT

EAPA Case 8183: Greenbrier Companies, Inc (Notice of Initiation of Investigation and Interim Measures, August 20, 2025) | U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Parts are from China and be subject to AD/CVD.

TRADE Phasing Out Passport Stamps

Karen Kelly — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 17:56:37 GMT

Passport Stamps Will Soon Be a Thing of The Past

The EU is moving to digital stamps- EMTC's Global Trade Passport Program already has them !

TRADE APEC Summit Oct 31

Karen Kelly — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 17:53:47 GMT

PM says infrastructure for APEC summit likely to be completed by end-month

Venue may host a meeting between US-North Korea

TRADE Exports Beat Expectation

Karen Kelly — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 17:43:57 GMT

U.S. Exports Surpass Expectations, Boosting Market Sentiment

July exports $280.5 billion benefitting manufacturing

TRADE Public Consult on USMCA Start

Karen Kelly — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 17:33:07 GMT

Trump Prepares to Start North American Trade Deal Renegotiation

Consultations must start by Oct 4. In scope war on drugs, US content and security.

TARIFF EO on Japan Deal

Karen Kelly — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 17:29:23 GMT

Trump signs executive order implementing trade deal with Japan, White House says

TARIFF LNG Export to Japan

Karen Kelly — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 17:21:18 GMT

Japan explores Alaskan LNG purchases as part of $7 billion energy deal, US-Japan statement shows

TRADE AI Spots Potential Non Compliance

Karen Kelly — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 17:13:33 GMT

Trump’s Tariffs Leave US Business Tied Up in Costly Red Tape

TARIFF More on Japan Agreement

Karen Kelly — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 17:03:00 GMT

Japan Risks Tariffs Hike If It Shuns Trump Investment Picks

TARIFF US Japan Agreement

Karen Kelly — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 14:08:51 GMT

Implementing The United States–Japan Agreement – The White House

The agreement places a ceiling on tariffs at 15% The agreement is retroactive to August 7. Importers should review their activities in August.

TRADE Should UK Scrap De Minimis

Karen Kelly — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 13:57:49 GMT

(1) Why the UK must urgently scrap its de minimis limit | LinkedIn

Chinese sellers are now flooding the UK market with low value goods

TRADE SBA Loan for US Manufacturers

Karen Kelly — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 13:45:45 GMT

SBA Launches First-Ever Loan Program Dedicated to American Manufacturers | U.S. Small Business Administration

Effective Date October 1, 2025 SMBs should explore if this is available for their business

ECOMMERCE SMB What's Next in Cross Border

Karen Kelly — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 15:18:03 GMT

Ecommerce after De Minimis Tariff Exemption - Practical Ecommerce

Cross border sellers used the US exemption while American exporters faced duties, VAT, compliance and broker costs in foreign markets for lower value goods

TRADE Manufacturing Trends

Karen Kelly — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 15:16:10 GMT

Charts: U.S. Manufacturing Trends Q3 2025 - Practical Ecommerce

TRADE Export Opportunities For Manufacturers

Karen Kelly — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 14:48:20 GMT

Manufacturing Month

ITA Educational Webinars for Exporters

TARIFFS What To Do After CAFC

Karen Kelly — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 14:24:58 GMT

What Trump's tariff loss in court means for shippers and the billions in trade duties collected by U.S. government

TRADE Mexico-US Security Migration & The Economy

Karen Kelly — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 14:20:42 GMT

Marco Rubio’s strategy in Mexico: Halt tariffs in exchange for curbing fentanyl trafficking

TARIFF India Deal By November

Karen Kelly — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 14:07:10 GMT

India minister says country hopes to clinch US trade deal by November

TARIFF From Reciprocal to Sectoral?

Karen Kelly — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 14:01:54 GMT

Trump Tariffs Are Back in Limbo. What Comes Next.

Will 338 replace IEEPA?

TARIFF A View of India-US Future

Karen Kelly — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 13:50:30 GMT

Modi Can’t Afford to Cut Ties with Trump

EMTC presents multiple viewpoints for our readers.

TRADE Visa Requires In Person Interview

Karen Kelly — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 15:47:24 GMT

New U.S. Visa Rules Begin September 2: What You Need to Know

TARIFF Can there be a win?

Karen Kelly — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 15:43:04 GMT

This one move could give Trump a win on global tariffs — and calm the bond market

TARIFF The Great Disruption

Karen Kelly — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 13:15:42 GMT

Tariffs cause ‘unprecedented’ disruption to global trade rules, WTO chief says

Are all countries treated the same under WTO rules?

TARIFF Will Fed Cut Rates?

Karen Kelly — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 13:11:30 GMT

Tariff Ruling Cements Fed Rate Cut Bets but Stokes Uncertainty in Stocks

CAFC- Does decision only apply to the plaintiffs in VOS?

TARIFF Revenue Increase

Karen Kelly — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 13:00:14 GMT

How much have tariffs generated this fiscal year?

TARIFF The Global Tariff Scam-That Doesn't Work

Karen Kelly — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 20:23:13 GMT

Inside the Global Tariff Scam Network: Misclassified Goods, Faked Labels, Real Damage

Customs enforcement tactics can uncover anomalies in shipments. Fraudulent activity is met with criminal penalties.

ECOMMERCE China Requirements for Management of Ecommerce Platforms

Karen Kelly — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 19:55:58 GMT

The National Platform Economy Governance Standardization Technical Committee was established

The position supports standardization for economic governance.

TRADE Manufacturing Trends 2025

Karen Kelly — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 19:46:14 GMT

Charts: U.S. Manufacturing Trends Q3 2025 - Practical Ecommerce

Manufacturers expect a 12% change in raw material cost and health benefits but a decline in energy costs

TRADE German Manufacturing Increases

Karen Kelly — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 15:28:33 GMT

Germany's manufacturing PMI ticks higher in August as production and new orders improve

TRADE Korea- Britain Trade Talks

Karen Kelly — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 15:27:13 GMT

S. Korea, Britain to discuss pending trade issues in steel, automotive sectors

TRADE Korea Exports Chips

Karen Kelly — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 15:22:05 GMT

(LEAD) S. Korea's exports rise 1.3 pct on-year in Aug. on robust chip demand: data

TARIFF Uncertainty

Karen Kelly — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 15:15:21 GMT

US Tariff Uncertainty Delays Economic ‘Power’ Lutnick Predicted

TRADE China Builds the Global South

Karen Kelly — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 14:58:34 GMT

China's Xi pushes a new global order, flanked by leaders of Russia and India

How fragile is this alliance ? China pushes Global Governance to promote its leadership in security, banking and AI.

TARIFF India Offers US 0% Tariff

Karen Kelly — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 14:51:49 GMT

Trump says India offered to reduce tariffs on US goods to zero

TARIFF The Economy & The Tariffs

Karen Kelly — Sat, 30 Aug 2025 15:43:27 GMT

Trump’s economy hasn’t blown up under tariffs as many predicted. Is he really proving the naysayers wrong?

Average tariff estimated at 18%.

ECOMMERCE Canceled Orders

Karen Kelly — Sat, 30 Aug 2025 15:39:40 GMT

Shoppers met with canceled orders, delays as de minimis exemption ends

ECOMMERCE CEO of EMTC Comments on De minimis

Karen Kelly — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 14:02:17 GMT

Prices of some goods set to spike after end of de minimis

ECOMMERCE Walmart Marketplace Focuses on Seller Succcess

Karen Kelly — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 13:32:33 GMT

Walmart rolls out major change to stores that could impact the way you shop

TARIFFS End of de minimis exemption to lead to price spikes for some overseas goods

Mariane Rowden — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 13:21:53 GMT

Arlington, VA --

EMTC CEO Marianne Rowden was interviewed by Spectrum News on the impact of the end of de minimis. Check out the video and article here.

TARIFF Pragmatic Negotiations

Karen Kelly — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 13:19:29 GMT

Opinion: The U.S.-India relationship is built on interests, not illusions

India responds to tariffs with nationalistic defiance and pragmatism Will it work?

TRADE Brazil-Mexico Sector Deals

Karen Kelly — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 13:16:48 GMT

Brazil readies updated sector trade deals with Mexico

TARIFFS Demise of De Minimis Permanent

Karen Kelly — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 13:05:54 GMT

End of US low-value package tariff exemption is permanent, Trump officials say

Companies need new strategies for B2C and D2C models EMTC offers tools and resources to build plans

TARIFFS Japan Output Falls

Karen Kelly — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 13:03:15 GMT

Japan's output falls as US tariffs bite, inflation slows

TARIFF Third of US Companies Benefit from Tariffs

Karen Kelly — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 12:56:17 GMT

Trump tariffs helped increase revenue for some U.S. businesses: 'We were in the right place at the right time'

Small businesses with less lobbying power are hurt by tariffs EMTC advocates for small businesses

TARIFF Mexico Suspends Parcel to US

Karen Kelly — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 12:50:24 GMT

Mexico Suspends Package Deliveries to US, Prepares to Raise Tariffs on China

Suspension of parcels is expected to be temporary as negotiations continue.

TARIFF EU Export Opportunity

Karen Kelly — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 12:47:16 GMT

EU begins plan to scrap tariffs on U.S. industrial goods

Businesses need to consider export options as the EU eliminates some tariffs on US goods

TARIFF Innovate or Die

Karen Kelly — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 12:44:59 GMT

There’s an upside to Trump tariff disruptions that could boost the bottom line for American businesses, global supply chain expert says

Relocating supply chains opens doors to innovation and enhanced processes

ECOMMERCE Alibaba Misses Earnings

Karen Kelly — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 12:41:40 GMT

China's Alibaba misses first-quarter revenue estimates

TARIFF S Korea Increases Trade Budget for US Deal

Karen Kelly — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 12:34:38 GMT

S. Korea seeks 70-fold increase in trade response budget to carry out trade deal with U.S.

TRADE UK Considers Eliminating De Minimis

Karen Kelly — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 18:20:37 GMT

Recent figures reveal that the value of small parcels imported from China to the UK has doubled to £3 billion in the past year. The vast majority of these parcels enter the UK, duty free under the de-minimis rules. This boom, largely driven by e-commerce platforms such as Shein and Temu, underscores the urgent need for a level playing field, particularly as the current system gives a huge advantage to over-seas online retailers. The UK Government, is actively reviewing this zero-tax regime for low-value imports, with a view to potentially ending the de-minimis exemption. A move which mirrors the recent change in the IS, which has attracted much comment this week.
I’ve spoken with many UK retailers who have raised concerns about lost revenue, unfair competition, and the influx of potentially unregulated products. Author: Marco Forgione

TARIFF Origin is Critical

Karen Kelly — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 17:43:53 GMT

Marking of Country of Origin on U.S. Imports

ECOMMERCE "Quick Commerce" Instant Delivery

Karen Kelly — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 13:16:44 GMT

India’s instant delivery race hits $15 billion, but losses exceed $1.4 billion

ECOMMERCE Holiday Sales

Karen Kelly — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 13:15:45 GMT

How tariffs are expected to shape holiday shopping sales

TRANSPORTATION Panama Port For Sale

Karen Kelly — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 13:13:59 GMT

Panama Canal Puts Port Rights Up for Sale in Bid to Foster Carrier Competition

TARIFF India Importers Receive Textile Relief

Karen Kelly — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 13:08:14 GMT

India Weaves Relief For Textiles: Cotton Import Duty Exemption Extended Amid US Tariff Pressure

TARIFF Small Businesses Need Strategic Flexibility

Karen Kelly — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 13:05:38 GMT

12 ways tariffs could change how small businesses operate

Small businesses need tools to help them pivot in the new trade environment. EMTC has Survival Kits to help small business re think their business strategies

TRANSPORTATION Will COSCO Invest in CK Hutchinson?

Karen Kelly — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 12:59:03 GMT

COSCO facing 'challenges' with international investments amid US trade pressures

TRADE RCEP Summit October 2025

Karen Kelly — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 12:55:15 GMT

Malaysia plans to convene RCEP summit in October, report says

Taking stock to lower tariffs and boost investment

ECOMMERCE Temu Ships to US

Karen Kelly — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 12:47:21 GMT

Temu shipping from China to U.S. again, amid tariff tensions

TRADE India Asia vs US Markets

Karen Kelly — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 12:41:25 GMT

India's Modi seeks closer ties on Asia tour to offset fallout from US tariffs

TARIFF Japan Meeting Postponed

Karen Kelly — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 12:35:27 GMT

Japan's chief trade envoy postpones US trip as Tokyo calls for faster action on its tariffs deal

TRADE E-invoicing in EU 2026 Q2

Karen Kelly — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 15:13:45 GMT

2026 harmonisation EU e-invoicing messaging - vatcalc.com

If you export to the EU this is a must read Plan ahead Watch for new tools from EMTC to assist you

TRADE EU ICS2Enforcement Starts September 1

Karen Kelly — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 13:38:29 GMT

Import Control System 2 - European Commission

ICSU2 identifies high risk consignments. If you ship to the EU be aware of the changes.

TARIFF India's Billion Dollar Deal

Karen Kelly — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 11:25:54 GMT

Amid tariff row, India close to signing $1 billion deal with US firm for jet engines | Watch

TRADE Tariffs & Geopolitics Intertwined

Karen Kelly — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 11:23:17 GMT

China seeks closer trade ties with Saudi Arabia as Gulf trade deal stalls

TARIFF Focus on Furniture

Karen Kelly — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 11:21:28 GMT

Trump: Investigation on furniture tariffs now underway

TARIFF EU Deal - Energy

Karen Kelly — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 11:18:04 GMT

EU commits to huge increase in energy imports from US - Statista

TRADE China Seeks Markets in Africa

Karen Kelly — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 11:16:48 GMT

China’s exports to Africa surge 25% in 2025 as US tariffs shift global trade flows

TARIFF The India Offset

Karen Kelly — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 11:14:24 GMT

Analysis-India’s Russian oil gains wiped out by Trump’s tariffs

TARIFFS EU to Remove Tariff on US Goods

Karen Kelly — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 11:13:25 GMT

EU to Propose Removing US Tariffs This Week to Meet Trump Demand

TARIFF India Exemption Based on Export Date

Karen Kelly — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 20:44:02 GMT

9903.01.85: Articles the products of India that (1) were loaded onto a vessel at the port of loading and in transit on the final mode of transit prior to entry into the United States, before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on August 27, 2025; and (2) are entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on September 17, 2025.

TARIFF De Minimis FAQs

Karen Kelly — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 20:23:33 GMT

E-Commerce Frequently Asked Questions | U.S. Customs and Border Protection

ECOMMERCE Security in Digital Trade

Karen Kelly — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 20:13:27 GMT

Model Letter sent to Tech Companies from Chairman Ferguson

A letter from the FTC to major technology companies involved in cloud storage, apps, messaging or other technology services that receive data.

ECOMMERCE Weakening Data Security

Karen Kelly — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 20:08:47 GMT

FTC Chairman Ferguson Warns Companies Against Censoring or Weakening the Data Security of Americans at the Behest of Foreign Powers | Federal Trade Commission

TAX OBBB And Small Business

Karen Kelly — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 20:02:17 GMT

How The New Tax Law Affects Nebraska Businesses and Residents

A perspective on the Reconciliation OBBB for small businesses

TARIFF Did Temu get an Advantage?

Karen Kelly — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 19:29:58 GMT

Temu resumes direct shipping from China to US after truce with Donald Trump

TARIFF India US Dialogue

Karen Kelly — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 18:02:59 GMT

U.S.-India 2+2 Intersessional Dialogue - United States Department of State

A US-India dialogue sought to increase bilateral initiatives

TARIFF Postal Suspensions

Karen Kelly — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 17:38:30 GMT

Postal Deliveries to US Suspended: Here Are the Countries That Have Stopped Shipping Small Packages

TRADE Qualified Parties for International Post

Karen Kelly — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 16:53:50 GMT

E-Commerce | U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Seven parties are qualified to pay duties for postal

TARIFFS China-US A Fragile Truce

Karen Kelly — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 15:58:24 GMT

A Lot About Trump’s Tariffs Is Still Uncertain. How China, India, and a Court Decision Will Help Set Trade Policy.

The pause on Chinese tariffs ends November 10, 2025 . India tariffs are 50% starting Aug 27.

ECOMMERCE Temu;s Q2 2025 Sales $14B

Karen Kelly — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 15:53:40 GMT

Temu’s U.S. shoppers just caught a massive break from Trump’s tariff heat

TARIFF Rupee Under Pressure

Karen Kelly — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 13:53:02 GMT

Pressure builds on rupee as US confirms punitive tariffs on Indian goods

TARIFF Chinese Negotiator Headed to DC

Karen Kelly — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 13:51:06 GMT

Top Chinese trade negotiator to head to US for talks

TARIFF Is it a National Sales Tax?

Karen Kelly — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 13:49:22 GMT

It’s time to unmask the Trump tariffs for what they really are: A giant national sales tax that will hobble U.S. economic growth

EMTC presents diverse opinions for our members and readers to consider

TARIFF India Politics & Tariffs

Karen Kelly — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 13:47:33 GMT

Modi vows to shield Indian farmers and small firms against US tariffs

TARIFF Tariff to Offset DST

Karen Kelly — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 13:45:28 GMT

Trump issues ultimatum, threatening tariffs over digital taxes and regulations

TARIFF Korea US MOU Inked

Karen Kelly — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 13:43:47 GMT

S. Korea, U.S. sign 11 MOUs for cooperation in shipbuilding, nuclear energy, aviation

TARIFF Food Exemption Lobby

Karen Kelly — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 13:42:51 GMT

Food industry lobbies for tariff exemptions on seafood, fresh produce as it warns prices could spike

TARIFF Korea Shipbuilding

Karen Kelly — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 13:37:14 GMT

South Korea bets big on reviving troubled US shipbuilding to woo Trump

TARIFF Korea Deal For Jets

Karen Kelly — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 13:34:02 GMT

Korean Air to buy more than 100 Boeing jets after Trump meeting

TARIFF US Grants Exemptions to Indonesia

Karen Kelly — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 13:33:01 GMT

Indonesia says US agrees tariff exemption for its palm oil, cocoa, rubber

TRADE India Cuts GST to Offset Tariffs

Karen Kelly — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 13:32:14 GMT

Why Modi Is Turning to Tax Cuts to Offset US Tariff Hit to India

TRADE De Minimis Rules

Karen Kelly — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 17:16:31 GMT

The de minimis shipping rules are slated to change this week. Here's what that means for you.

European and Asian postal services stop shipments

TRANSPORTATION Pause on Packages

Karen Kelly — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 15:38:59 GMT

European nations pause shipping packages to U.S. over tariffs

Germany Sweden Italy Denmark halted shipments. Monday France and Austria will halt shipments.

TRANSPORTATION Europe & Asia Post Halt Shipment Services to US

Karen Kelly — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 15:31:35 GMT

European, Asian postal services to halt US shipments as Trump ends tariff exemption | Fox Business

TARIFF Pharma MFN Rate Effective Sept 1

Karen Kelly — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 13:48:24 GMT

EU-US trade deal leaves EFPIA’s lead “concerned for the future”

The EU-US Trade Deal states MFN will be close to zero for generic pharma and APIs. Branded products will receive the full rate.

TRADE Tradecraft is an Upwardly Mobile Career

Karen Kelly — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 13:44:18 GMT

Opinion: Apprenticeships are an overlooked path to upward mobility

EMTC offers globally respected ISO certification in support of a trade career path

TRANSPORTATION Geopolitics Shape Truck Manufacture

Karen Kelly — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 13:37:45 GMT

Global Market Shifts: Five Truck Operations Hit by Bans and Trade Restrictions

TARIFF India Hires a Lobbyist

Karen Kelly — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 13:25:33 GMT

India hires new US lobbying firm amid tariff tensions with Washington

India to pay $225K for a better deal in 3 months

ECOMMERCE China Rules for Platforms

Karen Kelly — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 13:23:54 GMT

China proposes draft rules on internet platform pricing

TRANSPORTATION Oakland Container Volume Up 31%

Karen Kelly — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 13:20:04 GMT

Port of Oakland container volume surges in July as tariff jitters drive shipping activity

TRADE China Economy Under Pressure

Karen Kelly — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 13:18:12 GMT

China's economy lags in July under pressure from tariffs and a weak property market

Ecommerce Amazon Lobbies India on Exports

Karen Kelly — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 13:14:48 GMT

Amazon lobbies Indian government to exempt exports from foreign investment rules, sources say

TRADE Tariffs Reduce Deficit

Karen Kelly — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 13:10:33 GMT

Trump's tariffs could reduce US deficit by $4 trillion, CBO estimates

TARIFF India Says Its Still Negotiating

Karen Kelly — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 13:08:58 GMT

India says US trade negotiations are still going on as fresh tariffs loom

India faces 50% tariffs effective August 27

TARIFFS The Economy

Karen Kelly — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 19:38:32 GMT

Tariffs Won’t Break the Economy. Corporate Shakedowns Might.

The dollar declined 10% making imports more expensive but exports more attractive but domestic policy is critical.

TARIFF Canada Removes Retaliatory Tariffs

Karen Kelly — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 19:29:22 GMT

Canada to remove many retaliatory tariffs on US, Carney says

Canada is intensifying talks to reach a deal

TRADE German Economy Shrinks

Karen Kelly — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 14:24:01 GMT

Germany’s Economy Shrank by More Than Expected on Tariff Hit

Germany updates: Economy shrinks more than expected

Exports down nearly 1% Imports increased 1.6%

TRADE Tariffs Pay Down $37T Debt

Karen Kelly — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 14:09:07 GMT

Bessent says tariff revenue will go to national debt before rebate checks

TARIFF US EU Deal- More Details

Karen Kelly — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 12:48:48 GMT

White House backs off hefty EU tariff threats, EU eliminates industrial tariffs

TARIFF Canada Discussions

Karen Kelly — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 19:41:37 GMT

Trump, Canada's Carney discuss trade, agree to reconvene soon

TARIFF South Africa Tariffs

Karen Kelly — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 14:08:30 GMT

South Africa looks to enhance global cooperation in face of sweeping US tariffs

TRANSPORTATION Supply Chain Chess

Karen Kelly — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 13:55:35 GMT

The Great Detour: 12 Supply Chains Rerouting Around Tariffs

TRADE European Exports Decrease

Karen Kelly — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 13:34:33 GMT

European Business Takes Trump Tariffs in Stride

Export orders decreased the fastest in 5 months. Tariffs are impacting businesses

TRADE Chinese Exporters Impacted by Tariffs

Karen Kelly — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 13:28:36 GMT

China’s Small Exporters Brace for Tariff Storm. How They Are Preparing.

Chinese sellers face uncertainty and labor challenges while trying to maintain production and stockpiling raw materials or moving production out of China.

TRADE Korea's Exports Increase

Karen Kelly — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 13:18:33 GMT

(LEAD) S. Korea's exports up 7.6 pct in first 20 days of Aug. on strong chip, auto demand

Exports to US decrease; exports to China increase.

TARIFF US EU Framework 70% Complete

Karen Kelly — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 13:13:50 GMT

US and EU issue written framework for their trade deal, still a work in progress

TRADE Russia Sells LNG to India

Karen Kelly — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 17:15:11 GMT

Russia sees potential for LNG exports to India

TRADE Japan's Exports Drop

Karen Kelly — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 16:59:24 GMT

Japan's exports log biggest drop in 4 years as US tariff impacts intensify

TARIFF Easy IEEPA Tariff Suit

Karen Kelly — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 14:31:24 GMT

https://tradelawdaily.com/article/2025/08/20/us-says-plaintiffs-introducing-complexity-in-easy-ieepa-tariff-suit-2508190018

TRADE The Value of Credentials

Karen Kelly — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 14:27:16 GMT

More Workers Are Getting Job-Skill Certificates. They Often Don’t Pay Off.

The value of credentials is a combination of the skills in demand (global trade) and the reputation of the institution that offers it (ISO/IEC17024)

TRADE Targeting Human Rights

Karen Kelly — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 14:22:53 GMT

US targets steel, copper, lithium imports under Uyghur forced labor law

ECOMMERCE Postal Pause to US

Karen Kelly — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 14:12:52 GMT

Nordic postal operators pause shipments to the U.S. as Trump ends parcel tariff relief

ECOMMERCE Shein-New IPO Bid

Karen Kelly — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 14:07:01 GMT

SHEIN considering China return for path to Hong Kong IPO - Bloomberg

This move would require restructuring while China benefits from significant tax revenue

TRADE US Exports Strong

Karen Kelly — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 13:42:18 GMT

The top 15 countries driving US exports in 2025

In 2024 the US exported were valued at approximately $1291B to these 15 countries. In H1 2025 exports are valued at $647 B.

TRADE Apple in India

Karen Kelly — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 13:39:18 GMT

Apple is reportedly making more of its new iPhones in India instead of China

TRADE Brazil Weather Increases Coffee Prices

Karen Kelly — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 13:19:20 GMT

Coffee Prices Soar on Dry Brazilian Weather and Tighter US Supplies

Lack of rain is impacting coffee prices

TRADE India -China Ties Stronger

Karen Kelly — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 13:17:04 GMT

Modi Hails Closer Ties With China as Trump’s Higher Tariffs Loom

New Delhi foreign policy engages BRICS

SMB Small Business Sales are Up

Karen Kelly — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 13:02:58 GMT

Small Businesses Prove They’re Tough. Tariffs Could Still Bring Them Down.

The One Big Beautiful Bill provides stability for small business . SMBs need trade strategies for the new environment. 10 million jobs are tied to US exports

TRADE EU Export Economy Needs More Partners

Karen Kelly — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 13:00:16 GMT

Europe Should Deepen Ties With Non-U.S. Trade Partners, Lagarde Says

TRADE Korea Food Exports Down

Karen Kelly — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 12:58:20 GMT

Food exports to U.S. drop in July due to reciprocal tariffs: data

TRADE An Africa Asia Connection

Karen Kelly — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 12:49:40 GMT

After Trump Tariff Hit, Lesotho Turns to Asia and Other Markets

Lesotho seeks Asian and European markets for its textiles to avoid US tariffs

TRADE Steel & Aluminum

Karen Kelly — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 12:46:05 GMT

US adds 407 product categories to steel and aluminum tariffs list

TAX Maryland Digital Service Tax

Karen Kelly — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 19:54:40 GMT

Maryland tax on digital ads violated Big Tech's free speech, judges say

The tax is based on annual global gross revenue over $100million

TARIFF China Agreement Deadline November 9

Karen Kelly — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 19:43:24 GMT

China Trade Deal Deadline Extended to Early November

TRADE China Oil Exports Increase

Karen Kelly — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 13:32:36 GMT

China's refined oil exports up 7.1% yoy, hit 13-month high

TARIFF Negotiations Are Still In Process

Karen Kelly — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 13:26:36 GMT

Kenya, US in High-Level Trade Talks Ahead of Ruto’s Visit

Kenya wants safeguards against expiration of AGOA

TRADE Singapore Exports Decline

Karen Kelly — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 13:23:06 GMT

Singapore's exports fall 4.6% y/y in July, weaker than forecast

Singapore expects slower growth in 2nd half of 2025

TARIFF Germany Wants a Better Auto Deal

Karen Kelly — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 13:16:55 GMT

Germany says written EU-US trade deal requires lower car duties

TRADE India's GST

Karen Kelly — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 13:12:29 GMT

India’s GST overhaul aims to blunt impact of U.S. tariff squeeze

GST is an additional tariff for goods in produced in India. Most goods will have a 12% tariff

TRANSPORTATION Shipping Costs Decline

Karen Kelly — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 13:10:57 GMT

Container shipping costs to U.S. decline in July amid trade slowdown

Supply and demand drives pricing

ECOMMERCE Tough Times for Chinese Ecommerce

Karen Kelly — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 20:01:21 GMT

Shein and Temu Face Tougher Times in the U.S. That’s Good News for Amazon.

Demise of de minimis results in decline in sales

TRADE The Key: Digital Rules

Karen Kelly — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 18:41:01 GMT

EU push to protect digital rules holds up trade statement with US, FT reports

Is the EU DSA law a non-tariff barrier? Will it stop the EU US deal?

TRANSPORTATION EV vs Diesel vs Light Truck

Karen Kelly — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 18:30:08 GMT

New players may have window to disrupt after trucks exit California emissions deals

TARIFF US Cancel India Trade Discussion

Karen Kelly — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 18:13:25 GMT

US trade talks with India paused, media reports say

Effective Aug 27 tariffs for India are 50%

TRANSPORTATION In Bond Change Sept 15

Karen Kelly — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 18:05:12 GMT

Federal Register :: Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR): Clarification of Filing Requirements Regarding In-Transit Shipments and Other FTR Provisions

A broker can be a USPPI and must have consent of the importer to disclose confidential information. The EEI filer must have a physical presence in the US

TRADE Tariffs and the Economy

Karen Kelly — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 12:24:22 GMT

You’re welcome, world: U.S. tariffs may cool inflation for the rest of the global economy

TRANSPORTATION Walmart Network

Karen Kelly — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 12:13:54 GMT

Walmart Adds Vietnam to Cross-Border Ocean Freight Network

ECOMMERCE Shein-Temu Price Increase

Karen Kelly — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 12:13:27 GMT

Shein, Temu expected to raise prices due to loophole closing this month

TRADE The Secure Trade Act

Karen Kelly — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 12:10:21 GMT

Florida, Maine Lawmakers Intro ‘Secure Trade Act’ To Strengthen U.S. Industries

EMTC will be following this legislation

TRADE Transshipment Enforcement

Karen Kelly — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 12:08:18 GMT

Customs busts $400M trade duty-evasion ring involving China and others

ECOMMERCE Global Guidance for Mail Post Aug 29 2025

Karen Kelly — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 19:29:41 GMT

Global Guidance for International Mail - 8.15.25 .pdf

TRADE First Sale Requires a Strong Paper Trail

Karen Kelly — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 18:23:34 GMT

CBP Ruling Wants Paper Trail Proving First Sale Treatment

TRADE Seizure of Counterfeit Goods

Karen Kelly — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 18:17:01 GMT

$4.2 million in fake Cartier watches seized by Indianapolis CBP | U.S. Customs and Border Protection

The sale of these goods is a violation of IPR.

TRADE CBP Uncovers Duty Evasion $250M

Karen Kelly — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 18:10:56 GMT

CBP uncovers more than $400 million in duty evasion by bad actors who undercut American workers | U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Enforcement targeted illegal transshipments - shipments sent through a 3rd country to avoid AD/CVD duties by 23 importers providing false origin declarations.

TARIFF EU US Finalizing a Deal

Karen Kelly — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 19:43:24 GMT

EU and US closer to finalising trade deal text as Washington sends back suggestions

TRADE Broker Exam Registration is Open

Karen Kelly — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 13:19:42 GMT

CBLE Registration Information | U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Registration is open Aug 11 through Sept 10. The exam is October 22 .

TRADE China Manufacturers Move Out

Karen Kelly — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 12:47:29 GMT

Chinese investors eyeing Indonesia to avoid US tariffs, tap local market

TRADE Chinese Imports Down

Karen Kelly — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 12:39:20 GMT

Chinese Imports Fell During Trump’s First Term. It’s Happening Again.

China accounts for 12% of US imports, down from 22% in 2018 .

TRADE Tariffs and AAFA

Karen Kelly — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 19:37:13 GMT

Tariff delays choke growth as industry demands clear US-China trade terms

TARIFF Korea US Alliance

Karen Kelly — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 19:31:01 GMT

(News Focus) Lee-Trump summit may prove to be 'inflection' point in alliance: experts

TRADE Transshipments Not an OPtion for Switzerland

Karen Kelly — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 19:21:11 GMT

Switzerland warns its companies that no, they can’t dodge Trump’s tariffs by routing goods through the tiny neighboring country of Liechtenstein

White House defines transshipment as moving of good to an intermediate destination The penalty is 40%

TARIFF Coffee Tariffs

Karen Kelly — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 19:10:15 GMT

US coffee buyers requesting to postpone Brazil imports, Brazilian lobby says

TRADE China Closes Canola Market

Karen Kelly — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 19:06:58 GMT

China slaps temporary duties on Canadian canola

The provisional rate is 75.8% starting Aug 14.

TARIFF US-China Meeting

Karen Kelly — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 16:55:48 GMT

US trade team will meet Chinese officials in two or three months, Bessent says

TARIFF IEEPA Economic Fallout

Karen Kelly — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 13:56:24 GMT

US Tells CAFC 'Ruinous' Economic Fallout Will Follow Adverse Ruling on IEEPA Tariff Power

ECOMMERCE USPS Holiday Rate Increase

Karen Kelly — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 13:51:28 GMT

Time-Limited Price Change | Postal Explorer

Holiday rates start October 5, They apply through January 18, 2026

ECOMMERCE 321Update

Karen Kelly — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 13:46:25 GMT

Section 321 – Does Not Exceed $800 in Aggregated

ACE will withhold release of de minimis shipments based on individual threshold limits

TARIFF Official Notice on China Pause

Karen Kelly — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 13:43:53 GMT

Further Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates to Reflect Ongoing Discussions with The People's Republic of China – The White House

China tariff Pause until November 10. 2025

TRANSPORTATION Control of the Panama Canal

Karen Kelly — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 13:13:07 GMT

China and the US clash at the UN over the Panama Canal, a focus of Trump's attention

SMB Small Businesses are Optimistic

Karen Kelly — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 13:00:33 GMT

U.S. Small Businesses Brush Off Tariff Fears

SMBs see improved business conditions . SMBs face uncertainty over labor quality.

TRADE Tariff Ripple Effect

Karen Kelly — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 12:58:34 GMT

Chinese manufacturers are said to face squeeze as U.S. tariffs bite

TARIFF What's After the Framework

Karen Kelly — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 12:51:39 GMT

European Union awaits US follow-up on trade deal promises

TARIFF South Africa Wants a Better Deal

Karen Kelly — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 12:45:56 GMT

South Africa Aims to Cut 30% US Tariff With Revised Trade Offer

TARIFF China Truce Extended 90 Days

Karen Kelly — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 19:31:31 GMT

Trump signs order extending China tariff truce by 90 days, White House says | Reuters

New truce deadline anticipated to be in early November after most Christmas & holiday imports arrive

TARIFF China Pause for 90 More Days

Karen Kelly — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 19:28:17 GMT

China Tariffs On Hold For 90 More Days

TARIFF China Pause Ends August 12

Karen Kelly — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 19:26:24 GMT

Tariffs on China Set to Rise Sharply Tuesday if No Deal Is Reached - The New York Times

TRANSPORTATION Inbound Cargo Down

Karen Kelly — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 19:07:51 GMT

Tariffs to Push US-Bound Ocean Cargo Down 5% in 2025, NRF Says

ECOMMERCE China Rattled

Karen Kelly — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 18:55:12 GMT

Chinese e-commerce names rattled by customs crack-down - reports

TARIFF India US Continue Negotiating

Karen Kelly — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 18:44:18 GMT

India pushes ahead with US trade talks despite tariff hike to 50%

India delegation due in US Aug 25

TRADE Statute of Limitations

Karen Kelly — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 16:11:09 GMT

US to Appeal CIT Decision Rejecting Bid to Collect on Years-Old Surety Bond

TRADE Brazil's WTO Consult

Karen Kelly — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 16:08:04 GMT

WTO | 2025 News items - Brazil initiates WTO dispute regarding US tariff measures

TRADE Courses for Broker Continuing Education

Karen Kelly — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 15:33:40 GMT

Trade Outreach Webinars | U.S. Customs and Border Protection

August courses

TRADE For TradeNerds Who Travel

Karen Kelly — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 15:21:05 GMT

Is Global Entry Worth It? What to Consider Before You Apply

News for TradeNerds

TRADE India Shifting Supply Chains

Karen Kelly — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 15:09:31 GMT

Trump's 50% Tariff on Indian Exports Threatens USD 87 Billion Trade, Experts Warn of Short-term Pain but Long-term Resilience

India looks to diversify its export market as 50% tariff hits MSMEs hard. India anticipates supply chain migration to lower tariff neighbors

TARIFF Tariff Negotiations Aren't Over

Karen Kelly — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 14:54:20 GMT

African nations hopeful to re-negotiate Trump tariffs, fear economic fallout

TARIFF US-China August 12 Deadline

Karen Kelly — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 14:46:15 GMT

U.S.-China high-stakes tariff truce extension hangs in the balance as deadline looms

China's exports to the US fell 21% in July

TRADE Global Compliance Enforcement

Karen Kelly — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 14:40:34 GMT

Customs agency uncovers 19 firms dodging anti-dumping duties worth 42.8 bln won

Korea Customs enforces anti-dumping laws

TARIFF Taiwan Tariff Negotiations

Karen Kelly — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 14:29:43 GMT

Taiwan is continuing tariff negotiations with US, cabinet official says

Current tariff is 20% . Taiwan seeks a separate rate for semiconductors and electronics

TRADE The Tariff Ripple Effect

Karen Kelly — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 14:15:01 GMT

China unleashes ‘dumping’ epidemic across Europe

Europe sees a "harmful increase" in imports particularly from China

TRADE Tariff Effect on Canada

Karen Kelly — Sat, 09 Aug 2025 10:14:34 GMT

Canada sheds tens of thousands of jobs as Trump tariffs hit

TRADE Nexus of India Tariffs and Politics

Karen Kelly — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 18:08:00 GMT

Analysis-Buffeted by Trump and vote-rigging charges, India's Modi starts to push back

TRADE Tariff Impact on Asia

Karen Kelly — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 20:23:14 GMT

New US tariffs cloud outlook for exporters in Asia and beyond

China- End of de minimis puts 200M flex workers at risk; 55% of India exports impacted ; Indonesia is optimistic

TRADE Tariff Impact on the EU

Karen Kelly — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 20:05:27 GMT

US tariffs: economic, financial and monetary repercussions

Impact: EU GDP loss of up to .8%; 8-10,000 jobs per EUR 1 B reduction in exports; diversion of Chinese exports to the EU

TRADE Tariffs Hit India Jewelry Exports

Karen Kelly — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 19:58:32 GMT

India's jewelry exporters look to alternate routes, domestic market to mitigate Trump tariff shock

Importer Beware! India looks to re-route shipments through countries with trade agreements. This is fraud.

SMB Tariffs & Small Business

Karen Kelly — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 19:30:17 GMT

Idaho small businesses hit hard by Trump tariffs, trade war | Idaho Statesman

Small businesses are experiencing global trade

TRADE The Tariff Chess Match

Karen Kelly — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 18:55:37 GMT

Tariffs Are Changing the Game

China is targeting the EU, SE Asia and Australia markets How will they react to a flood of cheap goods?

TARIFF Vietnam Finalizing a Deal

Karen Kelly — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 18:52:28 GMT

Vietnam expects more talks with US to finalise trade deal

TARIFF Korea's Win on Semiconductors

Karen Kelly — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 18:46:56 GMT

S. Korea to be treated as favored nation for U.S. chip tariffs under trade deal: minister

TRADE Transshipment Penalties

Karen Kelly — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 18:42:03 GMT

Tougher transshipment penalties not expected immediately as Trump tariffs kick in, sources say

Under current CBP rules a "screwdriver assembly" is not substantial transformation.

TARIFF The Line Up at the White House

Karen Kelly — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 18:30:22 GMT

U.S. Trading Partners Race to Secure Exemptions From Trump’s Tariffs

Lining up for exemptions

TARIFF Tariff on Semiconductors

Karen Kelly — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 18:28:20 GMT

Trump announces 100% tariff on semiconductors made outside the US in potential blow to domestic businesses

Will Trump have a "show me" policy for manufacturing ?

TRADE Who Pays for the International System?

Karen Kelly — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 18:19:07 GMT

Who pays for the international system? - FreightWaves

Written by EMTC's own (and original) TradeNerd Marianne Rowden

TRADE The Era of the WTO is Over

Karen Kelly — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 18:05:52 GMT

A must-read by USTR Jamieson Greer in today's New York Times
https://lnkd.in/exGjheux

"...The privilege of selling into the world’s most lucrative consumer market is a mighty carrot. And a tariff is a formidable stick"

TRADE "Stuff" Isn't Sufficient

Karen Kelly — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 17:51:17 GMT

“Stuff” is not a shipment: EU bans vague cargo terms in customs filings - Air Cargo Week

In the EU & US a vague description such as "stuff" will halt your shipment

TRADE De minimis Meets Its Demise

Karen Kelly — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 00:13:20 GMT

End of De Minimis Alarms E-Commerce Sellers, Consumers - WSJ

Read Marianne Rowden's comments in this WSJ article. Marianne is a well-respected policy expert and TradeNerd

TARIFF India Tariffs Go Up on Oil

Karen Kelly — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 20:40:45 GMT

Trump raises tariffs on India by 25 percent over Russian oil purchases

India tariff is 50% in 3 weeks - Approximately Aug 27-29

TRADE The China Conundrum

Karen Kelly — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 20:12:30 GMT

China’s industrial policy is creating instability at home and abroad

Industrial policy vs trade policy

TARIFF Sino-US Deal?

Karen Kelly — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 20:09:27 GMT

Shanghai stocks close at highest since late 2021 on hopes for Sino-US trade deal

Does China have a Plan B ?

TRADE UK Eliminating De Minimis

Karen Kelly — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 18:41:59 GMT

Revealed: The scale of cheap Chinese imports flown into UK without paying any tariffs | Money News | Sky News

The US is shutting down de minimis on Aug 29. Low value goods will now be seeking other markets How will they respond?

TARIFF India Mis-signaled and Lost the Deal

Karen Kelly — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 10:48:07 GMT

Exclusive-Missed signals, lost deal: How India-US trade talks collapsed

TARIFF Lower Thai Tariff Increases Growth Prospect

Karen Kelly — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 10:44:52 GMT

Thai business group raises 2025 GDP growth forecast to between 1.8% and 2.2%

TRADE The China Affect

Karen Kelly — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 10:41:47 GMT

Chinese Competition Has Led to Job Losses in Eurozone Manufacturing, ECB Says

Auto and chemical industries face increased China competition

S MB Small Business Hiring

Karen Kelly — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 10:39:32 GMT

Small business owners hiring fewer employees

TARIFF India Tariffs Could be 35%

Karen Kelly — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 10:36:33 GMT

India braces for hit to $64 billion US exports amid rising tensions with Washington

India tariff level is 25% + 10% penalty for Russian oil purchases How will they negotiate a $64B hit?

TRADE UK Seeks New Markets

Karen Kelly — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 10:33:04 GMT

76% of UK Retailers Probing New Export Markets Due to Tariff Turbulence

TRADE India-The New Auto Market

Karen Kelly — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 10:29:17 GMT

As U.S. Slaps 15% Tariffs, Hyundai and Toyota Are Betting Big on India

TRADE China Exports Down

Karen Kelly — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 10:27:27 GMT

China's export growth likely slowed in July as US tariff deadline looms: Reuters poll

TARIFF Auto Tariffs

Karen Kelly — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 10:25:19 GMT

South Korea says timing of U.S. tariff cut on autos not decided

TRADE Vietnam Import Increase

Karen Kelly — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 10:24:01 GMT

Vietnam reports strong January-July trade data, imports from US rise 22.7%

TARIFF Tariffs on Pharma

Karen Kelly — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 19:10:54 GMT

US to initially impose 'small tariff' on pharma imports, Trump says

TRADE Tariffs Mean Revenue

Karen Kelly — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 18:03:14 GMT

U.S. tariff revenue surges past $152 billion after strongest July on record

Ongoing adjustments in rates and agreements are anticipated.

TRADE Tariffs Hit Canada's Economy

Karen Kelly — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 18:01:18 GMT

Canada Trade Deficit Inches Up in June

TRADE Tariffs and Deficits

Karen Kelly — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 17:52:50 GMT

How Tariffs Might Be Impacting the U.S. Trade Deficit

Normalization of trade resumes as inventories are reduced.

TARIFF Japan Returns to DC

Karen Kelly — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 17:49:08 GMT

Japan’s Top Trade Envoy Heads To US To Secure Car Tariff Rollback Ahead Of Import Duty Hike

Akazawa returns for the 8th time to discuss cars.

TARIFF EU Suspends Retaliation

Karen Kelly — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 14:25:18 GMT

EU suspends retaliatory tariffs after Trump trade deal

TRADE Substantial Transformation

Karen Kelly — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 13:48:08 GMT

CIT Says Commerce Didn't Explain How It Weighed 'Substantial Transformation' Factors in Pencils Ruling

TRADE Amicus Filed at CAFC

Karen Kelly — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 13:44:02 GMT

12 Groups File Amicus Briefs in IEEPA Tariff Suit at DC Circuit

TRADE Tariffs & Investments

Karen Kelly — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 13:39:24 GMT

US companies cut investments in China to record lows | World Economic Forum

Companies are reassessing strategies resulting in significant decrease in China investments

TRADE CBP Tariff Guidance

Karen Kelly — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 13:35:46 GMT

CSMS # 65829726 - GUIDANCE: Reciprocal Tariff Updates Effective August 7, 2025

Effective 12:01 August 7 2025

ECOMMERCE De Minimis Impacts

Karen Kelly — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 23:04:05 GMT

Shein’s and Temu’s prices will get hit even harder by the new de minimis rule

TRADE China's Involution Problem

Karen Kelly — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 18:37:24 GMT

China’s Economy is Trapped in a Doom Loop It Can’t Escape

Provinces are promoting local industrial production without a domestic consumption base. Export markets are closing their doors.

TARIFF Malaysia Deal

Karen Kelly — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 16:48:00 GMT

Malaysia agrees to boost tech, LNG purchases from U.S. as part of trade deal

TRADE The Tariff Wake Up Call for Innovation

Karen Kelly — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 14:54:00 GMT

U.S. tariff talks wake-up call for S. Korea to double down on innovation: finance minister

TARIFF Ford Seeks a Deal

Karen Kelly — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 14:39:34 GMT

Ford seeks tariff relief after Trump reaches deals - LimaOhio.com

Tariff by company vs Tariff by country?

TRADE Exemptions Are Possible

Karen Kelly — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 14:38:21 GMT

Coffee and cocoa could be exempt from tariffs in trade deals, commerce secretary says

TARIFF Negotiations Continue

Karen Kelly — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 14:35:22 GMT

Trump trade adviser pledges tariff rates ‘pretty much set’ as several countries scramble for deals

122 countries have 10% tariffs

TARIFF Some Have No Deals-Yet

Karen Kelly — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 14:32:24 GMT

Dozens of countries with no deals face new tariffs as trade deadline looms

The deadline is August 6 Deals are still being presented to the US

TARIFF Pakistani Oil Deal

Karen Kelly — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 14:31:33 GMT

Pakistan and US reach a trade agreement to develop oil reserves and reduce tariffs | AP News

TARIFF Swiss Re negotiating a Deal

Karen Kelly — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 14:28:54 GMT

Swiss Face 72-Hour Race to Lower Trump’s ‘Absurd’ 39% Tariff

Swiss watchmakers face steep tariffs

TRADE WH Releases E.O. Setting New Duty Rates

Mariane Rowden — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 15:29:04 GMT

On July 31, 2025, the President has signed a new Executive Order "Further Modifying the Reciprocal Tariff Rates" which sets out the customs duty rates for countries after a 90-day pause while the Administration negotiated trade deals since April 2nd "Liberation Day" when the President issued reciprocal tariffs.

TARIFF Taiwan Wants to Keep Negotiating

Karen Kelly — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 13:46:37 GMT

Taiwan government says US tariff rate temporary, will negotiate lower one

Will Taiwan rate match Japan & Korea ?

Ecommerce De minimis is 92% of all Cargo

Karen Kelly — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 13:34:44 GMT

Shein and fast fashion giants face major US disruption after Trump move

Will ecommerce need a new business model after Aug 29? Is warehousing a mitigation strategy?

Ecommerce End of De Minimis Hurts Online Sellers

Karen Kelly — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 13:22:52 GMT

eBay, Etsy warn Trump’s surprise move to end ‘de minimis’ duty-free rule hurts sellers

De minimis gives Americans access to global markets. eBay anticipates a revenue impact.

TARIFF Bangladesh Tariff Rate Lowered

Karen Kelly — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 13:02:33 GMT

Bangladesh secures 20% US tariff for garments, exporters relieved

TARIFF Thailand Rate Down to 19%

Karen Kelly — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 12:55:51 GMT

Trade deal with U.S. will boost Thailand's competitiveness, confidence, minister says

Thai Finance Minister raises economic forecast on reaching a deal

TARIFF US-Korea Verbal Deal

Karen Kelly — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 12:52:24 GMT

South Korea says it has no written pact on US trade deal

"We are entering a new normal era"

TARIFF Peace Yields 19% Tariff

Karen Kelly — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 12:48:41 GMT

Thailand, Cambodia Welcome 19% US Tariff After Trump Deal

TARIFF Rates For Those With No Deals

Karen Kelly — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 12:46:26 GMT

Trump shakes up world trade with new tariffs: readjustment with non-agreement countries exceeds 30%

Join EMTC on Aug 4 at 1PM for Insights

TARIFF Pakistan, Taiwan & Malaysia Waiting Offer Approval

Karen Kelly — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 20:01:09 GMT

Trump’s first trade deals: A look at the key agreements | The Straits Times

TARIFF No Deal? A Letter is Coming

Karen Kelly — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 19:01:08 GMT

Countries with no trade deal will hear from US by midnight, White House says

The White House will release an update by midnight

TARIFF Pakistan Deal Focuses on Oil

Karen Kelly — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 18:22:00 GMT

Pakistan says deal concluded with US on tariffs, Trump cites oil reserves agreement

Deals includes an oil partnership. Current tariff is 29% but reduction expected

TARIFF EU Deal Work in Process

Karen Kelly — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 18:08:58 GMT

EU-US tariff deal not finished yet, say Europeans unhappy with Trump's terms

TRADE Russia Responds to Tariffs

Karen Kelly — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 17:57:14 GMT

Russia responds to Donald Trump's tariff threat

TARIFF CAFC Weighs the Tariffs

Karen Kelly — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 17:52:19 GMT

Federal appeals court weighs Trump's tariffs in major legal test

ECOMMERCE Demise of De minimis

Karen Kelly — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 17:42:47 GMT

Trump Ends the ‘De Minimis’ Tax Exemption Globally. What It Means for Retail Stocks.

2024 1.36Billion packages processed Starting Aug 29 courier and USPS packages processed differently for duty payment. USPS rate is the country rate starting in 6 months

TRADE Upcoming Tariff Timeline

Karen Kelly — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 17:35:29 GMT

Trump's trade war: Tariff deadlines and key upcoming events

Aug 8-10 Russia tariffs Aug 12 China Deadline Aug 29 De minimis suspended

TARIFF Mexico Gets 90 Extension

Karen Kelly — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 17:31:35 GMT

Trump Gives Mexico 90-Day Reprieve From Higher Tariffs

25% until October 2025 Deal must include the border USMCA benefits apply

TRADE DOJ Criminal Focus - Trade and Customs

Karen Kelly — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 13:56:52 GMT

dl Focus Fairness and Efficiency in Fighting White Collar Crime

Trade and customs fraud including tariff evasion is #2 priority following waste, fraud and abuse in government programs.

TRADE Importer Pays $3.4M Plus Duties for Duty Evasion

Karen Kelly — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 13:51:34 GMT

gov.uscourts.cit.16668.29.0.pdf

The goods are China origin not Thai The penalty was only negligence level.

Under 19USC 1592 the levels are negligence, gross negligence and fraud.

E-commerce Pay With Crypto

Karen Kelly — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 13:48:43 GMT

PayPal Holdings, Inc. - PayPal Drives Crypto Payments into the Mainstream, Reducing Costs and Expanding Global Commerce

TRADE Drawback and FTZs

Karen Kelly — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 13:45:31 GMT

Importer Says CIT Ruling on Drawback Claims for FTZ Goods 'Absurd' and 'Anomalous'

When does the 5 year clock start? Admitted? or Entered?

TRANSPORTATION Panama Port

Karen Kelly — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 13:23:32 GMT

Panama Official Seeks Review of CK Hutchison Port Contract

TRADE VOS Case Today

Karen Kelly — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 13:06:50 GMT

Trump’s Use of Tariffs Faces Legal Test Ahead of Aug. 1 Deadline

Congress's tariff power vs Executive emergencies power

TRADE Laos Tariff 40% Without a Deal

Karen Kelly — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 12:55:58 GMT

Laos braced for blow of Trump tariff threat

Laos does not export a significant amount to the US.

TRADE Deal Blitz

Karen Kelly — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 12:42:50 GMT

Trump issues blitz of tariff announcements on copper, Brazil, South Korea, small-value imports

Korea 15% for shipbuilding partnership ; Brazil- exemptions; Copper pipes, tubing and semi- finished goods 50%

TRADE Brazil Gets Partial Reprieve

Karen Kelly — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 12:31:37 GMT

Lula’s Defiance Pays Off as Trump Blinks on Brazil Tariffs

Administration agrees to exemptions after lobbying by businesses. Coffee and beef are not on the list. Orange juice and aircraft are exempted. What did the Administration get in exchange?

TRADE Expect Malaysia Deal Aug 1

Karen Kelly — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 12:28:07 GMT

Malaysia PM says US tariff rate on Malaysian goods to be announced Friday

Pres. Trump is reviewing the latest offer from Malaysia

TRADE India Gets 25%+ Duties

Mariane Rowden — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 17:52:41 GMT

List of items US imports from India as Donald Trump announces new tariffs

All products from India will be subject to 25% ad val. duties plus an additional duty for purchasing Russian oil.

TRADE TRO on Brazil Tariff Denied

Karen Kelly — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 17:52:35 GMT

gov.uscourts.cit.17170.11.0.pdf

The tariff is not in place. Court references the VOS case for a decision.

TRADE China No-Deal

Karen Kelly — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:40:41 GMT

What next for US, China after talks end with no trade deal? – DW – 07/30/2025

Rare Earths vs Semiconductors = another 90 day truce?

TRADE India -No Deal Yet

Karen Kelly — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:34:30 GMT

India exporters steel themselves as tariff clock ticks down

Trump says 20-25% - India not optimistic - Meetings set for late August

TRADE EU Deal Components

Karen Kelly — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:23:20 GMT

Chuck Schumer Is Melting Down Over Trump's EU Deal

Deal addresses non-tariff barriers, rules of origin and digital trade Eu pledges zero duty on digital transmissions. US and EU align to strengthen supply chain resilience

TRADE India gets 25% Tariff

Karen Kelly — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:20:24 GMT

Trump Keeps Aug. 1 Deadline For Lifting Tariff Pause

Will it go up if India buys Russian military equipment?

TRADE EU Deal Perspectives

Karen Kelly — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:18:16 GMT

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Landmark U.S.-EU Trade Deal Is Another Big Win for Americans – The White House

A variety of positive comments on the deal but not everyone is pleased.

TRADE EU Deal Gaps

Karen Kelly — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 13:07:52 GMT

Luxury Stocks Aren’t Celebrating the EU Tariff Deal. Here’s Why.

Luxury goods did not get exceptions-for now

TRANSPORTATION SMART Opposes the Rail Merger

Karen Kelly — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 12:41:47 GMT

Largest US rail union intends to oppose Union Pacific's buy of Norfolk Southern

TRADE Demise of De minimis

Karen Kelly — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 12:40:15 GMT

Tariff Ticker: Trump Scores Victory in De Minimis Challenge, But No Deal With China Yet

TRADE $4.9M Fine for Duty Evasion

Karen Kelly — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 17:43:23 GMT

Office of Public Affairs | Patio Furniture Company Grosfillex Inc. to Pay $4.9 Million to Resolve Allegations it Evaded Duties on Extruded Aluminum from the PRC | United States Department of Justice

TRADE India Talks Drag On

Karen Kelly — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 15:01:15 GMT

Trump’s Trade Representative Says More Talks Needed With India As August Tariff Deadline Nears

Despite optimism-no deal yet. US seeks more open market

TRADE IMF-Global Growth 3%

Karen Kelly — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 14:43:58 GMT

Surging US imports and lower tariffs to lift global growth, IMF predicts

Predictions for 2025 and 2026 are higher than the beginning of Q2

TRADE South Africa Wants a Deal

Karen Kelly — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 14:39:26 GMT

South Africa still seeks US trade deal days before tariff deadline

No deal- 30% tariff August 1

TRADE India Exports More Smartphones to US

Karen Kelly — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 14:32:23 GMT

India overtakes China in smartphone exports to the U.S. as manufacturing jumps 240%, report shows

India's share of phones to the US - 44%

TRADE Thai Deal Expected By August 1

Karen Kelly — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 14:29:00 GMT

Thailand-U.S. trade talks should be concluded before August 1, minister says

Thailand made concessions to get rate levels equivalent to the neighboring countries

TRADE China Extension Possible

Karen Kelly — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 14:26:10 GMT

Extension of US-China tariff pause ‘likely’ – South Korea eager to get trade pact signed, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says

The "adjacent" TikTok negotiation deadline is Sept 17

TRADE Cambodia Needs a Footwear Deal

Karen Kelly — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 14:15:03 GMT

Cambodia Is a Growing Footwear Production Hub - A Trade Deal Could Be on the Way

TRADE Trade Deficit Down

Karen Kelly — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 14:10:16 GMT

US goods trade deficit hits nearly two-year low as imports tumble

TRADE India Negotiations Mid August

Karen Kelly — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 13:47:08 GMT

India braces for higher US tariffs, eyes broader trade deal, sources say

Goal Bilateral agreement by October

TRANSPORTATION Malaysia Port Seeks Investors for IPO

Karen Kelly — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 20:17:16 GMT

Malaysia's MMC Port lines up cornerstone investors aiming for October IPO, sources say

TRADE Shipbuilding Deal

Karen Kelly — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 19:53:49 GMT

S. Korea proposes major shipbuilding investment in U.S. ahead of tariff negotiation deadline

Korea seeks to mitigate 25% tariff with shipbuilding

TRADE Will Thailand Get a Deal Now?

Karen Kelly — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 19:50:34 GMT

Thailand Sees US Offering ‘Very Good’ Trade Deal After Ceasefire

Negotiations restarted after the ceasefire with Cambodia Thailand faces a 36% tariff August 1

TRADE Bangladesh Heads to DC for a deal

Karen Kelly — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 18:38:20 GMT

Bangladesh is said to propose Boeing jet deal to ease U.S. tariffs

Boeing Jets for a deal?

TRADE Chile Wants Copper in the Deal

Karen Kelly — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 18:36:17 GMT

Chile will ask U.S. to include copper within broader U.S.-Chile trade talks

TRADE CAFC Upholds Non-market Economy Policy

Karen Kelly — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 18:30:43 GMT

gov.uscourts.cit.11169.76.0.pdf

TRADE CIT Denies Axle Motion for Injunction

Karen Kelly — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 18:27:03 GMT

gov.uscourts.cit.17105.38.0.pdf

The court deferred to the VOS case being argued on July 31

TRANSPORTATION Panama Ports

Karen Kelly — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 14:45:57 GMT

CK Hutchison Seeks to Include China Investor in Panama Port Deal

TRADE The Double Invoicing "Solution"

Karen Kelly — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 14:19:12 GMT

Tariff Evasion, The “Amazon Basics” Brand, Complicit Customs Brokers, And What Not To Do When You’re Being Investigated By The Department Of Justice: What We Learn From The Government’s Complaint In U.S. ex rel. Joyce v. Global Office Furniture, LLC. - TZ Legal - Fraud Fighters

District of South Carolina | United States Files Complaint Against Myrtle Beach Office Furniture Supplier, Owner for Customs Fraud | United States Department of Justice

GOF presented fake invoices. Brokers used them knowingly. Fraud.

TRADE US-China Round 3

Karen Kelly — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 13:35:32 GMT

U.S. and China likely to extend trade truce to delay sky-high tariffs

The expected outcome is an extension beyond Aug 12. China will leverage rare earth production in talks

TRADE EU Deal 15% for Investments

Karen Kelly — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 13:29:25 GMT

Trump scores another big trade deal after securing promise of massive investment, but China will be less willing to cave, analyst says

$600Billion investment and $750billion purchases of energy products and weapons purchases

TRADE EU Deal Averts Tariff War

Karen Kelly — Sun, 27 Jul 2025 18:57:05 GMT

Von der Leyen and Trump strike EU-US trade deal with 15% tariff for the bloc

The average duty to import into EU is 1.33% + average VAT 21.8%= 23.13% on the value of goods

TRADE EU Deal 15%

Karen Kelly — Sun, 27 Jul 2025 18:47:14 GMT

Trump reaches agreement with E.U. to lower tariffs to 15%

Fate of pharma still unclear

TRADE Japanese Deal Finances Taiwanese Chips

Karen Kelly — Sat, 26 Jul 2025 18:18:05 GMT

Japan says $550 billion package in trade deal could finance Taiwanese chipmaker in US

Like-minded countries building critical supply chains

TRADE Pakistan Trade Deal

Karen Kelly — Sat, 26 Jul 2025 17:52:13 GMT

Pakistan says trade deal with US could come within days, Trump admin offers no timeline

TRADE Canada Not a Focus

Karen Kelly — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 19:15:27 GMT

Trump Says He’s Not Focused on Talks With Canada, Tariffs Might Stay

USMCA offers some shelter from tariffs

TRADE Brazil-US Tense Talks

Karen Kelly — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 18:54:24 GMT

Brazil scrambles as U.S. tariff deadline looms, talks stall

TRADE EU-US Trade Meeting in Scotland

Karen Kelly — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 18:49:23 GMT

Hopes Rise for U.S.-Europe Trade Deal as Trump Visits Scotland

TRADE Tariff Rebates?

Karen Kelly — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 18:39:01 GMT

Trump Says There’s a ‘Pretty Good Chance’ of a EU Trade Deal, Tariff Rebates Are Possible

TRADE Tariff by Company?

Karen Kelly — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 18:29:45 GMT

Volkswagen CEO hopes for own tariff deal with 'attractive' investments

VW wants its own tariff rate separate from the EU Are you ready for deal by company?

TRADE Korea-US Talks on July 31

Karen Kelly — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 14:05:27 GMT

Top diplomats of S. Korea, U.S. likely to hold talks July 31: sources

Agenda includes planning a summit between President Lee (Korea) and President Trump

TRADE Bangladesh Wheat for Lower Tariffs

Karen Kelly — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 13:58:52 GMT

Can Bangladesh Still Score a ‘Hail Mary' Tariff Deal?

Bangladesh offers lower tariffs, 700,000MT of wheat and 14 airplanes to be competitive with its neighbors for US imports.

TRADE Korea US Step Up Talks

Karen Kelly — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 13:54:24 GMT

S. Korea, U.S. to continue trade talks before Aug. 1 deadline: presidential office

In light of Japan's deal Korea faces more pressure

TRADE US-China Meeting

Karen Kelly — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 13:50:39 GMT

Trump Is Shifting to Dealmaking Mode on China

The China model is global export of its production. US wants market access Will the tariff truce extend beyond Aug 12?

TRANSPORTATION USPS Closing Contract Locations

Karen Kelly — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 13:45:51 GMT

USPS closing locations in multiple states: What we know

Contracts were terminated in locations where a USPS facility is nearby.

TRADE EU has a Retaliation List

Karen Kelly — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 13:41:35 GMT

EU member states adopt retaliatory hit list in response to US tariffs

EU willing to hit US services without a deal (DST)

TRADE India Seeking Multiple Trade Deals

Karen Kelly — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 13:32:25 GMT

India appears unfazed as trade deadline with the U.S. nears. Here's why

India and China are competing for cost effective manufacturing

TRADE Brazil Tariff Conversations

Karen Kelly — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 13:22:41 GMT

Brazil VP hails 'good' and 'fruitful' conversation with Lutnick on tariffs

Brazil is at 50% tariff starting Aug 1 Brazil is evaluating the impact

TRADE India Deals with UK & US

Karen Kelly — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 13:16:21 GMT

'Fantastic progress' in trade deal talks with US: India minister

TRADE US Exports

Karen Kelly — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 18:55:22 GMT

The top 15 countries driving US exports in 2025

Top 15- Hong Kong is #15; India is #13; South Korea is #8, China is #3... Will the order change by year end?

TRADE Strategic Choices

Karen Kelly — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 18:50:40 GMT

China's Xi warns EU to 'make correct strategic choices' at tense summit

China and EU must strengthen cooperation (Xi) China is a partner, competitor and systemic rival. (EU)

TRADE China Exports to US Down 35%

Karen Kelly — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 18:42:51 GMT

Why China's export machine keeps humming, despite the US's tariffs

China moves up the value- add ladder with high tech exports

TRADE Will Ships Help Korea

Karen Kelly — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 18:12:36 GMT

South Korea seeks to leverage Trump's focus on shipbuilding in tariff talks

Trump wants US shipbuilding Korea is #2 in the world Will their be a manufacturing partnership in the deal? or will he Jones Act stand in the way?

TRANSPORTATION UP-NS Merger for Transcontinental Connectivity

Karen Kelly — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 17:52:33 GMT

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern confirm merger talks to create coast to coast railroad

STB approval is required.

TRADE Korea Offers $100B for a Deal

Karen Kelly — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 15:37:13 GMT

S. Korea to propose over US$100 bln in investment as part of tariff deal with U.S.: sources

Yonhap reports that Korea will include an investment package in its tariff proposal

TRADE Korea Wants a Deal

Karen Kelly — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 15:27:25 GMT

South Korea Weighs US Investment Pledge to Trim Auto Tariff

15% on autos in exchange for planes and $100B from Samsung, LG and Hyundai Is it enough to make a deal?

TRADE EU Wants a 15% Deal

Karen Kelly — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 15:07:32 GMT

EU Looks for 15% Tariff Rate in Possible Deal With the U.S.

TRADE CBP User Fees FY26

Karen Kelly — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 19:56:10 GMT

Federal Register :: Customs User Fees To Be Adjusted for Inflation in Fiscal Year 2026 CBP Dec. 25-10

Note informal entry fees range from $2.69-12.09 per release

Min/Max MPF-$33.58-$651.50

TRADE Country of Origin Civil Penalty $6.8M

Karen Kelly — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 19:49:23 GMT

Office of Public Affairs | Importers Agree to Pay $6.8M to Resolve False Claims Act Liability Relating to Voluntary Self-Disclosure of Unpaid Customs Duties | United States Department of Justice

The resolution was the result of efforts by the DOJ Commercial Fraud Division and the U.S. Attorney's office

Ecommerce: Small Business and Tariffs

Karen Kelly — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 19:33:51 GMT

Understanding U.S. Tariffs: A Sector-By-Sector Breakdown

Ecommerce can lead the way according to Forbes

TRADE FTC Issues 4 Warning Letters

Karen Kelly — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 19:22:02 GMT

Federal Trade Commission Warns Companies to Comply with “Made in USA” Requirements | Federal Trade Commission

TRADE Made in USA-or Not?

Karen Kelly — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 19:18:37 GMT

Five Ways Companies Trick You Into Thinking Their Products Are Made in the USA

Misrepresentations can incur civil penalties

TRADE EU Deal 15%?

Karen Kelly — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 19:08:45 GMT

US and EU close in on 15% tariff deal, FT reports

Tariffs on some products waved

TRADE Trump vs DST

Karen Kelly — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 16:02:49 GMT

Trump Goes to Bat for Big Tech in Global Trade Talks

Administration pits tariffs against tech (internet) taxes. Indonesia deal-no tax on software and downloads

TRADE Is the EU Aligning with China

Karen Kelly — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 15:51:36 GMT

Trump’s Tariffs Force Europe to Rethink Ties With China

China wants detente. EU de-risks.

TRADE Korea Wants a Better Deal

Karen Kelly — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 15:43:49 GMT

S. Korea says to take into account U.S.-Japan deal ahead of trade talks with Washington

Korea is assessing the US-Japan deal in preparation for its deal meeting on July 25. Will Korea match the$550B investment?

TRADE Small Business Confidence Rising

Karen Kelly — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 15:40:03 GMT

Trump makes gains on economy, policy with small business owners, even among Democrats

51% of small businesses expect sales to increase 28% plan to hire

TRADE EU Japan To Implement 2019 Agreement

Karen Kelly — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 15:28:47 GMT

EU and Japan strengthen trade alliance amid global tensions

The EU has a summit with China upcoming and no US trade deal yet The EU is in trade disputes with China

TRADE US Japan Trade Deal 15%

Karen Kelly — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 15:20:50 GMT

US-Japan trade deal opens new opportunities for both nations – Comgest

US gains access to rice markets Japan invests $550B in the US

TRADE Tariffs as a Strategic Tool

Karen Kelly — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 19:31:21 GMT

It is claimed that Trump's tariffs will force other countries to seek better agreements with the US.

TRADE Philippines at 19%

Karen Kelly — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 19:18:34 GMT

Trump Reveals Revised Trade Deal With Philippines. More Are Coming Soon.

TRADE Brazil Deal Timeline

Karen Kelly — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 13:38:47 GMT

Brazil acknowledges possibility of no US trade deal by August 1

Can Brazil re-direct its US exports to other markets by August 1?

TRADE Made in America?

Karen Kelly — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 13:26:35 GMT

5 Things You Didn't Know About the 'Made in America' Label and Why They Matter

"All or Virtually All" vs Assembled in the US The supply chain matters.

TRADE Taiwan-Round 4

Karen Kelly — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 13:24:00 GMT

Taiwan Says More US Trade Negotiations Will Be Held This Week

Taiwan is somewhat confident of a deal

TRADE Philippines Negotiation Meeting

Karen Kelly — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 13:15:46 GMT

Philippines' Marcos to meet Trump hoping to secure trade deal

Philippines may get a better deal than Vietnam (20%) and Indonesia (19%)

TRADE Korea Wants a Deal

Karen Kelly — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 13:05:02 GMT

Industry minister vows all-out efforts for successful tariff negotiations with U.S.

Korea holds emergency strategy meetings for negotiations. Agriculture issues may block a deal.

TRADE EU Deal Fading?

Karen Kelly — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 13:01:30 GMT

Trade Latest: Europe Braces for Higher Tariffs, China Magnet Exports Jump

EU-15% tariff vs DST? China- Rare earth negotiation chip.

TRADE High Tariff More Pressure

Karen Kelly — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 12:57:28 GMT

US not rushing trade deals ahead of August deadline, will talk with China, Bessent says

TRADE August 1 Deadline

Karen Kelly — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 12:55:55 GMT

Commerce chief Lutnick insists Aug. 1 is ‘hard deadline’ for EU and tariffs: ‘They’re going to start paying’

TRADE Wheat for a Deal

Karen Kelly — Sun, 20 Jul 2025 11:43:41 GMT

Bangladesh signs US wheat-import deal in bid to curb tariff pressure

700,000 tons of wheat over 5 years vs 35% Tariff primarily on apparel Bangladesh import s 7 million tons of wheat annually primarily from the Black Sea region.

TRADE China Deal and Rare Earth Magnets

Karen Kelly — Sun, 20 Jul 2025 11:33:13 GMT

China's exports of rare earth magnets to the U.S. skyrocket in June

Exports increase by 157%

TRADE Korea Make Another Offer

Karen Kelly — Sun, 20 Jul 2025 11:29:48 GMT

Top security adviser heads for U.S. as tariff deadline nears

Advisor Wi returns for second time this month with a proposed package of security and economic considerations.

TRADE Japan Back For Another Trade Round

Karen Kelly — Sat, 19 Jul 2025 19:02:37 GMT

Japan tariff negotiator Akazawa to hold more trade talks in US next week

" I intend to keep on actively seeking an agreement"

TRADE EU-Earnings and Deals

Karen Kelly — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 19:11:04 GMT

Trump tariffs derail Europe’s earnings reports as EU scrambles for deal

TRADE US EU Approaching a Deal

Karen Kelly — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 19:06:48 GMT

EU and US approaching a good trade deal, EU commissioner says

30% tariffs would practically eliminate trade

TRADE A Japan Deal --Eventually

Karen Kelly — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 18:59:04 GMT

US Treasury Secretary Says Japan Trade Deal 'Remains Possible' - Barron's

"A good deal is more important than a rushed deal"

TRADE Does India Need a US Deal?

Karen Kelly — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 18:53:08 GMT

US-India Trade Deal: How Much Does India Need A Trade Deal With The US? Here's What Data Shows | Republic World

The US is India's largest export market "India has a lot to lose if talks break down"

TRADE Brazil wants to talk

Karen Kelly — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 18:51:00 GMT

Brazil Remains Open For Talks After Trump Tariff Threat - Barron's

The Reciprocal Tariff for Brazil is 50%

TRADE India Terms of Engagement

Karen Kelly — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 18:47:14 GMT

FACT SHEET: U.S.-India Establish Terms of Reference on Bilateral Trade Agreement | United States Trade Representative

TRADE Thailand Wants a Deal

Karen Kelly — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 18:41:30 GMT

Thailand submits new trade proposal offering zero tariffs on many US goods | The Straits Times

Thailand is requesting tariffs similar to others in the region (20% vs 36%)

Ecommerce Amazon Prime Scam

Karen Kelly — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 18:38:10 GMT

Amazon warns customers about a devious new scam

Fake emails report a price increase

TRADE Deals in the Making

Karen Kelly — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 18:26:10 GMT

Trump Trade Deal Deadline Looms. World Watches India, EU Talks After Brazil Hit.

TRADE and Energy

Karen Kelly — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 17:00:08 GMT

European energy giants sign long-term deals with US, marking win for Trump administration

20 year deals a win for Trump

TRADE India's Perspective on a Deal

Karen Kelly — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 16:58:55 GMT

No agriculture provisions...

TRADE China Deal from a China Perspective

Karen Kelly — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 16:57:31 GMT

Phase 1 deal deja vue?

TRADE Canadian Perspective on a Deal

Karen Kelly — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 16:05:01 GMT

Carney says a U.S. trade deal without some tariffs is unlikely | CBC News

30% drop in Canadian steel production. Canada is considering re-negotiating any tariffs when USMCA is reviewed.

TRADE India Deal ?

Karen Kelly — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 16:58:56 GMT

President Trump hints at trade deal with India soon; says US will have access to Indian market

A perspective from India

TRADE Vietnam Deal

Karen Kelly — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 13:14:42 GMT

Trump says Vietnam trade deal is 'pretty well set'

Open question: How to identify trans-shipments

TRADE EU Exports Cool

Karen Kelly — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 13:05:51 GMT

EU Exports to U.S. Cool as Trans-Atlantic Trade Faces Tariff Test

TRADE Canada To Accept Tariffs

Karen Kelly — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 13:02:06 GMT

Carney says US-Canada trade deal likely to include some tariffs

TRANSPORTATION Port of LA Record

Karen Kelly — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 13:01:03 GMT

Port of LA Breaks Records as Shippers Race Against Clock

TRADE EU seeks Asia markets

Karen Kelly — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 13:00:37 GMT

EU eyes Asia trade deals amid rising U.S. tariff threat

China seeks opportunities in EU. EU concerned with "over capacity" in China

Will China dump goods in the EU if the US market is narrowed?

TRADE Korea Tries to Strike a Deal

Karen Kelly — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 12:54:11 GMT

S. Korea aims to strike 'positive-sum' tariff deal with U.S. through manufacturing cooperation: trade minister

TRADE Tariffs and Asia Negotiations

Karen Kelly — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 12:53:01 GMT

Asia Braces For Trump’s Tariffs: South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Japan Scramble Ahead Of August Deadline

TRADE Thailand Offers New Deals

Karen Kelly — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 12:43:47 GMT

Thailand Mulls Zero Duty for More US Goods to Win Tariff Deal

Zero duty market access in exchange for lowering 36% tariff

TRADE Malaysia & US Chips

Karen Kelly — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 12:41:37 GMT

Malaysia says trade permit required for AI chips of U.S. origin

Is this an overture to improve its tariff rate?

TRADE EU Postpones Retaliation

Karen Kelly — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 20:25:06 GMT

E.U. Delays Retaliatory Measures on U.S., Hopes For Deal

The EU tariff into the US is 30% effective August 1 -unless the deal is completed

TRADE Tariffs-And No Inflation

Karen Kelly — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 20:20:27 GMT

A $100 billion mystery is unfolding on tariffs and inflation and economists are cracking the case

Foreign exporters have been absorbing a lot of the cost Inflation is 2.4%

TRADE Know Before You Go

Karen Kelly — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 11:46:16 GMT

Know Before You Go | U.S. Customs and Border Protection

EMTC presents information for summer travel season Be sure you know which countries have travel warnings whether you are traveling on business or pleasure.

TRADE CBP Warning on Counterfeits

Karen Kelly — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 11:43:54 GMT

The Truth Behind Counterfeits | U.S. Customs and Border Protection

EMTC presents this article for your information and consideration

TRADE Investigation of Imported Steel

Karen Kelly — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 11:34:53 GMT

Notice of Initiation of Investigation and Interim Measures - EAPA Cons. Case 8164

CBP is investigation evasion of ADD

TRADE BRICS Extra 10% Tariff

Karen Kelly — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 11:26:36 GMT

“How Does NOBODY REALIZE THIS?!!! | Thomas Sowell”

EMTC presents diverse perspectives on tariffs to allow our members and friends to make decisions

TRADE Review of All FDA Regulated 321 Shipments

Karen Kelly — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 11:18:36 GMT

CSMS # 65581188 - Section 321 (De Minimis) Shipments of Products Regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Shipments will be reviewed regardless of quantity or value

TRADE National Defense

Karen Kelly — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 11:09:55 GMT

President Trump Orders Unwinding of 2020 Acquisition of U.S. Audio Visual Technology Company by Chinese Company | SmarTrade

The President can prohibit foreign investment under the Defense Production Act of 1950 and regulations under CFIUS

TRADE Canada Tariff 35%

Karen Kelly — Sat, 12 Jul 2025 20:37:05 GMT

President Trump to impose 35 percent tariff on Canadian imports

TRADE Tariffs Drive a Surplus

Karen Kelly — Sat, 12 Jul 2025 19:39:45 GMT

Trump tariffs bring in $27 billion surplus in month of June

Gas prices are at a 4 year low and grocery prices are steady

TRANSPORTATION USPS Price Increase July 13

Karen Kelly — Sat, 12 Jul 2025 19:37:44 GMT

Cost of stamps increasing July 13: See USPS's new prices

TRADE EU and MX 30%

Karen Kelly — Sat, 12 Jul 2025 18:15:59 GMT

Donald Trump announces 30 percent tariff coming for Mexico, EU

TRADE Singapore Negotiation

Karen Kelly — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 20:23:02 GMT

Singapore trade minister to discuss pharma tariff concessions during US trip in July

TRADE Japan is Still Negotiating

Karen Kelly — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 20:20:43 GMT

Japan seeks US tariff talks during Bessent visit, Yomiuri reports

Japan is continuing to pursue negotiations despite the letter stating 25%

TRADE Sri Lanka

Karen Kelly — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 20:18:33 GMT

Sri Lanka to Pursue Further Talks After US Tariff Cut

TRADE India Visit

Karen Kelly — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 20:16:17 GMT

India Team Likely to Visit US Soon to Advance Trade Talks

TRADE US-EU

Karen Kelly — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 20:14:37 GMT

Why the EU Should Sign a ‘Mini Deal’ with Trump

EMTC offers our readers diverse ideas to consider in your business planning

TRADE EU Deal Close

Karen Kelly — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 12:56:56 GMT

EU officials say they’ll be forced to pay higher Trump tariffs than the UK: report

EU expects 10% tariff with no carve outs

TRADE German Exports to US Down

Karen Kelly — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 12:53:45 GMT

German exporters don't want US trade deal 'at any price', says trade group

Germany wants its interests reflected in the agreement with the US

TRADE EU- US and Sectors

Karen Kelly — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 16:06:25 GMT

EU examines US proposal of 10% tariffs but concerns remain on sectoral tariffs

TRADE Japan- US and Autos

Karen Kelly — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 16:04:50 GMT

Toyota and Honda play a giant role in US-Japan trade negotiations

TRANSPORTATION Port Entry Fees

Karen Kelly — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 15:59:19 GMT

Korean Carmakers Ask Trump to Drop New Shipping Fee

Effective date October 14 . Primary Target China's maritime & shipbuilding industry

TRANSPORTATION Chinese Port Cranes

Karen Kelly — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 15:53:38 GMT

U.S. Ports Appeal for Delay to Tariffs on Chinese Cranes

China accounts for 80% of Ship To Shore Cranes in US ports

TRADE S Korea to Pay for Military Defense

Karen Kelly — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 15:48:46 GMT

South Korea says to follow agreed terms on sharing defence costs after Trump's demand

The Trade Deal is 25% duty for goods imported into US from South Korea

TRANSPORTATION Red Sea Crossings

Karen Kelly — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 15:46:07 GMT

Red Sea panic as Houthi rebels launch devastating attack on cargo ship

TRADE India- BRICS- Tariffs

Karen Kelly — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 15:41:00 GMT

Trump’s BRICS Warning to India Adds New Twist to Trade Deal

India assumes leadership of BRICS in 2026 What does that mean for a trade deal with the US?

TRADE China Meetings Planned

Karen Kelly — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 14:46:00 GMT

Bessent Aims to Meet With Chinese Official in Next Few Weeks

Rare Earth Minerals vs Fentanyl

TRADE Is the EU Deal Next?

Karen Kelly — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 14:39:11 GMT

EU Closes In on U.S. Trade Deal, Testing Bloc’s Unity

EU: Favor the US or face unpredictability Germany, Italy & Ireland are critical

US: May consider some exemptions

TRADE White House Fact Sheets-Letters

Karen Kelly — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:12:46 GMT

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Continues Enforcement of Reciprocal Tariffs and Announces New Tariff Rates – The White House

TRADE Letters and Deals

Karen Kelly — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:07:16 GMT

Trump’s Tariff Letters Are Out. China, Japan, and Other Trading Partners Respond.

TRADE 14 Letters Sent on Tariffs

Karen Kelly — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:00:15 GMT

US Tariff Delay Might Soften Christmas Impact, UBS’ Donovan Says

TRADE Imports from China Down

Karen Kelly — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 12:56:49 GMT

US ocean imports from China tumbled 28% in June on tariff hikes

Trade Deals-EU

Karen Kelly — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 18:54:02 GMT

Europe pushes for midweek trade deal with US despite Trump's new delay

TRADE Deals India

Karen Kelly — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 18:47:54 GMT

India Says US Deal in Trump’s Hand Now as Farmers Warn of Risks

TRADE Tariff Letters to Japan & South Korea

Karen Kelly — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 18:37:16 GMT

Trump announces a 25% tariff on Japan and South Korea

Effective date August 1 2025

TRADE Thailand Faces 36% Tariff

Karen Kelly — Sun, 06 Jul 2025 18:04:13 GMT

Thailand to Offer US More Trade Concessions to Avert 36% Tariff

TRANSPORTATION Cargo Theft

Karen Kelly — Sat, 05 Jul 2025 10:28:25 GMT

Opinion: Cargo thieves are plundering America blind — Congress must act

EMTC presents diverse ideas and opinions for our members and readers

TRADE US South Korea Tariff Pause?

Karen Kelly — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 19:23:25 GMT

South Korea trade minister may seek extension to tariff freeze in US talks

E-commerce Shein & Temu

Karen Kelly — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 19:21:14 GMT

US shoppers ditching Shein, Temu as trade loophole closes

TRADE India-US Dealmaking

Karen Kelly — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 19:11:46 GMT

India ready for trade deals but not to meet deadlines, minister says

India resists opening up agricultural and dairy markets to US

TRADE US Australia Trade Deal

Karen Kelly — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 19:08:25 GMT

Australia's PM says he expects 10% US baseline tariff to stay

TRADE US Japan Trade Deal Progress

Karen Kelly — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 19:04:47 GMT

Japan’s Ishiba Pushes Back Against Doubts Over US Trade Talks

The Japanese election on July 20 may be affecting a deal Japan's tariff on July 9 could be 35%

TRADE US Indonesia Trade Negotiation

Karen Kelly — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 18:54:59 GMT

Indonesia offers to cut duties on US goods, buy $500 million of wheat in tariff talks

Indonesia offers near zero duty for key US import s, purchase of $500M wheat and up to 75 Boeing planes and critical mineral access for the US. Indonesia wants preferential tariffs for electronics, textiles and footwear

TRANSPORTATION USPS New Standards for Delivery

Karen Kelly — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 18:53:17 GMT

What the New USPS Standards Mean for Your Next Package Delivery

TRADE US- India Deal or No Deal?

Karen Kelly — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 18:45:49 GMT

India proposes retaliatory duties at WTO against US tariffs on autos

India is proposing retaliatory duty on the US for auto s and parts

TRADE US Thai Deal in Process

Karen Kelly — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 18:32:53 GMT

Thailand to Rework Trade Proposals Before US Tariff Deadline

Thailand faces a 36% tariff without a deal The US accounts for 18% of Thai exports

TRANSPORTATION UPS Layoffs and deliveries

Karen Kelly — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 18:26:04 GMT

UPS cutting staff: What move means for your deliveries

TRADE EU-US Trade Deal Status

Karen Kelly — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 18:17:51 GMT

EU-US Trade Talks Focus on Tariff Offset for Automakers

The EU suggests offsets, quotas and exemptions . Digital trade is onthe table

TRADE US Deal with VietNam

Karen Kelly — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 15:40:50 GMT

Donald Trump announces trade deal with Vietnam

Direct Imports tariff 20% Transhipped goods 40% Read more

TRADE Cessation of Syria Sanctions

Karen Kelly — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:05:20 GMT

Termination of Syria Sanctions - United States Department of State

A limited number of sanctions remain primarily targeting the Assad regime.

TRADE US Africa Trade Deal

Karen Kelly — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:01:52 GMT

Record-Breaking U.S.-Africa Business Summit Yields $2.5 Billion in Deals and Commitments - United States Department of State

Angola, Ethiopia, Rwanda and Sierra Leone inked deals and commitments

TRADE Barometer Reading Up

Karen Kelly — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 17:20:28 GMT

WTO | 2025 News items - Goods barometer rises as imports surge in first quarter ahead of expected tariff hikes

The barometer is a leading indicator for the trajectory of global trade The current barometer suggests that volumes are above trend

TRANSPORTATION Amazon Delivering for Rural America

Karen Kelly — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:05:47 GMT

Amazon expands faster Prime delivery speeds to more of rural America

Amazon is expanding same day and next day delivery.

TRADE De Minimis for Travelers

Karen Kelly — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 14:58:27 GMT

Philadelphia CBP officers catch Global Entry member with $183k in undeclared merchandise from Paris | U.S. Customs and Border Protection

19USC1321 allows an individual to enter with for up to $200 of duty exempt goods for personal use-not $200,000. If you are traveling abroad this summer read this article.

TRADE New CBP Commissioner

Karen Kelly — Sun, 22 Jun 2025 19:20:25 GMT

Rodney Scott Confirmed as New CBP Commissioner

Commissioner Scott started his career as a Border Patrol Agent

TRANSPORTATION FedEx

Karen Kelly — Sun, 22 Jun 2025 18:08:01 GMT

Fred Smith, Who Transformed Parcel Delivery by Founding FedEx, Dies at 80

FedEx is a major player in e-commerce. EMTC extends our condolences to the Smith family and FedEx employees

TRADE First Sale Approved

Karen Kelly — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:49:04 GMT

CROSS Search Results H309982: “First sale” appraisement

Complete details of relevant transactions are required.

TRADE First Sale Approved

Karen Kelly — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:46:22 GMT

CROSS Search Results H310747: First sale appraisement; wine from Spain

Note the detailed documentation trail

TRADE First Sale Denied

Karen Kelly — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:38:19 GMT

CROSS Search Results H303114: First Sale Appraisement; Tools; Camp Axe

Interesting ruling if you are considering first sale but INCOTERMS do not address passage of title according to the ICC preface to their publication.

TRADE POAs , Ownership and Duty Liability

Karen Kelly — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:29:33 GMT

Customs Ruling HQ H317599 - Application for Further Review of Protest Number 4601-20-120362; alleged entry by broker without authority

The consignee or owner is the importer and liable for duty even if the shipment is DDP. The broker lacked a POA

ECOMMERCE Stolen Goods on Ebay

Karen Kelly — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 15:44:48 GMT

Michigan police say Ford worker made millions stealing parts from plant to sell on eBay in years-long scheme

Charges: grand theft, racketeering and running a criminal organization; violation of eBay policy

TRADE CBP Enforcement Program-Textiles

Karen Kelly — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 14:13:02 GMT

Priority Trade Issue: Textiles | U.S. Customs and Border Protection

The US is the 2nd largest exporter of textiles globally. CBP enforces laws related to textile imports particularly as it relates to areas of fraud.

TRADE World Bank Report June 2025

Karen Kelly — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 14:05:28 GMT

Global Economic Prospects -- June 2025

Rebuild trade relations. Economic cooperation is better than any of the alternatives. Resolution of trade disputes that halve tariffs could create global growth.

TRANSPORTATION Green Corridor Guideway

Karen Kelly — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 19:24:41 GMT

Presidential Permit Authorizing Green Corridors, LLC, to Construct, Maintain, and Operate a Commercial Elevated Guideway Border Crossing Near Laredo, Texas, at the International Boundary Between the United States and Mexico – The White House

Automation of border crossing

TRANSPORTATION Smart Security Devices

Karen Kelly — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:20:41 GMT

smart-security-devices-report_en.pdf

TRADE Tariff Applications

Karen Kelly — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 14:54:25 GMT

Federal Register :: Notice of Implementation of Addressing Certain Tariffs on Imported Articles Pursuant to the President's Executive Order 14289

TRANSPORTATION Auger- The AI Supply Chain

Karen Kelly — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 14:47:44 GMT

Ex-Amazon exec Dave Clark raised $100 million for AI supply-chain startup Auger | Fortune

TRADE FCPA Guidelines

Karen Kelly — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 14:34:12 GMT

Guidelines for Investigations and Enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practice Act (FCPA)

TAX Maryland DST

Karen Kelly — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 13:39:09 GMT

US Maryland 3% digital services sales tax July 2025 - vatcalc.com

Maryland will impose a 3% DST effective from 1 July 2025 This applies to software, digital publishing, digital products and services including web search portals and system design

TAX DST Canada Return Due

Karen Kelly — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 13:36:11 GMT

Canada 3% Digital Services Tax update - vatcalc.com

The first return covering Canada's DST is due June 30 to CRA.

TAX Digital Sales Tax Effective October 2025

Karen Kelly — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 13:25:51 GMT

US Washington 6.5% Sales Tax digital services Oct 2025 - vatcalc.com

Many IT services described as "personal services" will be taxed including but not limited to training, website development, help desks and security monitoring.

TAX VAT on B2C

Karen Kelly — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 13:18:04 GMT

EU 2028 scraps €150 import VAT & customs consignment threshold and IOSS limit - vatcalc.com

Marketplaces are liable for VAT and customs as a "deemed supplier" effective January 2025

March 2028 VAT charged on all B2C consignments at checkout

TAX Digital Resellers

Karen Kelly — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 13:14:24 GMT

Japan ‘deemed reseller’ for digital platforms April 2025 - vatcalc.com

Online digital marketplaces must charge the Consumption Tax for non-resident providers on their marketplace

TRADE Chinese Low Value Package Sellers Now Target G-7

Karen Kelly — Tue, 27 May 2025 15:15:48 GMT

G-7 countries discuss tariffs on low-value Chinese products

Will Chinese exporters undercut local producers globally?

TRADE Tariff Workaround

Karen Kelly — Tue, 27 May 2025 14:58:25 GMT

Businesses are finding a tariff workaround: the first sale rule

There are very specific rules for first sale applications. Be sure you understand them See USITC Guidance 332_entire_cover.pdf

TRADE Goods Imported for FTZ

Karen Kelly — Sat, 24 May 2025 19:32:44 GMT

25-58.pdf Time of entry when goods move to an FTZ

Goods are imported upon arrival at a US port

TRADE EU Faces 50% Duty June 1

Karen Kelly — Fri, 23 May 2025 17:31:10 GMT

Trump threatens steep tariffs on European Union goods, targets iPhones; live updates

Commerce Amazon Sellers Have 30% More Traffic

Karen Kelly — Fri, 23 May 2025 17:28:06 GMT

Amazon Is Less Competitive Than Four Years Ago - Marketplace Pulse

Chinese sellers represent 50% of top sellers on Amazon

TRADE Agreement on E-commerce for Legal Predictability

Karen Kelly — Fri, 23 May 2025 15:55:18 GMT

WTO | 2024 News items - E-commerce negotiators finalize “technical discussions” and outline next steps

The 2024 technical discussion among Australia, Singapore and Japan focused on customs duties, cryptography and e-payments. "This would be the first ever baseline of digital trade rules and it would contribute to the growing e-commerce in our countries by providing greater legal predictability " This is still an active discussion

TRADE Is the WTO Still Relevant?

Karen Kelly — Fri, 23 May 2025 15:50:27 GMT

WTO | 2025 News items - DG Okonjo-Iweala: MC14 must deliver outcomes on WTO reform

MC14 must deliver a package of reform proposals...What brought us here is an inability to solve problems ..."

TRADE Canada Limited Relief for Reciprocal Tariff

Karen Kelly — Fri, 23 May 2025 15:40:32 GMT

Customs Notice 25-19: United States Surtax Remission Order (2025)

Certain US origin goods are not subject to additional taxes for specified industries.

TRANSPORTATION USPS Oversight Report

Karen Kelly — Mon, 19 May 2025 14:30:23 GMT

The OIG’s Oversight of the U.S. Postal Service’s Delivering for America Plan - volume 2.

Goal 80% on time delivery in 2025- Down from a 90% goal in 2024. Actual on time in 2024 - 86%. Single piece First Class mail 64%-86% on time.

TRADE Enforcemnt by DOJ

Karen Kelly — Sun, 18 May 2025 20:47:16 GMT

dl Focus, Fairness and Efficiency in the Fight Against White Collar Crime

Priority #2- Trade and customs fraud including tariff evasion. This impacts classification, origin, valuation as well as other entry requirements.

TRADE Stat

Karen Kelly — Sun, 18 May 2025 20:07:32 GMT

Latest Supply Chain and Freight Indicators | Bureau of Transportation Statistics

Approximately 200,000 more containerized imports in April 2025 than April 2024.

TRADE US China Deal

Karen Kelly — Sun, 18 May 2025 20:00:38 GMT

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Secures a Historic Trade Win for the United States – The White House

Path set for future discussions. Tariffs lowered by 115% effective May 14 2025 for 90 days

TRANSPORTATION Mail Carrier Compliance

Karen Kelly — Wed, 14 May 2025 14:49:10 GMT

Mail Carriers Compliance Guidance - 5.13.25.pdf

As of May 14 Low value Shipments via Mail

Ad val decreased from 120% to 54%

Postal item containing goods $100/package.

Carrier must use a single methodology in an entire month for all parcels

TRADE US China Joint Statement

Karen Kelly — Wed, 14 May 2025 14:26:36 GMT

Joint Statement on U.S.-China Economic and Trade Meeting in Geneva – The White House

TRADE US-UK Deal

Karen Kelly — Tue, 13 May 2025 14:54:07 GMT

President Trump Announces General Terms to a Forthcoming Trade Deal with the United Kingdom, Keeping 10% Baseline Tariffs But Dropping Tariffs on British Autos, Steel, and Aluminum | SmarTrade

TRADE US & China Agreement

Karen Kelly — Tue, 13 May 2025 14:52:04 GMT

China and the United States Agree to Temporarily Lower Tariff Rates | SmarTrade

Effective no later than May 14, 2025 for 90 days

TRADE USPS Net Loss $3.3B in 3 months

Karen Kelly — Fri, 09 May 2025 15:54:29 GMT

US Postal Service reports $3.3 billion quarterly net loss

TRADE Indonesia Negotiations

Karen Kelly — Fri, 09 May 2025 15:46:00 GMT

Indonesia eyes cut in fuel imports from Singapore in favour of US as part of tariffs negotiations

Indonesia offers to increase purchase of fuel from the US

TAX Supply Chain Robbery =Tax Revenue Loss

Karen Kelly — Fri, 09 May 2025 15:29:53 GMT

The great supply chain robbery

CORCA 2025 puts federal penalties on cargo and retail theft of an aggregate of $5K in a 12 month period for tax and revenue loss. Bill is before the 119th Congress

TRANSPORTATION Fees on China Ships

Karen Kelly — Fri, 09 May 2025 12:29:32 GMT

USTR Announces Actions in Response to China’s Targeting of Maritime, Logistics, and Shipbuilding Sectors | SmarTrade

TRADE Undervaluation Investigation

Karen Kelly — Fri, 09 May 2025 12:28:17 GMT

DOJ Files False Claims Act Complaint Against Barco Uniforms and Affiliates for Alleged Underpayment of Customs Duties | SmarTrade

TRADE Acting Commissioner Addresses Trade Summit in NOLA

Karen Kelly — Fri, 09 May 2025 12:02:11 GMT

CBP Acting Commissioner Pete Flores addresses the Trade and Cargo Security Summit | U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Here is the transcript of the Acting Commissioner's remarks

TRADE China Announces Stimulus Measures

Karen Kelly — Fri, 09 May 2025 11:55:19 GMT

China's central bank to spur financing support for consumption, trade

Chinese financial institutions ramp up support for consumption with low cost funding

TRADE Shopify-Minimal Effects from Ending De minimis

Karen Kelly — Fri, 09 May 2025 11:46:14 GMT

Shopify Falls on Narrowing Profit as It Spends to Boost Revenue

The Canadian platform sells software for ecommerce merchants, many who source from China

TRADE Chinese Ecommerce is Still Competitive

Karen Kelly — Fri, 09 May 2025 11:43:25 GMT

Chinese E-commerce giants remain competitive despite Trump tariffs

Temu and Shein built in flexibility to be competitive

TRANSPORTATION UPS Network of the Future

Karen Kelly — Fri, 09 May 2025 11:34:42 GMT

UPS to shut down three major facilities slashing 20,000 jobs

The "Network of the Future will automate activities "within the four walls".

TRANSPORTATION Cargo Theft -ROI 100%

Karen Kelly — Fri, 09 May 2025 11:17:25 GMT

Cargo thieves are attacking the U.S. supply chain at alarming rates

Criminal groups are targeting high value cargo in transit and in storage.

TRADE Insights on the Trade Deals

Karen Kelly — Thu, 08 May 2025 13:27:05 GMT

Japan: Why Rice Is a Sticking Point in U.S.-Japan Trade Talks

Britain: Trump to Announce Trade Agreement With Britain Britain offered concessions on the digital tax and seeks a reduction of a 25% tariff in the US

TRADE Informal Entries for DTC

Karen Kelly — Wed, 07 May 2025 13:44:37 GMT

CSMS # 64957404 - Informal Entry Guidance: Clarifying When Separate Informal Entries May be Filed for Merchandise Consigned to One Consignee

TRADE China-US Trade Talks in Geneva

Karen Kelly — Wed, 07 May 2025 13:05:46 GMT

US, China to hold ice-breaker trade talks in Geneva on Saturday | Reuters

Nomura Bank warns the trade war could cost China 16 million jobs. US trade deficit with China narrowed sharply with levies in place.

TRADE France Imposes Handling Fee on Low Value Goods

Karen Kelly — Tue, 06 May 2025 20:07:53 GMT

France Proposes Handling Fees on Low-Cost Imports from Temu and Shein

France seeks to impose handling fees on low cost online orders. This is in addition to France's 20% VAT on imports.

TRADE Warnings on Value and Origin

Karen Kelly — Tue, 06 May 2025 14:41:52 GMT

China's neighbors are cracking down on exporters trying to dodge tariffs with fake labels

South Korea Vietnam and Thailand monitoring illegal rerouting and relabeling

TRADE False Claims Enforcement

Karen Kelly — Tue, 06 May 2025 12:29:32 GMT

Aggressive FCA Enforcement in Customs Calls for Compliance Review

False Claims in global trade will be in focus: undervaluation, misclassification and incorrect origin

TRADE Chinese Manufacturers Relocate

Karen Kelly — Mon, 05 May 2025 20:15:30 GMT

Tariff Tides: Chinese Manufacturers Flock To Nevada, Texas Amid US Trade Pressures

Chinese enterprises are moving to the US to do business

TRADE China Establishes a "White List" for US Goods

Karen Kelly — Mon, 05 May 2025 19:26:39 GMT

Beijing Surrenders on 125% Tariffs, White House Predicts Collapse

TRADE 2025 Tariff Requirements

Karen Kelly — Mon, 05 May 2025 19:22:55 GMT

New Tariff Requirements for 2025

A CBP tool to support importers

TRADE The Apple Road to India

Karen Kelly — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 14:20:19 GMT

Apple’s Big Bet on India Is Hitting a Wall of Tariffs, Delays, and Doubt

China is denying export approvals to move equipment to India

TRADE Digital Service

Karen Kelly — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 14:18:31 GMT

EU Set to Concede Dependence on US Tech as Trump Tensions Flare

TRADE Tariffs & Ecommerce

Karen Kelly — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 14:14:52 GMT

Chinese e-commerce exports plummet in face of tariffs, despite rise in sales to EU

TRADE Negotiations: South Korea

Karen Kelly — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 14:10:34 GMT

South Korean officials to discuss trade deals with the U.S. in Washington today

TRADE China Drops Tariffs on US Goods

Karen Kelly — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 14:09:36 GMT

China creates list of US-made goods exempt from 125% tariffs, sources say

TRADE EMTC CEO Interviewed on the End of De Minimis on May 2, 2025

Mariane Rowden — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 19:00:41 GMT

Arlington, VA--

EMTC CEO, Marianne Rowden, was interviewed by Annik Sobing host of Simply Trade Weekly Roundup about the May 2nd deadline set by President Trump to end the duty-free importation of low-value shipments under de minimis (19 U.S.C. Sec. 321) for shipments from China, Hong Kong and Macau.

Listen to "The End of De Minimis: What does it mean for E-Commerce?" as a podcast or watch on YouTube.

TRADE What's Next for China

Karen Kelly — Sun, 06 Apr 2025 12:02:36 GMT

China needs friends in Trump’s trade war. But Xi may have to go it alone

Resistance to China as a reliable partner as Xi courts India and Europe

TRADE Tariffs Act 2

Karen Kelly — Sun, 06 Apr 2025 11:51:11 GMT

Taiwan won't take reciprocal tariffs against US, will remove trade barriers

US, Vietnamese businesses ask Trump to delay 46% tariffs on Vietnam

If Act 1 of "Tariffs" played out on April 2, the next act is now starting

TRADE

Karen Kelly — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 19:51:07 GMT

Regulating Imports with a Reciprocal Tariff to Rectify Trade Practices that Contribute to Large and Persistent Annual United States Goods Trade Deficits – The White House

CHAPTER 99 SECONDARY CLASSIFICATION REQUIRED
With the implementation of the above Executive Order, effective April 5, 2025, filers must report at least one Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) Chapter 99 secondary classification related to the reciprocal tariffs.

TRADE White House Fact Sheet April 2

Karen Kelly — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 20:04:51 GMT

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Closes De Minimis Exemptions to Combat China’s Role in America’s Synthetic Opioid Crisis – The White House

TRADE Auto Duties

Karen Kelly — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 11:32:56 GMT

CSMS # 64624801 - GUIDANCE: Import Duties on Certain Automobiles

The purpose of this message is to provide guidance on the 25 percent duty on imports of passenger vehicles and light trucks from all countries effective 12:01 Eastern Daylight Time on April 3, 2025. Please contact EMTC if you need a copy of the CSMS message. It is too detailed to post here info@emtc.org

TRADE De Minimis Ends May 1

Karen Kelly — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 11:24:17 GMT

Trump signs order ending duty-free treatment for cheap shipments from China | Reuters

De minimis for China and Hong Kong ends May 1. Goods not sent by post are subject to duties. Goods via post are 30% or $25 per item; $50 per item starting June 1

President Announces Reciprocal Tariffs

Mariane Rowden — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 20:54:22 GMT

Washington, DC--

Today, President Trum announced reciprocal tariffs on other countries. The tariffs were based on the rates charged by other countries and include a 10% ad val. "base rate." The United States will assess a 50% "discounted reciprocal tariff" rate.

For example, China tariff rate of 67% ad val. and the United States will assess a 34% duty rate. The country with the highest duty rates is Sri Lanka with 88% and the discounted duty rate that the United States will apply is 44% ad val.

NOTE: This News item has been updated to include all the Reciprocal Tariff Charts below: Reciprocal Tariff Charts (04-02-25).pdf

EMTC CEO Featured in Thomson Reuters Article on What's Next for Global Trade

Mariane Rowden — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 18:33:02 GMT

Online --

On April 1, 2025, Thomson Reuters featured EMTC CEO, Marianne Rowden, in an article "More than tariffs: What's next for global trade?"

"The imposing of new tariffs may be getting all the attention, but it may be the first salvo in an ongoing quest to remake global trade in its entirety, touching on well-established historical global frameworks concerning finance, regulations, and security"

Read the article here. Authored by Leonard Lee, Communications/Thomson Reuters

TRADE Permitted Brokers

Karen Kelly — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 14:23:52 GMT

https://www.cbp.gov/about/contact/broker-listing

Businesses that may be required to hire a Customs Broker due to the potential termination of de minimis should confer with this list before engaging a broker. The list is updated quarterly.

EMTC Submits Comments on CBP NPRM on Entry of Low-Value (De Minimis) Shipments

Mariane Rowden — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 21:19:46 GMT

Washington, DC--

Today, EMTC submitted comments in response to CBP's NPRM on Entry of Low-Value Shipments which seeks to eliminate and change the requirements for importing goods duty-free under de minimis (19 U.S.C. sec. 1321).

EMTC's comments focus on the fact that the proposed rule treats low-value shipments differently than of imports because it does not use a risk management approach to distinguishing between legitimate trade and counterfeit or fentanyl shipments. Additionally, CBP's approach is out of alignment with international agreements, such as the WTO's Trade Facilitation Agreement and the WCO's Framework of Standards on Cross-Border E-Commerce and Technical Standards.

CBP's NPRM is proceeding in parallel to the President's Executive Orders eliminating de minimis for shipments from Canada (E.O. 14193 amended 14197), Mexico (E.O. 14194 amended 14198), and China (E.O. 14195)

TRADE Supply Chain

Karen Kelly — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 14:56:53 GMT

Global Labor Rates: China is no longer a low-cost country - Logistics Management

This is not a current article but provides interesting graph on supply chain cost

TRADE Welcome Acting Executive Assistant Commissioner Thomas

Karen Kelly — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 21:03:19 GMT

Acting Executive Assistant Commissioner Susan Thomas, Office of Trade | U.S. Customs and Border Protection

TRADE More Tariffs + No De Minimis= Chaos

Karen Kelly — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:55:54 GMT

Tariff Changes and De Minimis Restrictions Disrupt Small Package Imports - Global Trade Magazine

E-Commerce | U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Read both articles for a balanced perspective

TRADE NCSD Webinars for April

Karen Kelly — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 15:05:20 GMT

1-Apr 1:30-2:30pm ET What is “Packed” into Heading 3923?

11-Apr 1:30-2:30pm ET Chapter 61: Let’s Do it Again…It’s All About the Knit Blouse

15-Apr 1:30-2:30pm ET Classification of Heading 8508 Vacuum Cleaners

16-Apr 1:30-2:30pm ET A Review of Required Info Pertaining to Headings 8519-8529

22-Apr 1:30-2:30pm ET Seeing the Light: Optical Elements in Headings 9001-9005

23-Apr 1:30-2:30pm ET Laminated Safety Glass: Windshields, Subheading 7007.21

24-Apr 1:30-2:30pm ET Going with the Flow: Pipes, Tubes, and Hollow Profiles

29-Apr 1:30-2:30pm ET Heading 8477: Machines for Working Rubber or Plastics

EMTC Joins Letter USTR Greer on Digital Trade Rules

Mariane Rowden — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:12:47 GMT

Washington, DC--

EMTC joined over 30 trade associations in a letter to USTR Jamieson Greer seeking to engage the Administration to revisit the United States' position on digital trade rules, which were pulled back during the Biden Administration.

These digital trade rules would facilitate cross-border data flows, prohibit data localization requirements, non-discrimination against U.S. digital products and services, discriminatory digital services tax, and protecting source code access by foreign governments.

Read the full letter here.

TRADE Fees on Chinese Shipping

Karen Kelly — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 15:42:17 GMT

Trump Administration Proposes Steep Fees On Chinese Shipping And Operators Of Chinese-Built Vessels | Seward & Kissel LLP - JDSupra

TRADE Proposed Shipping Fees for Chinese Built Vessels

Karen Kelly — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 14:53:27 GMT

Ships Proposed Action FRN.pdf

TRADE CBP Import Guidance for the Internet

Karen Kelly — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 21:04:56 GMT

Internet Purchases | U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Guidance: "Buyer beware"

TRADE The Threat of Xi

Karen Kelly — Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:51:46 GMT

Trump tariffs promise chaos, but China’s Xi Jinping may be the biggest threat to the global economy, former Treasury official warns

China's volume of export grew 3x faster than global trade...It's domestic demand is weak... The world's economy is vulnerable to Beijing's economic and political pressure.

TRADE UK Special Procedures Update

Karen Kelly — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:09:43 GMT

Using a special procedure without a prior authorisation - GOV.UK

Stay on top of regulations

TRADE FRN on Steel

Karen Kelly — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:05:36 GMT

Federal Register :: Adjusting Imports of Steel Into the United States

TRADE Shein and Trump Crackdown

Karen Kelly — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 14:44:27 GMT

Shein executive seeks to reassure investors after Trump crackdown on low-value imports

TRADE South Kores Subsidizes Exports

Karen Kelly — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 14:43:17 GMT

South Korea plans record $249 billion trade policy financing to aid exporters

TRADE Subsidies for Exports

Karen Kelly — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 14:37:04 GMT

Gov't to explore additional support for export firms affected by U.S. tariffs: acting president

TRADE Tariffs Are Negotiable

Karen Kelly — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 14:34:39 GMT

EU Denies Making Offer to US on Lowering Its Auto Tariffs

TRADE E-commerce Price Hikes

Karen Kelly — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 14:32:06 GMT

Shein, Temu, and Amazon brace for price hikes as Trump's new tariffs hit Chinese imports

TRADE : Amazon Sellers Want Trump Intervention

Karen Kelly — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 19:31:00 GMT

Top U.S. Amazon sellers are furious about the ‘avalanche’ of Chinese competitors—and they crave a Trump intervention

Chinese sellers skirt Amazon requirements

TRADE Trump readies reciprocal tariffs as trade war fears mount

Mariane Rowden — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:38:07 GMT

Washington, DC --

Donald Trump's trade advisers were finalizing plans on Wednesday for the reciprocal tariffs the U.S. president has vowed to impose on every country that charges duties on U.S. imports, ratcheting up fears of a widening global trade war.

TRADE Optimizing the Federal Government

Karen Kelly — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:48:21 GMT

Implementing The President's "Department of Government Efficiency" Workforce Optimization Initiative – The White House

TRANSPORTATION Customs Broker Pleads Guilty

Karen Kelly — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 15:36:20 GMT

Central District of California | Corona Customs Broker Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Clients Out of More Than $5 Million and Evading More Than $1 Million in Taxes | United States Department of Justice

This is not a unique event It has happened in the past. Vet your broker.

TRADE AI Rescue for Ecommerce Risk

Karen Kelly — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 15:13:41 GMT

CBP Should Leverage AI, Not More Staff, To Manage the Surge in Inspections After Partial End to De Minimis Exception – Center for Data Innovation

Without scalability the policy slows ecommerce and overwhelms CBP. Inspections increased by millions of packages.

TRADE China's War Strategy

Karen Kelly — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 14:40:09 GMT

China’s Strategy in Trade War: Threaten U.S. Tech Companies

China uses tech as bargaining chips

TRADE President Amends EO on China De Minimis - For Now

Mariane Rowden — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 01:10:32 GMT

Washington, DC--

President Trump amended his Executive Order restricting change with China with an Amendment to Duties Addressing the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People's Republic of China by allowing de minimis shipments until "notification by the Secretary of Commerce to the President that adequate systems are in place to fully and expediently process and collect tariff revenue . . . ." After such time, sellers will need to pay customs duties for all shipments from China to the United States.

TRADE US Tariffs= UK Opportunity

Karen Kelly — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 20:52:08 GMT

UK exporters set to benefit amid US tariffs

UK SME exporters may benefit if de minimis is revoked for China

TRADE UK Reacts to Tariffs

Karen Kelly — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 20:05:30 GMT

Firms raising prices ahead of trade tariff hikes, report finds

TRADE Reciprocal Tariffs Notice Next Week

Karen Kelly — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 20:00:02 GMT

Trump Says He Will Announce Reciprocal Tariffs Next Week

TRADE EU and Ecommerce

Karen Kelly — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 19:56:23 GMT

UK urged to close tax loophole to prevent ‘massive influx’ of Shein and Temu goods

TRADE Amendment to Opioid Supply Chain Tariffs

Karen Kelly — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 18:56:47 GMT

Amendment to Duties Addressing the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People's Republic of China – The White House

De minimis for Chinese goods is available until such time as a collection systems can be updated

TRADE Federal Register Notice China Tariffs

Karen Kelly — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 18:46:33 GMT

Federal Register :: Imposing Duties To Address the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People's Republic of China

Note goods entered into an FTZ are privileged foreign status

TRADE Canada Responds

Karen Kelly — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 17:11:57 GMT

Montreal food distributor hits back against looming U.S. tariffs by reducing American stock

Cancel contracts for agriculture

TRADE China EO Guidance from CBP

Karen Kelly — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 16:02:31 GMT

CSMS # 63988468 - GUIDANCE: Additional Duties on Imports from China

TRADE The View from China

Karen Kelly — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 15:53:47 GMT

China U.S. tariffs 2025; TikTok Germany fulfillment launch

Tariffs effective Feb 10 2025; DHL focus on China; Fulfilled by TikTok...

TRADE Loss of De Minimis

Karen Kelly — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 15:23:06 GMT

What Closing the De Minimis Tariff Loophole for US Imports from China Means

De minimis is a U.S. law found in 19USC1321

TRADE China Imposes Tariffs

Karen Kelly — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:22:19 GMT

China to Implement Counter Tariffs on US Goods

TRANSPORTATION Air Freight Rates

Karen Kelly — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:17:26 GMT

Air Cargo Rates Set to Sink as De Minimis Gets the Axe

TRADE China's Economy Bleak

Karen Kelly — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:13:14 GMT

China’s economic miracle is over. The future looks bleak.

A weak Chinese economy may drive increased exports

TRADE Mail Packages From China

Karen Kelly — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:08:55 GMT

Trump's Tariffs Require Customs Agents To Check All Mail from China

EMTC seeks to provide diverse opinions for our members and friends

TRADE USPS Suspends International Packages from HK and China

Mariane Rowden — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 04:47:56 GMT

INTERNATIONAL SERVICE SUSPENSION NOTICE – effective Feb. 4, 2025

Effective Feb. 4, the Postal Service will temporarily suspend only international package acceptance of inbound parcels from China and Hong Kong Posts until further notice. Note the flow of letters and flats from China and Hong Kong will not be impacted.

Source: https://about.usps.com/newsroom/service-alerts/international/suspension-of-inbound-parcels-from-china-and-hong-kong.htm

TRADE President Trump's Executive Orders Hit Use of De Minimis By Mail

Mariane Rowden — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:13:46 GMT

Washington, DC --

DHS has released the notices implementing the President's Executive Orders relating to "Imposing Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs" concerning Canada and China. (Presumably the notice relating to Mexico will be released shortly.)

While it has been widely reported that the Executive Order eliminates the use of de minimis for duty-free entry of shipments of less than $800 per day (under 19 U.S.C. sec. 1321), an important detail is that international mail shipments from Canada or China are excluded from de minimis and will require the filing of a formal entry.

Although the majority of de minimis shipments are shipped by express air courier, postal shipments are a significant mode of transport for low-value shipments based on CBP's De Minimis Statistics.

For updates on de minimis, check out EMTC's YouTube channel EMTC - Simplifying Global E-Commerce.

TRADE Tariffs Slam Asia Exports

Karen Kelly — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 19:48:40 GMT

Asia’s Sharp Reaction to Trump’s Tariffs Are a Bad Omen for the Global Economy

China is in a long deflationary period.

TRADE Mexico Blinked

Karen Kelly — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 19:44:47 GMT

Trump’s tariffs are already bearing fruit

TRADE Mexico Cut a Deal

Karen Kelly — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 19:40:46 GMT

U.S. tariffs on Mexico to be paused for a month, Trump says

Pause on tariffs for a month Then what?

TRADE China Wants a Deal

Karen Kelly — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 19:40:00 GMT

It’s Only Been Two Days Since Trump’s China Tariffs Dropped And Beijing Already Wants To Make A Deal

TRADE More on Canada Tariffs

Karen Kelly — Sun, 02 Feb 2025 20:32:39 GMT

List of products from the United States subject to 25 per cent tariffs effective February 4, 2025 - Canada.ca

This includes an explanation of the items to be affected starting from Feb 4. You must know your tariff and country of origin calculations. Both will determine the impact to your goods.

TRADE White House Fact Sheet on Tariffs

Karen Kelly — Sun, 02 Feb 2025 20:21:33 GMT

FILE_5668.pdf

The President is invoking IEEPA to address the threat of illegal aliens and drugs including fentanyl. The attached fact sheet expresses the administration position on the tariffs.

TRADE Canada Tariff Codes with New Duty

Karen Kelly — Sun, 02 Feb 2025 19:47:49 GMT

Orders In Council - Search

The surtax is 25% and in effect from Feb 4, 2025 Tariff numbers include various food products, liquor, textiles and machinery among others.

TRADE Tariffs on China Canada Mexico Effective Feb 4

Karen Kelly — Sun, 02 Feb 2025 19:17:37 GMT

Trump Tariffs Target Loophole Used by Chinese Online Retailers

Elimination of de minimis will increase costs for small businesses and lower income consumers. Add duty and clearance fees to the current pricing as well as longer delivery time due to processing of the entry.

TRADE Tariffs and De Minimis

Karen Kelly — Sun, 02 Feb 2025 18:55:56 GMT

Trump's Canada, Mexico, China tariffs suspend loophole behind fentanyl shipments

"For avoidance of doubt, duty-free de minimis treatment under 19 U.S.C. 1321 shall not be available for the articles described in subsection (a) of this section."

TRADE White House says Trump to impose Canada, Mexico, China tariffs on Saturday

Mariane Rowden — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 20:14:19 GMT

Washington, DC --

U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday will implement tariffs of 25% on Canadian and Mexican imports and 10% on Chinese goods with immediate effect, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said on Friday.

"The President will be implementing tomorrow 25% tariffs on Mexico, 25% tariffs on Canada, and a 10% tariff on China for the illegal fentanyl that they have sourced and allowed to distribute into our country, which has killed tens of millions of Americans," Leavitt told a White House Press briefing.

TRANSPORTATION UPS

Karen Kelly — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 20:51:21 GMT

UPS slides after cutting business with its largest customer by 50%

Ecommerce Tech Layoffs

Karen Kelly — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 20:28:38 GMT

'Difficult Decision': Amazon Announces a New Round of Layoffs. Here Are the Roles Affected.

TRANSPORTATION GHY Sold to Private Equity

Karen Kelly — Sat, 25 Jan 2025 16:07:19 GMT

GHY International Stays True to Winnipeg in Majority Sale to SeaFort - GHY International

TRADE Digital Product Passport

Karen Kelly — Sat, 25 Jan 2025 15:56:10 GMT

Complexity of implementation a top concern on EU Digital Product Passport, say webinar attendees | The Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade

TRADE Tariffs by Manufacturer?

Karen Kelly — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 14:15:39 GMT

Chinese companies could lose a tried and true method for skirting US tariffs, the head of the Council on Foreign Relations says

TRADE President Trump signs Memorandum on "America First Trade Policy"

Mariane Rowden — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 16:21:16 GMT

Washington, DC--

On his first day in office, President Trump signed a Memorandum on "American First Trade Policy" which is a broad directive to all the Administration's principal trade officials to review many aspects of U.S. trade policy and report back to him by April 1, 2025.

Among the provisions is section 2(i) directing officials to "shall assess the loss of tariff revenues and the risks from importing counterfeit products and contraband drugs, e.g., fentanyl, that each result from the current implementation of the $800 or less, duty-free de minimis exemption under section 1321 of title 19, United States Code, and shall recommend modifications as warranted to protect both the revenue of the United States and the public health by preventing unlawful importations."

Read the Memorandum here

ECOMMERCE Trends for 2025

Karen Kelly — Sun, 19 Jan 2025 15:29:42 GMT

5 Small Business Trends for 2025 | U.S. Small Business Administration

TRADE Dept of Commerce Impact Report

Karen Kelly — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 19:53:48 GMT

Investing in American Competitiveness: Commerce Impact Report

DOC reports on the Biden Harris Administration Impact (2021-2025)

EMTC provides reports from government and regulatory agencies for informational purposes as a service to our members

TRADE CBP Issues Proposed Rule to Make Products Ineligible for De Minimis

Mariane Rowden — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 19:17:22 GMT

Washington, DC--

CBP has issued a second FRN - Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Trade and National Security Actions and Low-Value Shipments (de minimis shipments under $800). This rule will make large categories of products ineligible for import under de minimis.

TRADE CBP Releases Section 321 – Does Not Exceed $800 in Aggregated Shipments enhancement to ACE

Mariane Rowden — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:37:42 GMT

Washington, DC

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has released an enhancement whereby ACE will provide a warning when a shipment may exceed the $800 per person/per day threshold for the administrative exemption under Section 321. The threshold will be based on the estimated date of arrival (EDA) for entry type 86 (ET 86) submissions and de minimis shipments to be released off the manifest.

TRADE Low Value Shipments

Karen Kelly — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 21:39:36 GMT

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/us-poised-to-restrict-low-value-imports-from-china

Read EMTC CEO Marianne Rowden's take on the proposed regulation

ECOMMERCE Tik Tok

Karen Kelly — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:54:33 GMT

TikTok prepares for US shutdown from Sunday, sources say

TRADE Automation Combination

Karen Kelly — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 22:01:48 GMT

Transmute and mesur.io Announce Strategic Combination to Remove Disruption from Global Supply Chains

E-commerce 1099K Rules

Karen Kelly — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 15:12:38 GMT

IRS 1099-K Update: Venmo, PayPal and Cash App Users Should Know About This New Tax Rule

TRADE Global Professional Travel Costs in 2025

Karen Kelly — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 19:22:27 GMT

New Domestic and International Travel Requirements Coming in 2025

TRADE Geopolitics and Tariffs

Karen Kelly — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 15:30:56 GMT

(2) Is comparative advantage valid in a geopolitical world? | LinkedIn

Food for thought : Balancing comparative advantage and economic self-interest Are the lines blurred?

E-commerce Amazon Product Requirements

Karen Kelly — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 14:36:27 GMT

New product title requirements effective January 21, 2025

Amazon Policy

TRADE VietNam ends De Minimis

Karen Kelly — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 14:30:25 GMT

Vietnam ends tax exemption for low-value imports | SGGP English Edition

Low value shipments will face tax starting Feb 18 2025.

ANNOUNCEMENT EMTC Hosts an LCB Drop In

Karen Kelly — Sun, 05 Jan 2025 21:12:18 GMT

On January 10 2025 at 11:30AMET EMTC is hosting a Drop In session to answer your questions about the new Continuing Education requirement for Customs Brokers. email education@emtc.org for your invitation

TRADE Trade Remedy Regulations Jan 15 2025

Karen Kelly — Sun, 05 Jan 2025 20:58:21 GMT

International Trade Administration Amends AD and CVD Regulations | SmarTrade

TRADE CPSC Compliance

Karen Kelly — Sun, 05 Jan 2025 20:53:11 GMT

CPSC Approves Final Rule to Implement eFiling for Certificates of Compliance | CPSC.gov

TRADE Fabrics with Export Controls

Karen Kelly — Sun, 05 Jan 2025 13:02:07 GMT

Navigating global trade - Specialty Fabrics Review

Interesting article on technology in fabrics Shippers must know their products

TRADE Mexico Tariffs 19%

Karen Kelly — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 20:07:02 GMT

Mexico unveils new tariffs, popular e-tailers like Shein, Temu may be in crosshairs

Tariffs could disrupt the IMMEX program

TRADE Moving Out of China

Karen Kelly — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 16:26:07 GMT

US Businesses Suddenly Stop Carrying Water For Beijing As Second Trump Term Looms

Corporate America is losing interest in China just as its industrial production slows and its debt mounts.

TRADE Section 301 Investigation

Karen Kelly — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 20:39:04 GMT

USTR Initiates Section 301 Investigation on China’s Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Targeting of the Semiconductor Industry for Dominance | United States Trade Representative

TRADE It's About Pricing

Karen Kelly — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 16:04:22 GMT

Amazon asks Chinese sellers not to offer cheaper prices on Temu | South China Morning Post

TRADE Alibaba JV in Korea

Karen Kelly — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 14:43:56 GMT

Alibaba, E-Mart to Create $4 Billion E-Commerce JV in Korea

TRADE General Average Example

Karen Kelly — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:53:30 GMT

Cargo ship rolls onto its side at an Istanbul port | Watch

TRADE Wine Duties into UK Change

Karen Kelly — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 14:42:56 GMT

(14) Wine Duty Changes in February 2025: What Importers Need to Know | LinkedIn

Duty will be based on exact ABV rates . If you consolidate wines from different wineries into one shipment you will need to know the ABV for each wine

TRADE e filing for CPSC Compliance

Karen Kelly — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 14:37:51 GMT

CPSC Approves Final Rule to Implement eFiling for Certificates of Compliance | CPSC.gov

Importers will file electronically at time of entry to certify the product compliance with manufacturing and testing requirements

TRADE DOJ and the BOI Dilemma

Karen Kelly — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 21:17:31 GMT

Small Business Anti-Money Laundering Rule With $10K Penalty Could Return

TRADE BOI Filing on a Temporary Halt

Karen Kelly — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 21:48:36 GMT

Federal Court Temporarily Blocks Enforcement of Corporate Transparency Act Nationwide - Withum

TRADE US Tariff Overview

Karen Kelly — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 16:00:29 GMT

U.S. Tariff Policy: Overview

A must read for anyone in international trade. Note China, India, Brazil and other "advanced emerging economies" refused to lower bound duty rates during the DOHA round. The U.S. has lowered rates. Read more..

TRADE What Do You Do For a Living???

Karen Kelly — Sat, 23 Nov 2024 22:13:59 GMT

Why Trade Compliance is a Growing Career Field in International Trade

TRADE America Supports Global Trade

Karen Kelly — Sat, 23 Nov 2024 22:09:47 GMT

Most Americans Support International Trade | U.S. Chamber of Commerce

40 million American jobs depend on trade...

TRADE Alibaba Merges Platforms

Karen Kelly — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 19:39:35 GMT

Alibaba Merges Domestic and Global E-Commerce in Major Shake-Up

Global Supply Chain will define the future

TRADE Lessons from the Export World

Karen Kelly — Sun, 17 Nov 2024 20:47:34 GMT

Don't Let this happen to You dlthty-november-2024

If you export or are considering exporting this is a must read

TRADE Tariffs Reduce Costs

Karen Kelly — Sat, 16 Nov 2024 18:54:45 GMT

Surprise! Tariffs could slash prices where they hurt you most - FreightWaves

TRADE Restoring Trade Fairness Act

Karen Kelly — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 15:37:26 GMT

Republican seeks to end normal trade relations with China

Should China retain Permanent Normal Trade Relations? Column 3: China?

TRADE Port Automation ?

Karen Kelly — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 19:45:21 GMT

Port automation fight leads to breakdown in talks to avoid new strike

TRANSPORTATION Biometrics for Border Crossing

Karen Kelly — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 19:19:56 GMT

CBP Announces Facial Biometric Test for Inbound Vehicle Travelers at Buffalo, Peace Bridge Port of Entry | U.S. Customs and Border Protection

SUPPLY CHAIN Are you moving production?

Karen Kelly — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:05:56 GMT

Trump's win is already scrambling supply chains

EMTC is offering tools to help you make decisions. Check out SupplyWise and our Supply Chain Passport offer this month

TRADE TEMU and the EU

Karen Kelly — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 21:23:58 GMT

Commission urges Temu to respect EU consumer protection laws

Effective Dec 13 an economic operator established in the EU must ensure compliance with product safety requirements. TEMU has "problematic practices".

TRADE Africa

Karen Kelly — Sun, 10 Nov 2024 20:28:46 GMT

JP Morgan bets on Africa in major expansion

JPMorganChase is expanding its footprint in Africa to fill gaps in the market. Meanwhile Chinese financial companies are leveraging their presence.

TRADE Okonjo-Iweala vs Trump?

Karen Kelly — Sat, 09 Nov 2024 21:30:55 GMT

WTO Chief’s Bid for Second Term Sets Up Clash With Trump

The appointment process is done by consensus of 166 members.

November 30 is Small Business Saturday

Karen Kelly — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 19:41:14 GMT

EMTC supports and advocates for small businesses who source and sell globally. We encourage you to support small businesses when completing your holiday shopping needs

TAX China bails out local governments

Karen Kelly — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 17:04:31 GMT

China unveils financial package aimed at boosting the economy

TAX Pro Tech Start Ups?

Karen Kelly — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 17:00:55 GMT

Silicon Valley is betting a Musk-inspired Trump could unleash a startup boom

The tech industry is anticipating an upswing thanks to Trump's election this week.

TRADE A China Exodus?

Karen Kelly — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 16:50:22 GMT

Steve Madden announces plan to 'rapidly' move production out of China following Trump election win

"I think Trump will pursue this more as a bargaining chip than as a cudgel to necessarily broadly punish different countries,"

TRADE Temu vs Shein - IPR in focus

Karen Kelly — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 15:13:15 GMT

Shein, Temu gear up for 2026 UK trial over copyright and competition claims

The trial is expected in 2026 in London.

TRADE Anticipate a NPRM on De Minimis in November

Karen Kelly — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 16:19:13 GMT

De minimis overhaul will start before next president: former Biden official | Supply Chain Dive

The NPRM expected in late November would target goods covered by 201, 301 and 232 tariffs for additional price hikes. Comment period is 30-60 days.

Contact EMTC is you have comments

TRADE China's ECCN

Karen Kelly — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 14:52:55 GMT

(13) China will introduce Chinese version “ECCN” | LinkedIn

China creates a 5 digit export control number

TRADE Defense Industrial Strategy

Karen Kelly — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 14:36:26 GMT

DoD Releases National Defense Industrial Strategy Implementation Plan > U.S. Department of Defense > Release

Resilient supply chains are a component . Read the strategy in our Advocacy section

TRADE Future of the WTO

Karen Kelly — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 14:52:32 GMT

The Rise and Fall of the WTO - Discourse

EMTC offers articles with a variety of opinions for your consideration

TRADE Investments in Technology

Karen Kelly — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 18:40:42 GMT

Treasury Issues Regulations to Implement Executive Order Addressing U.S. Investments in Certain National Security Technologies and Products in Countries of Concern | U.S. Department of the Treasury

TRADE IMMEX RULES

Karen Kelly — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 20:51:03 GMT

Mexico: Modifications to general foreign trade rules affecting IMMEX operations and VAT certifications

Published October 14, 2024 Effective date 30 days later (November 13, 2024) Check with your service providers for your specific requirements

Trade Ghoulish Stories for Halloween

Karen Kelly — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 14:23:51 GMT

Don't Be A Pumpkin - Export Control Horror Time | LinkedIn

"The staff knew little about licensing or export controls"..."Margins mattered more than minor details". ..."It's just data--right?" ,,,"It seemed too complex and unnecessary to learn local laws..."

TRANSPORTATION USPS Carrier Contract

Karen Kelly — Sat, 19 Oct 2024 19:55:58 GMT

Mail carriers reach tentative contract with USPS

TAX Pro Growth Tax Policy

Karen Kelly — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 19:05:55 GMT

Chambers, Associations Urge the Next Congress and Administration to Pursue Pro-Growth Tax Policy | U.S. Chamber of Commerce (uschamber.com)

EMTC presents various positions on key issues for our members and friends .

TRADE Temu's New Strategy

Karen Kelly — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 14:32:46 GMT

China's ecommerce giants revamp strategy to get round new US rules - The Loadstar

Starting Nov 12 packages with "vague" descriptions will be rejected.

Temu is adding US based 3rd Party sellers to avoid de minimis impact.

TRADE Deflation in China

Karen Kelly — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 20:54:52 GMT

How E-Commerce Is Making China’s Deflation Worse - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Lowering prices accelerate growth and deflation. Prices fall, profits shrink, interest rates are cut and supply expands.

TRADE 74th Session of Harmonized System Concludes

Karen Kelly — Sun, 13 Oct 2024 20:31:05 GMT

World Customs Organization (wcoomd.org)

The committee made 23 amendments to the 2028 Harmonized nomenclature and offered 21 new classification opinions. 80 items were reviewed. More changes still to come. Expect HS 2028 to have environmentally focused provisions.

DISASTER ASSISTANCE

Karen Kelly — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 13:44:23 GMT

Disaster assistance | U.S. Small Business Administration (sba.gov)

Hurricane Helene | U.S. Small Business Administration (sba.gov)

If you are in a declared disaster area you may be able to receive assistance from the SBA. EMTC is posting this information to assist our members, their families, and friends of our association . Note the filing deadlines in the second link for your state .

TRADE UK Dept. for Business & Trade

Karen Kelly — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 13:39:18 GMT

New unit to boost effectiveness of UK sanctions against Russia - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation : The UK established a unit to help businesses comply with sanctions particularly against Russia.

TRADE CARM

Karen Kelly — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 19:24:02 GMT

Customs Notice 24-27: CARM October Implementation – Transition Measures (cbsa-asfc.gc.ca)

The effective date is October 21 2024

TRADE TEMU and the EU

Karen Kelly — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 19:00:40 GMT

Temu Complaint (handelsverband.at)

In September te German Retail Association filed a complaint against Temu for unfair competition . Austria receives 30,000 parcels per day from" Asian online platforms that do not comply with the rules... and misleading information."

TRADE Trade Balance Commentary

Karen Kelly — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 13:56:37 GMT

The Trade Balance and Winning at Trade | Cato Institute

EMTC seeks to present diverse opinions for consideration by our members and friends. "How do we know if the U.S. is winning at international trade? "

TRADE CBP Guidance on ILA Strike

Karen Kelly — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 20:26:00 GMT

CSMS # 62464633 - Cargo and Vessel Processing Guidelines due to Possible International Longshoremen’s Association Strike

CSMS # 62464633 - Cargo and Vessel Processing Guidelines due to Possible International Longshoremen’s Association Strike (govdelivery.com)

TRANSPORTATION East Coast Strike Imminent

Karen Kelly — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 15:22:57 GMT

With ports strike imminent on East Coast, Gulf, truckers, rails are scrambling to move billions in cargo before midnight shutdown (msn.com)

54,456 TEUs with $2.7 B worth of cargo arrived on Friday at 14 ports The strike will impact imports and exports. Stay in contact with your logistics providers to track your freight. The contract expires on Sept 30 at 11:59 PM

TRADE Toll of East Coast Strike

Karen Kelly — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 12:55:28 GMT

A strike costs the American economy $3.7billion per day

Reluctance to embrace automation could have a long term inflationary impact on the U.S.

US economic toll of East Coast and Gulf port strike could be billions per day, trade expert warns (msn.com)

TRANSPORTATION Potential Port Strike Causes Increased Imports

Karen Kelly — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 16:02:02 GMT

U.S. Importers Are Pulling in Goods Early as Possible Port Strike Draws Closer (msn.com)

Companies imported holiday goods ahead of a potential strike. August imports were up by 21% to address strike concerns (2.4 million TEU) At stake-the union demands a 77% wage increase over six years.

TRANSPORTATION East Coast Port Strike Update

Karen Kelly — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 15:52:42 GMT

Biden Admin in ‘No-Win Situation' Ahead of Possible East Coast Port Strike (msn.com)

A one week strike could create 4-6 weeks of supply chain backlog. An extended strike affects 4.5 million TEUs, 15% of the global containership capacity.

TRADE CBP Stats for August

Karen Kelly — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 19:31:36 GMT

CBP Releases August 2024 Monthly Update | U.S. Customs and Border Protection

The CBP mobile app is a key scheduling tool for noncitizens entering the U.S. southwest border

ECOMMERCE Snack Service Helps Other Ecommerce Companies

Karen Kelly — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 14:28:17 GMT

Unique Snacks launches service to help brands conquer e-commerce (msn.com)

"We went through trials and tribulations...we could help others."

TRANSPORTATION View from FedEx CEO

Karen Kelly — Sun, 15 Sep 2024 11:46:38 GMT

How FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam Is Adapting to a Post-Pandemic Economy (msn.com)

FedEx CEO discusses the post-pandemic state of transportation and use of AI and ML

TRADE Tariffs Effective September 27

Karen Kelly — Sat, 14 Sep 2024 13:08:09 GMT

U.S. finalizes tariff hikes on Chinese goods, many to start September 27 (msn.com)

Tariffs cover approximately $18B of Chinese origin goods. The Biden-Harris administration also targeted Chinese e-commerce platforms for "abuse and overuse" of 19USC1321, a U.S. statute

TRADE Big Changes Proposed for De Minimis

Karen Kelly — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 19:09:36 GMT

Washington, DC--

At the urging of Congressional Democrats, the Administration has taken action to restrict use of de minimis for low value shipments into the United States to deal with surge of shipments from Chinese e-commerce companies. Today, the White House announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would exclude from the de minimis exemption all shipments containing products covered by tariffs imposed under Sections 201 or 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, or Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. See also DHS Workforce on the Frontlines of Biden-Harris Administration’s New Executive Actions to Address Surge in De Minimis Shipments and Protect American Consumers, Workers, and Businesses.

The Administration's action takes place while Congress negotiates which legislation modifying de minimis will move forward. Specifically, Rep. Blumenauer's (D-OR) bill (H.R. 4148) would bar de minimis for shipments from China, but the House Ways and Means Committee already passed a bill (H.R. 7979) that imposes additional requirements for using de minimis. In the Senate, Senator Ron Wyden introduced his own de minimis bill. In a letter to Congress, EMTC has calculated that passage of H.R. 4148 would impose an additional cost of $111 Billion on e-sellers and approximately $7.3 Billion for sourcing and consumers purchasing goods from China.

EMTC has worked with a number of leading trade associations to support a study by Oxford Economics showing that implementation of the leading legislation aimed at weakening the de minimis exemption would require billions in new Congressional spending each year. The de minimis exemption is a long-standing feature of U.S. law that allows low-value goods (under $800) to come into the US without paying import taxes that cost the government more to collect than they raise. This study is in addition to the recent research "Destroying De Minimis" by American Action Forum.

TRADE Ecommerce in the UK

Karen Kelly — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 15:11:10 GMT

E-commerce ‘must be a priority in industrial strategy’ | ICAEW

TRANSPORTATION DSV Acquires Schenker

Karen Kelly — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 15:05:30 GMT

DSV signs agreement to acquire Schenker

TRADE No De minimis for 201, 301, or 232 Goods

Karen Kelly — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 13:48:23 GMT

Biden wants to close a loophole that enables imports of clothing and illicit substances from China (msn.com)

Biden Harris administration is cutting access to cheap good from China. The blow to China also hits low-income consumers looking to stretch their buying power.

TRADE China Week Outcomes

Karen Kelly — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 13:39:57 GMT

US Agency Finalizes China Tariffs Biden Announced in May (msn.com)

TRANSPORTATION Bill Bans Chinese Ownership of US ports

Karen Kelly — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 13:35:27 GMT

House GOP rolling out bill to block China from accessing US ports (msn.com)

China owned conglomerates have an active presence in US ports including COSCO and COFCO.

TRADE Democrat Lawmakers Demand Closure of "De minimis Loophole"

Karen Kelly — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 13:30:00 GMT

House Lawmakers Implore President Biden to Close the De Minimis Loophole (msn.com)

De minimis is a law found in 19USC 1321.

TRADE Biden Targets De minimis

Karen Kelly — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 13:18:21 GMT

Biden targets Shein, Temu with new rules to curb alleged 'abuse' of U.S. trade loophole (msn.com)

TRADE Slow Holiday Sales

Karen Kelly — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 13:02:49 GMT

US holiday sales to grow at slowest pace since 2018, report says (msn.com)

Persistent inflation and dried up savings are making shoppers frugal. Ecommerce sales expected to rise about 7% versus the 10% increase in 2023.

TRADE Curbing De minimis

Karen Kelly — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 12:52:04 GMT

US to take steps to curb low-value Chinese shipments under $800 'de minimis' exemption (msn.com)

"Curtailing overuse and abuse ....Reducing the volume to a more manageable level."

TRADE Belgium Ecommerce

Karen Kelly — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 13:23:58 GMT

Liege customs could block ecommerce shipments after 'losing patience' - The Loadstar

Is the increase in volume good or bad?

TRADE De Minimis

Karen Kelly — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 19:33:51 GMT

Discussions related to de minimis is heating up as Congress considers numerous bills that would restrict the use of de minimis for low value shipments.

US lawmakers urge Biden to close tariff 'loophole' for Chinese small package imports

Four ways removing de minimis could hinder US apparel sector

Destroying De Minimis - AAF (americanactionforum.org)

Eliminating de minimis costs consumers an additional $8-30 billion in costs for goods valued at $54billion with only $2Billion in anticipated tariffs. What is the ROI?

TAX VAT & GST Changes

Karen Kelly — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 16:13:05 GMT

Global 2024 VAT / GST changes - vatcalc.com

TRADE AI Reporting Requirements

Karen Kelly — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 18:45:28 GMT

Federal Register :: Public Inspection: Reporting Requirements for the Development of Advanced Artificial Intelligence Models and Computing Clusters

Proposed Rule Publication Date September 11 2024

TRANSPORTATION October 1 ILA Strike?

Karen Kelly — Sun, 08 Sep 2024 18:39:02 GMT

ILA President Harold Daggett and Executive Vice President Dennis. Daggett Discuss Strike Potential (youtube.com)

The ILA is pressing for the "contract we deserve"

TRADE Chi na Tariffs

Karen Kelly — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 15:19:36 GMT

China urges US to 'immediately' lift all tariffs on Chinese goods (msn.com)

The Biden-Harris administration appears poised to finally levy tariffs on Chinese goods. A Chinese-US work group is scheduled to meet on Sept. 7

TRADE Trade War?

Karen Kelly — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 15:15:58 GMT

Trade War: Timeline of China's Retaliation Against Western Markets (msn.com)

EMTC offers various perspectives on topics impacting global trade

TRADE Barometer for 2024

Karen Kelly — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 20:34:41 GMT

WTO | 2024 News items - Goods barometer rises above trend, signalling upturn in trade volume

Is the upturn signalling recovery or preparation for geopolitical challenges. EMTC is monitoring various events including several potential strikes around the globe.

TRADE Civil Penalties for Noncompliance

Karen Kelly — Mon, 02 Sep 2024 17:19:22 GMT

Office of Public Affairs | Ford Motor Company Agrees to Pay $365M to Settle Customs Civil Penalty Claims Relating to Misclassified and Under-Valued Vehicles | United States Department of Justice

This is not a current notice but it is a good reminder Noncompliance is expensive.

TRANSPORTATION Juarez Crossing on Sept 11

Karen Kelly — Sun, 01 Sep 2024 17:43:41 GMT

CBP to temporarily halt vehicular traffic at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge during the 23rd Anniversary Remembrance Ceremony to honor the 9/11 attack victims | U.S. Customs and Border Protection

TRANSPORTATION Improved Orchestration by Digitalization

Karen Kelly — Sun, 01 Sep 2024 12:03:56 GMT

Orchestration: The Future Of Supply Chain (forbes.com)

The article states that robotics and digitalization improve supply chain flows. This sounds like leaner operations and improved metrics that deliver a better customer experience. Read on to see if you agree

TRADE De Minimis Harms UK Exporters

Karen Kelly — Sun, 01 Sep 2024 11:57:37 GMT

Parcelhero: Axing America’s $800 ‘de minimis’ limit would have a big impact on UK exporters | Post & Parcel (postandparcel.info)

The article points out that President Obama raised the de minimis to cut red tape and reduce costs of imports .

TRADE Using AI for Classification

Karen Kelly — Sun, 01 Sep 2024 11:47:28 GMT

Customs Tariff Classification and the Use of Assistive Technologies | Published in World Customs Journal (scholasticahq.com)

The article points out that classification is an art not a science. The decision making process is subjective and scoped by available information.

TRADE Tariffs on China Goods

Karen Kelly — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 20:27:35 GMT

USTR Set to Formally Approve China Tariffs Increase Soon (msn.com)

USTR says decision on Section 301 tariffs on Chinese imports to be announced in coming days (msn.com)

The tariffs were proposed in May 2024. They impact about $18Billion in imports.

TRADE US Canada dispute on digital service tax

Karen Kelly — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 20:20:03 GMT

US requests trade dispute consultations with Canada over new digital services tax (msn.com)

The Canada digital tax went into effect in June. The Biden-Harris administration requested consultations on Friday (August 30).

TRANSPORTATION Canada Rail Lawsuit

Karen Kelly — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 14:22:02 GMT

Canadian rail union says it has filed lawsuits challenging back-to-work orders (msn.com)

The Teamsters challenge Arbitration process

TRADE De Minimis and China

Karen Kelly — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 14:05:20 GMT

US Senators Propose Changes to Section 321 De Minimis Imports – Publications (morganlewis.com)

EMTC offers information from a variety of sources for our members and friends to evaluate.

TRANSPORTATION Ocean Carriers Switching Partners

Karen Kelly — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 20:11:15 GMT

Shipping alliance shake-up will make waves during new contract season - The Loadstar

TRANSPORTATION DB Schenker For Sale

Karen Kelly — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 20:08:41 GMT

Rival bidders DSV and CVC said to be offering €14bn for DB Schenker - The Loadstar

TRANSPORTATION Tightened air cargo rules halt shipments

Karen Kelly — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 20:03:49 GMT

Foreign airlines react to sudden new US rule tightening air cargo security - The Loadstar

KAL suspended US bound service

TRADE Boots to Business for Veterans

Karen Kelly — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 18:42:20 GMT

Home (site.com)

The SBA is offering active duty and veterans foundational courses in entrepreneurship and revenue readiness to help you learn skills needed to launch a business.

TRADE DHS Priority List

Karen Kelly — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 20:58:40 GMT

GAO-24-107251, Priority Open Recommendations: Department of Homeland Security

DHS is the third largest cabinet level department in the federal government.

TRADE De Minimis Helps Low Income Families

Karen Kelly — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 20:33:33 GMT

‘Trivial’ Tariff Would Cost the Poor Billions | AIER

National Bureau of Economic Research concludes eliminating de minimis harms lower income families more than others. De minimis allows focus on higher-value imports.

TRADE Tips for Importers

Karen Kelly — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 20:02:48 GMT

Tips for New Importers and Exporters | U.S. Customs and Border Protection (cbp.gov)

Some good basic information for planning your global expansion

TRANSPORTATION USPS Volume Drops 40% in 1 Quarter

Karen Kelly — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 18:41:34 GMT

USPS sees steep drop in expedited shipping demand | Supply Chain Dive

USPS, UPS and FedEx customers are opting for slower services. to reduce transportation costs

TRADE Canada Tariffs 100% on EVs

Karen Kelly — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 18:34:24 GMT

Trudeau says Canada will slap big tariffs on Chinese-made EVs | CBC News

Effective date October 1 2024.

TRANSPORTATION East Coast Port Negotiations

Karen Kelly — Sun, 25 Aug 2024 15:48:11 GMT

Opinion: More inflation: A looming strike threatens to drive supply down and prices up (msn.com)

EMTC posts various opinions for our readers.

TRANSPORTATION St Lawrence Seaway Blocked

Karen Kelly — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 14:15:57 GMT

Dutch cargo ship runs aground, blocking key trade route (msn.com)

The status of Canadian rail movements is in flux with lockouts, arbitration and a call for a strike on August 26. The St Lawrence, an alternate route, is now blocked. As many as 14 ships may be delayed due to the grounded cargo ship.

TRADE EU Sanctions

Karen Kelly — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 10:24:20 GMT

EU sanctions extended to non-targeted persons and aligned with US ‘ownership’ test (pinsentmasons.com)

EU financial sanctions can extend to a person working on behalf of a designated person

TRANSPORTATION USPS Mail Slowdown

Karen Kelly — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 19:57:01 GMT

Postal Service considers rural mail slowdown after election (msn.com)

TRANSPORTATION Canada Ports

Karen Kelly — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 19:32:28 GMT

Billions of Pounds of Cargo Pass Through These Huge Ports (msn.com)

Interesting port tour of Canada Many of the ports use rail services to move cargo to inland or US destinations. Canada has been an alternative to US port congestion or other port actions

TRADE Enlist List Updates

Karen Kelly — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 19:30:33 GMT

US adds 123 entities to entity list, including 63 in Russia and 42 in China, Federal Register says (msn.com)

TRANSPORTATION Union issues strike warning for next week

Karen Kelly — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 18:38:57 GMT

Canadian union issues 72-hour strike warning to freight railroad hours after it resumes service (msn.com)

The key time is 10AM August 26 2024. CN trains started rolling on Aug 23, CP trains are parked as pickets continue. 30,000 commuters were stranded by the actions.

TRANSPORTATION Rail Lockout Ended by Government

Karen Kelly — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 13:28:46 GMT

CN Ends Lockout, CPKC Prepares To Restart After Canada Intervenes (msn.com)

Canada imposed binding arbitration to end the shutdown

TRADE Working with a Customs Broker

Karen Kelly — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 15:44:42 GMT

Customs Broker Frequently Asked Questions | U.S. Customs and Border Protection (cbp.gov)

A broker must communicate directly with the IOR, not through a third party such as a forwarder. Find answers to other questions here.

TRANSPORTATION CN Lockout

Karen Kelly — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 13:48:05 GMT

CN Moves Forward with Lock Out | Seeking Alpha

EMTC seeks to provide varied perspectives as they are available

TRANSPORTATION Rail Lockout

Karen Kelly — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 13:32:26 GMT

Canadian Railroads Begin Lockouts, Threatening US Trade (msn.com)

Peak season is starting - will this be a factor? Rail accounted for an estimated 14% of trade between the US and Canada in 24Q1-Q2.

TRANSPORTATION Ocean Rates Going Up

Karen Kelly — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 20:12:13 GMT

‘Something is Boiling': East Coast Cargo Rates Set to Soar (msn.com)

Surcharges start in September as peak cargo shipped earlier. October 1 is a critical date for East Coast ports. Check your sailing schedules.

TRANSPORTATION Potential Lockout 12:01 Aug 22

Karen Kelly — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 18:47:44 GMT

Looming Canadian railroad work stoppage threatens U.S. supply chains (msn.com)

Effective Aug 22 all shipments to/from Canada may be stopped US operations of CN and CPKS may also be stopped. Read more...

TRADE Ecommerce & The Beauty Industry

Karen Kelly — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 15:24:00 GMT

Economic and inflationary matters hit beauty industry, report finds - InternetRetailing

Avon filed for bankruptcy to address $1B debt

TRANSPORTATION East Coast Strike?

Karen Kelly — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 15:04:48 GMT

East Coast dockworkers threaten October strike (axios.com)

Supply Chain Latest: US Port Strike and Labor Talks - Bloomberg

Busiest US ports absorb import surge that is nearing pandemic-era frenzy | The Straits Times

The strike is threatened for October- during peak season holiday and Christmas imports The key date is September 30.

TRANSPORTATION India Port Strike Impacts Apparel

Karen Kelly — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 14:57:59 GMT

India Ports Could Strike, Compounding Capacity Issues Into US East Coast (msn.com)

India exported $15B of apparel in 2023- 3% of the world market A port strike would have ripple affects in Asia.

TRADE Economic Considerations for 2025 Planning

Karen Kelly — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 14:37:47 GMT

American workers haven’t been this worried about losing their jobs in a decade (msn.com)

B2C may feel the impact of job losses

TRANSPORTATION Canada Bound Shipments Limited

Karen Kelly — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 14:31:34 GMT

Maersk to Limit Canada-Bound Cargo Ahead of Possible Rail Work Stoppage (msn.com)

Maersk is halting any Canada bound shipments that require on-carriage by rail. Plan ahead for your cargo

TRADE CBP OIT Strategy

Karen Kelly — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 20:39:33 GMT

24_0814_oit-strategy-2024-2028.pdf (cbp.gov)

The strategy is focused on mission and security. In FY2023 CBP processed 90,164 entries of merchandise and collected $225.9M in duties, taxes and fees from $9.02 Billion dollars of imported goods (pg13)

TRADE CBP Pushes Interoperability Standards

Karen Kelly — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 20:33:03 GMT

CBP Champions Trade Modernization Through Global Interoperability Standards Testing | U.S. Customs and Border Protection

GS1 , GLEIF and FDA will participate in a pilot for data exchange in e-commerce The standards will be part of ACE 2.0

TRANSPORTATION Mexico - Texas Border Crossing

Karen Kelly — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 13:54:06 GMT

South Texas ports of entry requiring cargo trucks to display QR codes - FreightWaves

TRADE Ecommerce Spain & The China Connection

Karen Kelly — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 13:43:27 GMT

NIQ: 34% of Spain online purchases are done via Chinese platforms - Cross-Border E-commerce Magazine (cross-border-magazine.com)

TRADE Accountability for Defective Goods

Karen Kelly — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 13:41:40 GMT

Amazon could be held responsible for defective goods sold by third-party merchants - Cross-Border E-commerce Magazine (cross-border-magazine.com)

TRADE Cross Border Sales

Karen Kelly — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 13:40:42 GMT

Only 1% of Amazon.com merchants are selling outside of the U.S. - Cross-Border E-commerce Magazine (cross-border-magazine.com)

TRANSPORTATION Rail Work Stoppage

Karen Kelly — Sun, 18 Aug 2024 11:45:58 GMT

Possible work stoppage at Canada's two largest railroads could disrupt US supply chain next week (msn.com)

Starting August 20 CPCK will stop all shipments originating in Canada. CN has barred container imports from the US since August 16. Prepare for supply chain disruption.

TRANSPORTATION Air Cargo Screening

Karen Kelly — Sat, 17 Aug 2024 20:12:29 GMT

Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) | U.S. Customs and Border Protection (cbp.gov)

TRADE Mexico Cross Border Growth

Karen Kelly — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 15:00:44 GMT

Mexico’s growing cross-border e-commerce market (logisticsti.com)

The Mexican Internet Association estimates 80% of Mexican online shoppers purchase internationally - 40% 0f which came from the US

TRADE Penalties for Export

Karen Kelly — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 19:32:35 GMT

file (doc.gov)

This Pennsylvania electronics company exported wires, clamps, wires, pressure scanners, temperature scanners and circuit board connectors. You must Know Your Customer and know your products if you plan to export. The assessed penalty is $5.8Million payable in 30 days.

TRADE Broker Exam is October 23 2024

Karen Kelly — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 15:32:52 GMT

Customs Broker License Exam (CBLE) | U.S. Customs and Border Protection (cbp.gov)

CBLE Registration Information | U.S. Customs and Border Protection (cbp.gov)

Registration for this exam runs from August 12 through September 11 at 4:30PM ET If you plan to take the exam be sure to register early.

TRADE Legal Entity Identifiers

Karen Kelly — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 15:05:16 GMT

33-11295-fact-sheet.pdf (sec.gov)

The SEC is proposing joint data standards for certain financial filings It proposes using LEI as the standard. Department of Treasury and FDIC are expected to join this. standard CBP has also considered LEI as a possible GBI. Will/ Should it become the whole of government standard?

TRANSPORTATION DRF Files Chapter 11

Karen Kelly — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 14:18:42 GMT

Huge shipping company files Chapter 11 bankruptcy to liquidate (msn.com)

DRF is an ecommerce shipping provider It has filed Chapter 11 to liquidate its business. Its services included delivery, returns and cross-border shipments.

Senate Finance Committee Chair Releases Bill Restricting Eligibility for De Minimis

Mariane Rowden — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 23:55:41 GMT

Washington, DC--

U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, Chair of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee released a bill, the "Fighting Illicit Goods, Helping Trustworthy Importers, and Netting Gains for America Act of 2024" (FIGHTING for America Act of 2024) which makes changes to 19 U.S.C. section 1321 (de minimis shipments). He is joined by Senators Lummis, Brown, Collins and Casey on the bill.

Senator Wyden's bill is designed to be an alternative to the "End China's De Minimis Abuse Act" (H.R. 7979) which passed the House of Representatives.

Recognizing the increase in low-value shipments entered as de minimis shipments since COVID-19, the bill restricts the types of articles (e.g, import-sensitive goods, items subject to ADD/CVD, subject to special tariff investigations under section 201, 301 and 301). The bill also requires additional information and data (e.g., 10-digit HTSUS, country of origin), increases penalties for violations, and charges $2 per shipment fee.

EMTC has drafted a redline of the 19 U.S.C. section 1321 showing the changes that the bill makes to the current law as part of EMTC's analysis of the bill. Companies seeking EMTC's analysis should join EMTC as a member.

TRADE VAT on All South Africa B2C imports

Karen Kelly — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 15:20:32 GMT

South Africa VAT on B2C low value goods imports Sept 2024 - vatcalc.com

The VAT on imports below 500 rand (USD27)will be implemented on 1 September 2024 in addition to 20% duty

TRADE Pitney Bowes Ecommerce Bankruptcy

Karen Kelly — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 15:11:36 GMT

On August 8 2024 5pm EST Pitney Bowes announced the wind-down of the it's Global Ecommerce business. Global Ecommerce was losing PB $136M per year. The ecommerce business will be restructured under Chapter 11

TRADE Ecommerce Customs Tax Increase

Karen Kelly — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 19:26:14 GMT

Turkey bumps customs tax, reduces limit for e-commerce purchases (duvarenglish.com)

TRADE Type 86 Guidance Update

Karen Kelly — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 14:05:13 GMT

Entry Type 86 Guidance Fact Sheet_0.pdf (cbp.gov)

The broker is the importer of record on a Type 86 entry

TRADE A US Perspective

Karen Kelly — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 15:07:45 GMT

On increased foreign trade, majority in US take a negative view | Pew Research Center

EMTC offers varying perspectives on trade Such views may not reflect EMTC positions.

TRADE Tracking CPSC Imports

Karen Kelly — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 14:56:11 GMT

CPSC Import Shipment Tracking Tool | CPSC.gov

A new tool for importers of consumer goods

Senator Cassidy Releases Discussion Draft of Customs Facilitation Act of 2024

Mariane Rowden — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 21:36:32 GMT

Washington, DC--

Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) has released a draft bill, the Customs Facilitation Act of 2024, to modernize U.S. customs laws. (See the Fact Sheet and text of the bill.)

Senator Cassidy has introduced a number of bills seeking to modernize U.S. trade laws, and he joined other U.S. Senators with a request for information from industry last year. EMTC provided a comprehensive response to the Senators' request.

WTO Releases Joint Statement Initiative on Electronic Commerce

Mariane Rowden — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 18:29:38 GMT

Geneva, Switzerland--

After years of negotiations, the World Trade Organization has released the Joint Statement Initiative on Electronic Commerce. Any company involved in e-commerce (e-sellers, marketplaces, logistics companies, etc.) should join EMTC (www.emtc.org) for a deep-dive review of this important document which will set the global rules for cross-border trade of physical and digital goods.

TAX Economic Growth Needed for Small Businesses

Karen Kelly — Sun, 14 Jul 2024 15:49:45 GMT

Growth-and-Opportunity-Imperative-memo.pdf (uschamber.com)

The US Chamber has published this report. Small businesses are particularly dependent on overall economic growth

CBP Announces Accreditors Including EMTC

Karen Kelly — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 16:18:10 GMT

ICYMI: CBP announces new broker continuing education accreditors, COAC approves 45 recommendations during public meeting | U.S. Customs and Border Protection

TRADE Dynamic or Volatile?

Karen Kelly — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 20:17:32 GMT

France’s leftist surge defies the business-friendly, AI-hungry climate CEOs had grown accustomed to (msn.com)

The author suggests geopolitical strategy planning

TAX New VAT Rules

Karen Kelly — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 18:29:48 GMT

New VAT Rules for E-commerce in 2024: A Comprehensive Guide - Insider Paper

If you sell into the EU you need to understand VAT changes for ecommerce

TRADE WTO Working Group on Small Business Update

Karen Kelly — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 16:06:17 GMT

WTO | 2024 News items - Working group on small business considers future topics for discussion

TRADE Regional Trade Agreements

Karen Kelly — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 16:04:27 GMT

WTO | 2024 News items - WTO members consider four regional trade agreements

TRADE Stats

Karen Kelly — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 16:02:59 GMT

WTO | 2024 News items - Goods trade posts 1% growth in the first quarter of 2024 after 2023 plateau

TRADE SCOTUS Ruling favors The Fishermen

Karen Kelly — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 18:35:01 GMT

22-451_7m58.pdf (supremecourt.gov)

Under the Chevron ruling judges deferred to federal agencies for clarity on regulations. This new ruling (Lopez) moves interpretation of vague language to consistent, independent judgement by courts outside of the agency.

TRADE Amazon Tackles Temu

Karen Kelly — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 20:59:29 GMT

Amazon Plans Discount Web Store in Effort to Counter Temu, Shein (yahoo.com)

Amazon's Direct from China Mall

TRADE SCOTUS rules against SEC

Karen Kelly — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 18:16:09 GMT

US Supreme Court rules against SEC civil penalties without jury trials | Fox Business

EMTC seeks to provide diverse perspectives on news that impacts your business

TRADE SCOTUS Limits Agencies

Karen Kelly — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 18:10:01 GMT

SEC power: Supreme Court limits power of agency to unilaterally enforce financial fraud regulations | CNN Politics

TRADE The Future of Agency Regulations

Karen Kelly — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 17:45:37 GMT

Looming Supreme Court decision could curtail federal agency powers (thehill.com)

If you import, export or manufacture goods this decision could matter to you

TRADE Shein & Temu in South Africa

Karen Kelly — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 17:10:19 GMT

Shein and Temu Face Tax Crackdown in South Africa, Higher Duties Imposed - EconoTimes

TRADE CBP Selects EMTC as an Accreditor for the LCB Continuing Education Program

Mariane Rowden — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 21:00:00 GMT

Los Angeles, CA--

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Deputy Commissioner Pete Flores announced at the Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) meeting that CBP has selected EMTC (along with its partners GTPA and Practera) to serve as an Accreditor to evaluate and approve courses for Licensed Customs Brokers (LCBs) to fulfill their Continuing Education requirements under 19 U.S.C. Part 111.

EMTC is working with the other Accreditors on the standards and rollout of the LCB Continuing Education Program.

For more information, see EMTC's webpage dedicated to the LCB Continuing Education program.

TRADE Shein and Trademark Rules

Karen Kelly — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 13:49:07 GMT

Explainer-What is at stake for China-founded e-commerce giant Shein as EU rule looms (msn.com)

EU digital rules effective end August target intellectual property violations including sales of counterfeits.

TRADE Shein in Korea

Karen Kelly — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 13:45:33 GMT

Chinese platform Shein's new Korean online mall unnerves Musinsa, Ably, Zigzag (msn.com)

Shein Korea is promoting the Dazy brand

Small Business & Government Contracts

Karen Kelly — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 13:01:26 GMT

Contracting guide | U.S. Small Business Administration (sba.gov)

TRADE A Perspective on the Future of Tariffs

Karen Kelly — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 12:59:52 GMT

Biden–Trump lurch to tariffs a turning point in world economic history | East Asia Forum

EMTC provides diverse opinions on geopolitical matters that impact trade

TRADE ATT Small Businesses

Karen Kelly — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 20:14:03 GMT

National Small Business Pitch Competition Launched by SCORE (prnewswire.com)

Deadline is July 31 2024 Congratulations to SCORE for 60 years of mentoring

Technology Federal Government Responsible Use of AI

Karen Kelly — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 15:48:29 GMT

Peters and Tillis Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Ensure the Federal Government Safely and Responsibly Purchases and Uses Artificial Intelligence - Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs (senate.gov)

Bipartisan bill to put guardrails on AI coming from Homeland Security Committee Promoting Responsible Evaluation and Procurement to Advance Readiness for Enterprise-wide Deployment (PREPARED) for AI Act

TRADE Shein Hikes Prices Before IPO

Karen Kelly — Sun, 16 Jun 2024 17:35:38 GMT

Shein quietly makes major pricing changes amid IPO plans (msn.com)

2023 sales $32.2 B Net income $1.6B Read more about the IPO challenges

TRADE Port of Laredo TX

Karen Kelly — Sat, 15 Jun 2024 19:15:40 GMT

Larardo-TN-24-001-Falsity-or-lack-of-Manifest-Penalties-002.pdf (carmnet.com)

Effective July 1 Person in charge of conveyance will be charged penalties for manifest errors

TRANSPORTATION Imports from China Strong

Karen Kelly — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 15:24:35 GMT

Global Shipping Report: May 2024 U.S. Containerized Imports Break 2.3M TEUs | Descartes

Compare these statistics to the push for 301 and 421 Add in the ILA negotiations for East & Gulf ports Be prepared.

TRADE Jobs For Recent Graduates

Karen Kelly — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 15:11:09 GMT

Top 10 International Trade Jobs for Recent Graduates (globaltradejobs.com)

Reach out to our Ecommerce Envoy to learn more or apply

TRANSPORTATION UK Carrier Schema

Karen Kelly — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 15:04:11 GMT

New UK Carrier Scheme Offers Declaration-Free Exporting To NI (barbournebrook.co.uk)

A new rule for B2C sales to Northern Ireland goes into effect September 30, 2024

TRADE Return of 421?

Karen Kelly — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 14:47:45 GMT

US manufacturing group calls for stronger protection against Chinese imports (msn.com)

United Steelworkers and Manufacturers seek 421 actions to counter China's excess capacity exports

TRADE CBP Releases FY2023 Fact Sheet: Entry Type 86 Saves $3 Billion

Mariane Rowden — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 22:07:38 GMT

Washington, DC--

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released a Fact Sheet on FY2023 trade highlights, which includes 1 Billion low value shipments under 19 U.S.C. Section 1321. CBP states that shipments processed as Entry Type 86 (i.e., de minimis shipments subject to Participating Government Agency data requirements) saved CBP and the trade community $3 Billion in time and costs. This is the first estimate of efficiencies resulting from low value shipments, many of which represent direct-to-consumer e-commerce sales.

Read the full Fact Sheet here.

TRANSPORTATION ILA Talks at a Standstill

Karen Kelly — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 18:56:08 GMT

ILA Suspends Talks, Warns of “Little Faith” in Reaching Deal On Time (maritime-executive.com)

Auto Gate System in Port of Mobile does not require ILA labor Should ports automate?

TRANSPORTATION ILA Halts Negotiations

Karen Kelly — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 18:54:05 GMT

ILA Halts Negotiations with USMX Amid Automation Disputes – ILA Union

The contract expires in less than 4 months

TRADE Export Opportunity for Small Businesses

Karen Kelly — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 18:15:36 GMT

GDEI Trade Mission to the Caribbean Region - Hotsite

An opportunity for B2B business in Dominican Republic, Barbados, Jamaica, Guyana, Suriname and Bahamas Read more

TRADE Seko Logistics takes CBP to court over e-commerce enforcement

Mariane Rowden — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 19:23:28 GMT

Seko Logistics is punching back against U.S. Customs and Border Protection for temporarily suspending certain import privileges, demanding in a court filing that the agency provide reasons for the enforcement move as Seko tries to minimize any reputational harm that could hurt business.

Read full Freightwaves article here.

TRADE EMTC Cited in Freightwaves Article on Low Value Shipment Enforcement

Mariane Rowden — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 18:40:26 GMT

Arlington, VA-- In an extensive article on U.S. Customs and Border Protection's recent enforcement of low value shipments, "US Customs tightens enforcement on low-value e-commerce trade," Freightwaves cited EMTC's letter to Congress about cost of eliminating de minimis and proposal to CBP for risk profile pilot.

Read the full article here.

TRADE IPR

Karen Kelly — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 18:04:56 GMT

fy22_ipr_annual_seizure_statistics_report.pdf (cbp.gov)

TRANSPORTATION Type 86 Brokers Suspended

Karen Kelly — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 18:33:22 GMT

CBP Suspends Low-Value Shipment Access for Several Customs Brokers - GAVA GROUP

As many as 6 companies may have been suspended as CBP cracks down on 321. Inspections are creating airport congestion. Are you importing low value parcels?

TRADE Conservatives for Globalization

Karen Kelly — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 13:07:45 GMT

The Conservative Case for Globalization | Cato Institute

The Founding Fathers put forth that free trade is necessary for the prosperity of the republic. Thomas Paine wrote in Common Sense that "the principal source of wealth depends upon it". Ronald Reagan proclaimed that the US trade policy rests on free and open markets.

TRADE Progressive Case for Globalization

Karen Kelly — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 13:02:28 GMT

The Progressive Case for Globalization | Cato Institute

President Biden supports a Made in America approach. FDR made the case for U.S. participation in GATT. JFK supported tariff cuts under the Trade Expansion Act of 1962.

TRADE WTO Chair Persons 2024

Karen Kelly — Fri, 31 May 2024 14:17:15 GMT

WTO | 2024 News items - Members agree on 2024 chairpersons for subsidiary bodies of Goods Council

TRADE 301 Tariff Comment Period

Karen Kelly — Fri, 31 May 2024 14:07:19 GMT

2024-11634.pdf (federalregister.gov)

Comment period is May 29-June 28, 2024. The list is found in the notice.

TRADE Opinion on USTR activities

Karen Kelly — Wed, 29 May 2024 20:02:59 GMT

What went wrong with USTR | Article | Hinrich Foundation

EMTC seeks to provide diverse views for our members and friends.

TRANSPORTATION Baltimore Opening Delayed

Karen Kelly — Wed, 29 May 2024 19:35:43 GMT

Port of Baltimore Shipping Channel Opening Delayed (msn.com)

The new Key Bridge to open in 2028

TRANSPORTATION Freight $10K ?

Karen Kelly — Wed, 29 May 2024 19:19:47 GMT

The $10,000 Shipping Container Looms in Latest Trade Strains (msn.com)

The market responds to Red Sea attacks, port congestion, labor strikes, tariffs going up ...

TRADE Trade in Services Agreement

Karen Kelly — Mon, 27 May 2024 14:12:04 GMT

WTO | 2024 News items - New disciplines on regulation of services trade enter into force for four more members

49 members seek to mitigate unintended barriers to trade for SMEs

TAX 301 Exclusion List

Karen Kelly — Mon, 27 May 2024 13:49:52 GMT

Section 301 Exclusion Extension FRN.pdf (ustr.gov)

Any exclusion not extended expires on June 14 2024. Check any cargo en route or planned deliveries and your current tariff classifications

TRADE China Targeted

Karen Kelly — Sun, 26 May 2024 11:06:57 GMT

China Slammed in G-7 Show of Unity Threatening Trade Escalation (msn.com)

China is hurting its trade partners. Will they retaliate? Read this Bloomberg article.

TAX End of EU Tax Breaks AKA De Minimis

Karen Kelly — Fri, 24 May 2024 18:20:09 GMT

Germany backs ending EU tax breaks that benefit Temu and Shein | Euronews

European Commission looking broadly at customs laws

TRADE Shein Increases Visibility

Karen Kelly — Fri, 24 May 2024 18:06:52 GMT

SHEIN's sub-brands | SHEIN's acquisitions | SHEIN's pop-up (substack.com)

Shein acquired 1/3 of the shares in SPARC Group whose portfolio includes Nautica, Brooks Brothers and Forever 21 Watch for pop-up stores

TAX Changes to Supply Chains can Bring Changes in Tax Liability

Karen Kelly — Fri, 24 May 2024 18:03:02 GMT

Global trade disruptions and their impact on tax and trade (thomsonreuters.com)

When was the last time you reviewed your transfer pricing? Your duty strategy?

TRANSPORTATION USPS Delivering For America Update

Karen Kelly — Thu, 23 May 2024 19:57:57 GMT

0520-pmg-dejoy-to-chairman-peters.pdf (usps.com)

This letter provides updates on USPS work to develop Regional Processing Centers, Local Processing Centers and Sorting & Delivery Centers

TAX DOL Law on Overtime Impacts Small Businesses

Karen Kelly — Thu, 23 May 2024 19:19:19 GMT

toplinecontentmarketing.com/n.cfm/page/e120/key/446064597G3910J9100965N9N577197P0P4263T2/

TAX Canada NRI and Valuation

Karen Kelly — Thu, 23 May 2024 18:22:50 GMT

Tax Insights: Proposed changes to Canadian customs valuation rules – Implications for importers (pwc.com)

A must read if you sell B2C into Canada

TRADE China Tariffs August 1

Karen Kelly — Wed, 22 May 2024 19:14:58 GMT

US announces details on higher China tariffs, some to start Aug. 1 (msn.com)

TRADE De Minimis vs Type 86 FAQs

Karen Kelly — Tue, 21 May 2024 19:48:42 GMT

E-Commerce Frequently Asked Questions | U.S. Customs and Border Protection (cbp.gov)

CBP expects the filers to validate the Type 86 requirement of one shipment per person per day with aggregate value of under $800. Is this different than an aggregate fair value in the country(s) of origin of $800 to one person on one day? (19USC1321) Different origins, different packages, different filers 1 day, 1 person....

TRADE De minimis 321 Programs

Karen Kelly — Tue, 21 May 2024 19:36:03 GMT

Section 321 Programs | U.S. Customs and Border Protection (cbp.gov)

Type 86 entry has been voluntary since September 2019. Note a broker can have a POA with a nominal consignee (carrier) or serve as the IoR. A POA with a marketplace is also acceptable Read more details

TRADE Export Ecommerce Optimism

Karen Kelly — Mon, 20 May 2024 18:16:44 GMT

Supply Chain and Nonpayment Top Concerns for Global Exporters (msn.com)

Will global trade increase 2% in 2024? Insolvencies increase? Extended payment terms?

TRADE Are your customers Korea consumers ?

Karen Kelly — Sun, 19 May 2024 18:59:25 GMT

Gov't criticized for inconsistency in cross-border online shopping policies (msn.com)

TRADE De Minimis in Korea

Karen Kelly — Sun, 19 May 2024 18:56:16 GMT

Caution urged in lowering duty-free limit for overseas direct purchases (msn.com)

Local business vs free trade?

TECHNOLOGY Platforms

Karen Kelly — Sun, 19 May 2024 11:56:52 GMT

Sea Is Making a Big Move in E-Commerce -- the Same Move That Catalyzed Growth for MercadoLibre (msn.com)

EMTC provides this news for marketplace information purposes only

TRANSPORTATION New EU Import Requirements for Rail

Karen Kelly — Sat, 18 May 2024 20:17:14 GMT

‘Businesses should brace ahead of new Import Control System’ | RailFreight.com

Implementation 2025 Logistics expected to be cumbersome and data intensive

TRADE Mexico The New Transshipment Hub?

Karen Kelly — Sat, 18 May 2024 20:10:21 GMT

Biden's new China tariff wall faces leakage via Mexico, Vietnam | Reuters

TRANSPORTATION Global Entry Mobile App

Karen Kelly — Fri, 17 May 2024 14:45:52 GMT

CBP at Kansas City International Airport now offers Global Entry Mobile App for arriving passengers | U.S. Customs and Border Protection

TRANSPORTATION Biometric Check in Nogales AZ

Karen Kelly — Fri, 17 May 2024 14:44:01 GMT

CBP Announces a Facial Biometric Test for Inbound Vehicle Travelers at Mariposa Port of Entry | U.S. Customs and Border Protection

TRADE Small Business Guide (SBA)

Karen Kelly — Thu, 16 May 2024 18:48:24 GMT

2024 SBA National Small Business Resource Guide English Digital_ 508c.pdf

EMTC works with various SBA related offices to help small business, particularly in ecommerce.

TRADE Consumer Product Safety

Karen Kelly — Wed, 15 May 2024 20:10:23 GMT

2Way-Messaging-for-CPSC-Guidance-Document-May-24-Cleared.pdf

CPSC is integrating its Risk Management program with ACE (ITDS/RAM)

TRADE Origin Statements Need Official Signatures

Karen Kelly — Wed, 15 May 2024 20:07:13 GMT

GUIDANCE BY CBP

The origin declarations, origin statements, or certifications of origin must be completed and signed by an official of the importer, exporter, or producer or agent of the importer, exporter, or producer having knowledge of the relevant facts to the origin of the goods, as specified by the respective trade preference program.

A claim for preferential tariff treatment may be denied if an importer fails to submit, when requested by CBP, the completed origin declaration, origin statement, or certification of origin prepared in accordance with the requirements of the trade preference program.

TRADE CBP-Interoperability Standards

Karen Kelly — Wed, 15 May 2024 20:05:08 GMT

Leading with Global Interoperability Standards | U.S. Customs and Border Protection (cbp.gov)

TRADE Mercari Fees

Karen Kelly — Tue, 14 May 2024 14:46:28 GMT

Fees on Mercari - Mercari: Your Marketplace

TRANSPORTATION Postal Rate Increase July 14

Karen Kelly — Tue, 14 May 2024 14:42:46 GMT

U.S. Postal Service Recommends New Prices for Parcel Select - Newsroom - About.usps.com

25% increase for high volume Parcel Select Users

TAX Senator vs Amazon & Walmart

Karen Kelly — Tue, 14 May 2024 14:36:59 GMT

Brown Demands Answers on Amazon and Walmart’s Use of So-Called “Dynamic Pricing” | United States Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (senate.gov)

Pricing algorithms alter prices. What data supports the construct of the algorithm? Deadline June 15

TRADE Increasing China 301 Tariffs

Karen Kelly — Tue, 14 May 2024 14:27:30 GMT

U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai to Take Further Action on China Tariffs After Releasing Statutory Four-Year Review | United States Trade Representative (ustr.gov)

USTR report confirms that the tariff increases by the Trump administration were effective in addressing China issues

TRANSPORTATION Canada Rail Strike Potential

Karen Kelly — Fri, 10 May 2024 15:39:43 GMT

CN and TCRC Union Bargaining Updates | Media | cn.ca

Negotiations with the TCRC | cn.ca

Mark May 22 on your calendar if you ship via the Canadian rail system CN

TRADE Exporters of the Year

Karen Kelly — Fri, 10 May 2024 13:25:38 GMT

SBA’s 2024 Regional Exporters of the Year | U.S. Small Business Administration

EMTC congratulates these small businesses on their success.

TRADE Free Markets for Trade Simplification

Karen Kelly — Fri, 10 May 2024 12:57:36 GMT

Voters Prefer the Free Market to Government Micromanagement and Overreach | U.S. Chamber of Commerce (uschamber.com)

EMTC supports trade simplification and trade facilitation Learn more about our programs to help SMEs grow their businesses.

TRADE Digitization Driving Supply Chain

Karen Kelly — Fri, 10 May 2024 12:45:12 GMT

8e49a6_9f8444133fc64fc9b59fc2eaaca2888e.pdf (iccwbo.org)

EMTC has been a proponent of digitalization of trade documents & data for a decade. The ICC is now on board. Join EMTC efforts to move this forward efficiently

TRANSPORTATION Digitization of German Ports

Karen Kelly — Thu, 09 May 2024 21:04:08 GMT

DAKOSY and dbh introduce digital authorization for pick-up - Container News (container-news.com)

Digital Trade is here Ports need to automate their processes to facilitate trade in the 21st Century ecommerce environment.

TRANSPORTATION Supply Chain Resiliency

Karen Kelly — Thu, 09 May 2024 13:57:28 GMT

The ABCs of Supply Chain Resilience (ascm.org)

How's your supply chain knowledge? Do you have the skills to keep your chain resilient?

TRADE Sustainability and Supply Chain

Karen Kelly — Thu, 09 May 2024 13:39:00 GMT

(16) A Holistic View of Carbon Emissions Legislation and the New Sustainability Standards | LinkedIn

Are you climate smart?

TRADE No Chips for China

Karen Kelly — Thu, 09 May 2024 13:11:54 GMT

US Revokes Export Licenses for Huawei's 4G Chips: Heavy Blow to China (msn.com)

Huawei moves into the chip business

TRADE China Imports Up

Karen Kelly — Thu, 09 May 2024 12:55:19 GMT

China's imports jump 8.4% in April, exceeding expectations as purchases from the U.S. grow (msn.com)

Is supply chain diversification still from China controlled factories x-China?

TRADE What to do with the Yuan

Karen Kelly — Wed, 08 May 2024 13:45:16 GMT

China Doesn’t Want a New Currency War. Beijing Won’t Devalue the Yuan. (msn.com)

Struggling economy-Power Competition - Strong Dollar - Rising Yuan?

TRADE Taiwan Exports AI export is up

Karen Kelly — Wed, 08 May 2024 13:38:35 GMT

Taiwan April exports up less than expected, but shipments to US hit record (msn.com)

TRANSPORTATION COSCO Port Operations in Peru

Karen Kelly — Wed, 08 May 2024 13:33:42 GMT

Peru port conflict escalates as Chinese firm insists on original terms (msn.com)

Chinese owned Cosco is demanding to be the exclusive operator at the port

TRANSPORTATION Regionalization vs Positional Power

Karen Kelly — Mon, 06 May 2024 14:03:57 GMT

What the Decline of Lean Production Means for Workers (msn.com)

What is the future of Amazonification for the Supply Chain?

TRADE Type 86 Guidance

Karen Kelly — Sun, 05 May 2024 11:18:35 GMT

Entry Type 86 Guidance Fact Sheet_0.pdf (cbp.gov)

In a Type 86 entry the customs broker must act as the Importer of Record and assume all reasonable care accountability. Any broker filing a Type 86 must be familiar with the IRS rules developed under the Mod Act.

TRADE Was the Money You Paid a Bribe?

Karen Kelly — Sun, 05 May 2024 11:04:30 GMT

Office of Public Affairs | Commodities Trading Company Will Pay Over $661M to Resolve Foreign Bribery Case | United States Department of Justice

Office of Public Affairs | Justice Department’s Investigation into International Commodities Trading Companies’ Foreign Bribery Schemes Results in Six Corporate Resolutions and 20 Individuals Convicted | United States Department of Justice

TRADE Postage Fraud Costs $150M

Karen Kelly — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 14:40:01 GMT

Central District of California | San Gabriel Valley Woman Pleads Guilty to Counterfeit Postage Fraud that Caused More Than $150 Million in Losses to U.S. Postal Service | United States Department of Justice

TRADE De minimis

Karen Kelly — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 14:38:49 GMT

Separating Tariff Facts from Tariff Fictions | Cato Institute

TRADE De minimis Pros & Cons

Karen Kelly — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 13:50:06 GMT

The parcel war is about to begin (ft.com)

De minimis- Small business booster? Intense administrative burden? Political pressure? Fraud protection? Revenue source?

TRADE Canada's CARM Implementation

Karen Kelly — Sat, 27 Apr 2024 19:46:46 GMT

Access the CARM Client Portal - CARM (canada.ca)

Importers into Canada will be required to use CARM starting in October 2024

CBSA phasing in CARM: launching internally for CBSA use as planned in May and later in the fall for trade chain partners - Canada.ca

CARM will provide you with your account information and other trade data related to your activities. CARM is required no matter how many or how few imports you effect.

TRADE Economic News for SMEs

Karen Kelly — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 13:57:23 GMT

The Fed's Key Inflation Rate Sizzles As GDP Slows; S&P 500 Futures Slide (msn.com)

Bidenomics strikes again: Shocking number of full-time jobs lost over past 5 months (msn.com)

Confounding US economic, inflation data muddy Fed's rate path (msn.com)

The Federal Reserve posted its largest operating loss on record last year — here’s what the central bank’s shrinking balance sheet actually means (msn.com)

TRADE 30 Years Since Marrakesh

Karen Kelly — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 20:53:10 GMT

WTO Blog | Data Blog - Thirty years of trade growth and poverty reduction

Trade is $30.4T in 2023. Share of commercial (digital) services-25%. Export of digitally delivered services $4.25T What will the next 30 years look like?

TRADE US Chamber Sues FTC on Noncompete

Karen Kelly — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 19:39:35 GMT

Chamber, business groups sue FTC to block noncompete ban | The Hill

TRADE FTC Bans Noncompete Agreements

Karen Kelly — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 11:32:53 GMT

FTC votes to ban noncompete agreements | The Hill

This is effective 120 days after the Federal Register notice. This affects most businesses

TRADE WTO - 2050

Karen Kelly — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 14:43:14 GMT

2024-04-10wolff.pdf (piie.com)

Interesting commentary on MC13 and the future of the WTO. Is the WTO still relevant in 2024? Will it be in 2050? How do we move forward as global professionals? Can 166 - or 186 soon- countries agree on a path forward?

TAX CBAM FAQs

Karen Kelly — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 14:24:12 GMT

Questions and Answers_Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).pdf (europa.eu)

Critical read if you sell goods to Europe. CBAM is part of the European Green Deal. EU importers must buy certificates to offset the carbon emissions of their imported goods . ETS caps the amount of carbon emissions.

Trade Rules Based System or Industrial Policy?

Karen Kelly — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 23:44:19 GMT

Weighing the Pros and Cons of Global Trade Leadership | Council on Foreign Relations (cfr.org)

If the postwar global economic order has cracks in the foundation should we just abandon it? What are the trade-offs?

TRADE Ecommerce in Italy increases 27%

Karen Kelly — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 23:41:06 GMT

Italian ecommerce worth 80.6 billion euros in 2023 (ecommercenews.eu)

TRADE No de minimis for 301 goods

Karen Kelly — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 13:31:25 GMT

Text of H.R. 7979: End China’s De Minimis Abuse Act (Introduced version) - GovTrack.us

This moved out of committee. EMTC is following this bill closely Follow us for updates

TRADE TikTok

Karen Kelly — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 13:29:44 GMT

TikTok plans to fight back | LinkedIn

The bill heads to the Senate. President Biden said he will sign it. Who will be the new owner of TikTok?

TAX IMF Warning

Karen Kelly — Sun, 21 Apr 2024 19:35:49 GMT

'Something Will Have To Give': IMF Issues Dire Warning to Biden Administration (msn.com)

A consideration for business planning in 2024-25: The US has the ninth highest debt to GDP ratio at 129%. Target debt to GDP ratio for economic growth is 77%.

TRADE Global Trade Professionals

Karen Kelly — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 18:50:30 GMT

Unveiling the World of Trade Compliance Careers: A Path Less Traveled (globaltradejobs.com)

Great article from our partner Globaltradejobs.com

TRADE HR 8059 De minimis from FTZs

Karen Kelly — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 18:32:49 GMT

Wenstrup Introduces Bill to Prevent U.S. Trade Policy Favoring Foreign E-Commerce | U.S. Representative (house.gov)

A Foreign Trade Zone receives B2B containerloads of foreign goods that are not in the US for Customs purposes only (all other laws apply). This bill allows the contents of the container to be distributed as B2C duty free under de minimis.

TRADE THRIVE for Small Businesses

Karen Kelly — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 14:32:02 GMT

SBA T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined (sbathrive.com)

Application Deadline is April 28.

TRANSPORTATION General Order

Karen Kelly — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 13:08:13 GMT

Owner of ship in Baltimore bridge collapse asks cargo owners to help cover salvage costs (msn.com)

As expected, General Order will apply to Dali cargo.

TRADE CHIPS $6.4B to Samsung

Karen Kelly — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 20:34:43 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Preliminary Terms with Samsung Electronics to Establish Leading-Edge Semiconductor Ecosystem in Central Texas | U.S. Department of Commerce

TRANSPORTATION USPS Needs Bailout Again

Karen Kelly — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 13:18:47 GMT

USPS got billions in financial aid, and now says it needs more (msn.com)

Stamp prices likely rising in July. FY2024 USPS projected loss $8B 2022- $107B debt relieved by Congress Read more

TECHNOLOGY Zeepay for Money Wallets across Africa & Caribbean

Karen Kelly — Sun, 14 Apr 2024 12:07:14 GMT

Zeepay secures equity investment for expansion. (itnewsafrica.com)

TRADE USAID launches Africa Trade Desk

Karen Kelly — Sun, 14 Apr 2024 12:02:59 GMT

APO Group - Africa Newsroom / Press release | United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Launches the Africa Trade Desk through Prosper Africa (africa-newsroom.com)

The Trade Desk addresses Africa's agriculture export markets particularly in South Africa

TRADE Rare Earth Strategy

Karen Kelly — Sun, 14 Apr 2024 11:55:44 GMT

Report: US must enhance critical minerals strategy in Africa (voanews.com)

The State Dept reports that the US is nearly 100% reliant on China (primarily) for critical minerals used in various electronics DRC and Zambia are key cobalt producers. EMTC provides perspectives and information for your consideration

TRADE Friendshoring- AGOA Renewal in 2025

Karen Kelly — Sun, 14 Apr 2024 11:49:37 GMT

US manufacturing subsidies for Africa could help revive AGOA (african.business)

The authors suggest that the US should make an aggressive push for Africa industrialization. EMTC seeks to bring a variety of perspectives to allow our readers to decide.

TRADE WRO on Safety Products from China

Karen Kelly — Sun, 14 Apr 2024 11:36:28 GMT

CBP issues Withhold Release Order on Shanghai Select Safety Products and its subsidiaries | U.S. Customs and Border Protection

TRADE Oil at $100/Barrel by Summer

Karen Kelly — Sun, 14 Apr 2024 11:03:18 GMT

Markets brace for oil to hit $100 as Saudi slashes production (msn.com)

Oil impacts transportation, and manufacturing . Increased costs of oil will flow through the entire supply chain of every product at multiple points thereby increasing cost of goods Economists anticipate increase in inflation as well.

TRANSPORTATION MSC Aries seized by Iranians

Karen Kelly — Sat, 13 Apr 2024 14:44:40 GMT

MSC Aries - IMO 9857169 carries a Portuguese flag and has 25 crew members. She was apparently traversing from Abu Dhabi to Nava Sheva when Iranian Guard IRNA forces carried out the attack from a helicopter onto the vessel in the Straits of Hormuz. The vessel is apparently being navigated to Iranian controlled waters.
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Check with your carriers if you have cargo on this vessel. Anticipate potential changes in shipping routes and increase in freight costs.

TRADE A Bright Spot- Digitally Delivered Services

Karen Kelly — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 19:46:57 GMT

WTO Blog | Trade growth likely to pick up in 2024 in spite of challenging environment

The current Moratorium on Digital Trade expires in 2026.

TECHNOLOGY EU-US Council

Karen Kelly — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 13:46:35 GMT

U.S-EU Joint Statement of the Trade and Technology Council | The White House

TRADE Enforcement on Textile Imports

Karen Kelly — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 13:24:20 GMT

New DHS Textile Enforcement Actions Crack Down on Illicit Trade to Support 500,000 American Textile Jobs | Homeland Security

TRANSPORTATION USPS Raising Rates Again

Karen Kelly — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 14:50:08 GMT

The US Postal Service wants to hike stamp prices again in July. Here’s how much you’ll pay (msn.com)

New price $.73/stamp Stamp prices are up 36% since 2019

TRADE The Miami Magnet

Karen Kelly — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 14:47:54 GMT

Apple Targets New Miami Office Space Following Amazon, Microsoft (msn.com)

TRANSPORTATION Cargo Diversion

Karen Kelly — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 18:15:54 GMT

CSMS # 60069598 - Guidance for Unanticipated Cargo Diversion (govdelivery.com)

Contact your broker for your entry status. Monitor any cancellations and obtain proof of cancellation.

TRADE China Challenges

Karen Kelly — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 12:51:00 GMT

Investment in China (csis.org)

Significant economic difficulty. Political factors. Foreign investment down 80%. Tightened controls . Exports not working

TRADE Funds for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing

Karen Kelly — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 18:31:29 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Preliminary Terms with TSMC, Expanded Investment from Company to Bring World’s Most Advanced Leading-Edge Technology to the U.S. | NIST

Preliminary agreement for $6.6B direct funding to support greenfield operations.

TRANSPORTATION Near Miss with Verrazano Bridge

Karen Kelly — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 17:09:00 GMT

Major container ship loses power next to major New York bridge just DAYS after Baltimore disaster (msn.com)

TAX AU removes tariffs to help citizrns

Karen Kelly — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 12:31:04 GMT

Tariff reform: removal of nuisance tariffs | Treasury.gov.au

AU is removing 500 tariffs to boost productivity and reduce compliance costs EMTC supports simplification of trade.

TRADE IP Theft at Google

Karen Kelly — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 12:05:32 GMT

US tech giants on alert after China trade secret sting (msn.com)

Google software engineer stole AI & high tech chip IP

TRANSPORTATION UPS and USPS

Karen Kelly — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 14:43:15 GMT

UPS Announces Significant Partnership Expansion with USPS

FedEx will complete its USPS contract obligations as an air cargo provider on Sept. 29, 2024.

TRADE China Smart Customs Implemented

Karen Kelly — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 14:08:01 GMT

Construction of China's smart customs enters phase of comprehensive implementation - People's Daily Online

An article on automation from China's perspective

TRADE Leveling Up Your Trade Team

Karen Kelly — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 19:27:47 GMT

Attracting Top Talent in Global Trade: Essential Employer Strategies (globaltradejobs.com)

Trade education and employee development programs including ISO certification strengthens trade teams

TRANPORTATION Freight Forwarder Guidance

Karen Kelly — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 17:17:16 GMT

Freight Forwarder Guidance and Best Practices (doc.gov)

A must read for exporters, too.

TRADE Invoice Descriptions

Karen Kelly — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 17:09:28 GMT

CSMS # 60011750 - Announcement of Vague Merchandise Description Cargo Messages (govdelivery.com)

Gifts, accessories, p[arts, stuff will not be accepted by Customs Be specific

TRANSPORTATION Top 10 Ports in US

Karen Kelly — Sun, 31 Mar 2024 20:12:31 GMT

The Top USA Ports—The Largest and Busiest Ports in America (thomasnet.com)

There are 360 ports in the US. Here are the top 10. Cargo diverted from Baltimore may be discharged at any of these due to their size. Here are some facts to consider as you arrange for future cargo arrivals.

TRANSPORTATION Pride Shipping (Canada) Files Chapter 11

Karen Kelly — Sun, 31 Mar 2024 19:09:07 GMT

Big shipping company files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy (msn.com)

TRADE Informed Consumers Act

Karen Kelly — Sun, 31 Mar 2024 12:55:55 GMT

Informing Businesses about the INFORM Consumers Act | Federal Trade Commission (ftc.gov)

This law is approaching a 1 year anniversary (June) but it is a good time to re-visit it if you have a marketplace or made changes to your business.

TRADE Foreign Trade Barriers

Karen Kelly — Sun, 31 Mar 2024 11:49:10 GMT

2024 NTE Report_1.pdf (ustr.gov)

This is the USTR report on barriers that US exporters face when selling abroad. The report is at a country level so you can check markets where you sell. The report on China is found on pages 52-94.

TRADE A Perspective on Gig Economy

Karen Kelly — Sat, 30 Mar 2024 19:01:21 GMT

COUNTERPOINT: When it comes to the gig economy, the only thing to fear is fear itself (msn.com)

EMTC offers varying opinions on topics. The DOL Guide is included here. Small businesses need to read the guidelines

Employee or Independent Contractor? A Guide to the New Rule | U.S. Department of Labor Blog (dol.gov)

TRADE Export Compliance Guidelines

Karen Kelly — Sat, 30 Mar 2024 14:59:30 GMT

file (doc.gov)

Recommendations for an effective export compliance program Risk assessment and training are high on the list. EMTC is a champion of using risk assessment. Our certification program provides you with an assessment tool and ongoing training

TRADE Deglobalization

Karen Kelly — Sat, 30 Mar 2024 14:39:28 GMT

What does 2024 hold for global trade? (thomsonreuters.co.uk)

Ecommerce is no longer "fringe" trade It's surpassing $1trillion Divergence exists between multi-nationals and SMEs

TRANSPORTATION Importers Responsible for Diverted Cargo

Karen Kelly — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 19:18:45 GMT

Baltimore port crisis: World's largest container ship company, MSC, dumps diverted cargo problem on U.S. companies (msn.com)

Importers are responsible to move Cargo discharged at other ports that were destined for Baltimore. Anticipate high demand for trucking. Baltimore unlading is cancelled for the foreseeable future.

TRADE China Disputes US Subsidies from Inflation Reduction Act

Karen Kelly — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 19:01:33 GMT

directdoc.aspx (wto.org)

China estimates that the Inflation Reduction Act climate related subsidies are $393Billion to as much as $1 Trillion dollars. China further claims these subsidies violate the WTO Agreement.

TRADE Don't Let This Happen to You

Karen Kelly — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 20:14:01 GMT

file (doc.gov)

This is a must read report if you export anything. This is the Who's Who list you don't want to be on

TRANSPORTATION Cost of the Key Bridge Collapse

Karen Kelly — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 18:45:08 GMT

Here's who could be responsible for paying for the Baltimore bridge disaster (msn.com)

Are you one of 330 containers on the DALI-Check your documents. You may be levied with "General Average". Replacing the bridge could cost upward of $600M

TRADE Business News

Karen Kelly — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 18:35:30 GMT

Federal Reserve Posts Massive $114 Billion Loss in 2023 | Watch (msn.com)

2023- $176.8B in interest paid This should be factored into your 3-5 year planning

TRADE Cyber Attacks

Karen Kelly — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 15:25:07 GMT

Rewards for Justice – Reward Offer for Information on ALPHV BlackCat-linked Cyber Actors Targeting U.S. Critical Infrastructure - United States Department of State

Cyber Attacks are a key topic at the Trade Summit this year Attacks impact infrastructure and supply chains

TRADE Key Bridge Tragedy Impact

Karen Kelly — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 15:11:46 GMT

Major (re)insurers and P&I club on hook for Baltimore bridge disaster | Insurance Business America (insurancebusinessmag.com)

Significant cost, repositioning of containers, ITs from other ports , 40 various vessels blocked in port, letters of credit may be in jeopardy

TRADE Africa Report

Karen Kelly — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 14:47:39 GMT

Reimagining Africa’s economic growth | McKinsey

TRADE Online Makes $en$e

Karen Kelly — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 20:33:50 GMT

Unexpectedly, Popular Apparel Retailers Closes All of Its Stores (msn.com)

Storefronts have high costs What does the future of retail look like?

TRADE EU Customs rules overhauled

Karen Kelly — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 20:09:10 GMT

'Europe's new customs rules will save €2 billion a year' - MEP Clune - The Avondhu Newspaper (avondhupress.ie)

Eu sees that the massive growth of e-commerce requires a modernized approach to reduce bureaucracy-with simpler processes based on risk

TRADE Changes in Northern Ireland

Karen Kelly — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 14:57:13 GMT

NI: UKIMS Authorisation Code Briefing (customsmanager.info)

TRADE Tighter Export Restrictions on Nicaragua

Karen Kelly — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 14:55:28 GMT

Federal Register :: Revisions To Export, Reexport, and Transfer (In-Country) Controls for Nicaragua Under the Export Administration Regulations

TRADE China Prioritizes AI Advancement

Karen Kelly — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 14:29:10 GMT

China’s Annual Parliamentary Meeting Shows National Commitment to Advancing AI – Center for Data Innovation

TRADE BRIC In FLUX?

Karen Kelly — Sun, 24 Mar 2024 11:15:32 GMT

Is India planning to break away from the BRICS? For U.S.? (msn.com)

Chinese Yuan...US elections... Oil an interesting combination in geopolitics

TRADE UNCTAD Optimism

Karen Kelly — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 14:27:42 GMT

Global Trade Update (March 2024) | UNCTAD

inspite of geopolitical situation and shipping disruptions....How do you see 2024?

TRADE Cyber Security Breach Report Required

Karen Kelly — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 14:01:57 GMT

CBP ISSUES PUBLICATION TO BROKERS ON CYBERSECURITY INCIDENT PROCEDURES - GDLSK

Brokers must report any cyber breach to CBP's SOC office within 72 hours.

TRADE Bankruptcy Laws Protect Customs Brokers

Karen Kelly — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 19:51:37 GMT

NCBFAA Applauds Passage of Customs Business Fairness Act

TAX Who has your data?

Karen Kelly — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 19:52:07 GMT

Your personal data all over the web - is there a better way? (bbc.com)

Should there be a private data store?

TRADE Digital Product Passports?

Karen Kelly — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 19:47:21 GMT

Could product passports revolutionise the way we shop? (bbc.com)

EU Corporate Sustainability could mean passports for everything

TRADE Temu Shakes Up Ecommerce

Karen Kelly — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 19:44:19 GMT

How Temu is shaking up the world of online shopping (bbc.com)

152M Americans monthly

TRADE FAQ for BOI

Karen Kelly — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 20:08:12 GMT

BOI_FAQs_Q&A_01.2024_FINAL.pdf (fincen.gov)

Biden Administration Releases FY2025 Budget

Mariane Rowden — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 19:59:14 GMT

Washington, DC--

Following President Biden's State of the Union address, the Administration released the Budget of the U.S. Government Fiscal Year 2025. Release of the Administration's budget priorities kicks off the spending process in Congress to pass 12 appropriations bills, 6 of which were included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024.

TRADE NPC Super Tuesday SOTU

Karen Kelly — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 12:14:28 GMT

China is worried about the return of Trump, but it also sees opportunities if he wins (msn.com)

Geopolitical events that could impact small business

TRADE China & Russia

Karen Kelly — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 12:06:34 GMT

China's economy is showing signs of life as it touts its growing relationship with Russia (msn.com)

China and Russia create a new trade paradigm. EMTC offers various perspectives on trade for your consideration.

TRADE The State of China

Karen Kelly — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 11:55:18 GMT

China Is in Distress—and Xi Jinping May Be on His Way Out | Opinion (msn.com)

If you source in China you should consider points in this article as one factor in your decisions. EMTC seeks to provide diverse opinions for our members and friends to consider.

TRADE EU Bans Forced Labor Goods

Karen Kelly — Sun, 10 Mar 2024 18:09:36 GMT

EU to ban sale of products made with forced labor | News Brief | Compliance Week

How well do you know all of your supply chain? Will your products be allowed into the EU in the next 3 years-Start planning now-including if you have online sales.

TAX Collecting SME Delinquent Loans

Karen Kelly — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 21:37:28 GMT

US seeks collection on up to $20B in delinquent COVID loans to small businesses, nonprofits (msn.com)

TRADE A Trifecta for Enforcement

Karen Kelly — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 20:58:13 GMT

download (treasury.gov) Treasury - Commerce- Justice

Obligations of foreign based persons - a must read for trade professionals

TRADE UK NES will close June 4 2024

Karen Kelly — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 20:46:48 GMT

HMRC advises that the National Export System (NES) XML and email service will close for export declaration submissions on June 4th, 2024 (strongandherd.co.uk)

This may affect small businesses in the UK that export UK-SMEs should prepare now

TRADE 2024 Biden Trade Agenda

Karen Kelly — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 14:38:18 GMT

USTR Releases President Biden’s 2024 Trade Policy Agenda and 2023 Annual Report | United States Trade Representative

EMTC is following policies that undergird the " support of farmers, ranchers, fishermen, food manufacturing and supply chain". E-commerce and small business is noticeably missing this summary statement.

TRADE Is BOI Unconstitutional?

Karen Kelly — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 21:50:46 GMT

Small business reporting requirement found unconstitutional by Alabama federal judge (msn.com)

A federal judge has ruled it as overreach by Congress.

CAREER Navigating Opportunities

Karen Kelly — Sat, 02 Mar 2024 15:45:15 GMT

Global Trade Careers: Navigating Opportunities on GlobalTradeJobs.com

Tips on what to look for in a career search partner

TRADE Are You an Independent Contractor

Karen Kelly — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 20:36:10 GMT

Fact Sheet 13: Employment Relationship Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) | U.S. Department of Labor (dol.gov)

Changes go into effect on March 11 2024. Plan for this now.

TRADE WTO Global Business Priorities

Karen Kelly — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 15:55:03 GMT

bus_28feb24_e.pdf (wto.org)

“You are the exporters and importers. Trade costs come out of your bottom line. Uncertainty around market access weighs on your investment choices. At this critical juncture for the multilateral trading system, and for all businesses that operate across borders, your engagement and support really matter.” (DG Okonjo-Iweala, 2/28/24)

TRADE eBay 2023 Results

Karen Kelly — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 14:59:33 GMT

eBay Inc. - eBay Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results

Gross Merchandise Volume $18.6 billion The full report is here

White House : Supply Chain Executive Orders

Karen Kelly — Sun, 25 Feb 2024 12:31:17 GMT

Executive Order on America's Supply Chains | The White House

In mid-June watch for reports. The reports will identify civilian supply chains that are dependent upon competitor nations. EMTC will be monitoring these and comment as appropriate. Join us to contribute to the comments

TRADE CBP Seizes Meth in a Tractor Trailer

Karen Kelly — Sun, 25 Feb 2024 12:22:09 GMT

CBP officers seize six and a half tons of methamphetamine at Eagle Pass Port of Entry, largest ever at a port | U.S. Customs and Border Protection

6.5TONS seized thanks to our CBP Enforcement team at Eagle Pass

TRADE Canada Province of Quebec Bill 96

Karen Kelly — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 14:10:09 GMT

Rev™ (bakermckenzie.com)

Understand the French language requirements to sell in Quebec

TRADE EU and Low Value Consignments

Karen Kelly — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 14:11:45 GMT

7bfb45b8-1f40-48b5-88e0-07960bf7ff9e_en (europa.eu)

eBay announced that a regulatory operating fee will be applied. Here is information from the EU on low value consignments

TRADE UK Tax for Online Sellers

Karen Kelly — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 14:09:35 GMT

Selling online and paying taxes - information sheet - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

HMRC Guidance for when taxes apply to online sales

TRADE EMTC Files Comments on Advancing America's Interests at WTO MC13

Mariane Rowden — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 21:07:32 GMT

Arlington, VA--

EMTC has submitted a written statement for the record on the HWM Trade Subcommittee Hearing on Advancing America’s Interests at the World Trade Organization’s 13th Ministerial Meeting, which was held on February 7, 2024.

Specifically, EMTC stated that the U.S. should prioritize completion of the WTO E-Commerce Agreement (Joint Statement Initiative) and promote liberalized digital trade policies to enable the free flow of data necessary for cross-border e-commerce.

TRADE The Geneva Vision on Digital Trade

Karen Kelly — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 15:23:51 GMT

GenevaVision_OutcomeUNCTADeWeek2023.pdf

The Geneva Declaration: The UN should play a key role . Form governance frameworks for AI....Read more from UNCTAD's e-week

TRADE VW sitting at US ports for Forced Labor Violations

Karen Kelly — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 19:50:24 GMT

Import of thousands of Volkswagen cars blocked over claims of forced labour in supply chains | The Institute of Export and International Trade

If you recently ordered a VW, it may be a little late in delivery

TRADE 14 COAC Members Reappointed

Karen Kelly — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 19:46:15 GMT

Commercial Customs Advisory Committee Reappoints 14 Members for 17th Term | U.S. Customs and Border Protection (cbp.gov)

Additional members will be announced at a later date according to CBP

TRADE Low Value Type 86 Entry Changes Effective

Karen Kelly — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 19:41:17 GMT

Update to Customs Test Program for Low-Value Imports | Benesch - JDSupra

TRADE

Karen Kelly — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 19:26:59 GMT

The Global Economy in Five Charts (worldbank.org)

Overall global trade recovery is expected to be weak 2021-2024 due to geopolitical uncertainty, protracted slowdown in China and measures to restrict international trade.

TRADE AI for Ecommerce Retail

Karen Kelly — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 15:31:56 GMT

This Startup Aims to Make It Easier for Retailers to Create Their Own Custom AI Tools | Inc.com

"Composable" AI to deploy technology for ecommerce

TRADE Small Business Index

Karen Kelly — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 14:49:24 GMT

New Survey: A Third of Employees Have Second Jobs. Plus, Employers Stuck in ‘Hotel California’ (redballoon.work)

EMTC seeks to provide a diversity of trade and economic information you need to manage and grow your small and/or ecommerce business

TRANSPORTATION Minimum Customs Bonds For Supply Chain

Karen Kelly — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 14:40:17 GMT

CBP Releases Guide on Bond Amounts Standardization – C. A. Shea & Company, Inc. (cashea.com)

Bonded Facilities and Carriers take note of this Guideline

TRADE Prison & Penalties For Wood Importers

Karen Kelly — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 14:35:36 GMT

Office of Public Affairs | Florida Conspirators Sentenced to Nearly Five Years in Prison Each for Evading Over $42 Million in Duties When Illegally Importing and Selling Plywood | United States Department of Justice

The Lacey Act enforcement.

TRADE WISH Marketplace Sold

Karen Kelly — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 13:06:41 GMT

Wish's sale to Singapore's Qoo10 ramps up competition for Temu, Shein (cnbc.com)

TRADE Broker Continuing Education Requirements

Karen Kelly — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 14:43:58 GMT

https://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/assets/documents/2023-Jun/Fact%20Sheet%20-%20%20Continuing%20Education%20for%20Licensed%20Customs%20Brokers.pdf

TRADE Alibaba Turnaround?

Karen Kelly — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 12:59:23 GMT

Alibaba Stock: Analysts Patiently Await a Turnaround (msn.com)

Alibaba missed revenue & profit targets

TRADE Support Groups for Ecommerce & Tech Workers

Karen Kelly — Sat, 10 Feb 2024 15:06:50 GMT

As tech layoffs mount, communities on LinkedIn are trying to find jobs for affected workers (msn.com)

We are posting this to help our members and friends who may be impacted by layoffs.

TRADE Pinterest Digital Ad Market

Karen Kelly — Sat, 10 Feb 2024 14:59:12 GMT

Pinterest Tumbles After Revenue Miss—What It Says About the Digital Ad Market (msn.com)

Will outcomes at the 13th Ministerial at the end of February impact social media earnings?

TAX SME must report ownership

Karen Kelly — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 22:03:59 GMT

Small Businesses Must Now Report Ownership Information to the Government. But Many Don’t Know About it. (msn.com)

There are penalties for non reporting or late reporting

TRADE: The race to regulate e-commerce is just beginning

Mariane Rowden — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 22:03:49 GMT

Thomson Reuters Institute article quoting EMTC CEO Marianne Rowden--

International tax laws on e-commerce may change the industry and global trade — perhaps not for the better, resulting in higher consumer prices

E-commerce has enjoyed such a meteoric rise over the past decade that ordering pretty much anything online and receiving it within a few days is now routine for consumers all over the world.

Read the full article

TRANSPORTATION UPS Saturday Delivery in Canada

Karen Kelly — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 19:56:08 GMT

UPS_Standard_Saturday_Delivery.pdf

UPS offers standard service to residents in Canada metro areas on Saturdays

TRADE WTO E-commerce negotiations

Karen Kelly — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 14:34:34 GMT

wto_electronic_commerce_negotiations-jan_2024.pdf (bilaterals.org)

Text of the Chair concerning Customs duties on electronic transmissions (page 11) and other electronic commerce negotiations

TRADE Amazon 4th Q Results

Karen Kelly — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 15:14:03 GMT

Amazon.com, Inc. - Amazon.com Announces Fourth Quarter Results (aboutamazon.com)

TRADE Etsy Board

Karen Kelly — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 15:08:50 GMT

Etsy, Inc. - Etsy Announces the Appointment of Marc Steinberg to its Board of Directors

Mr Steinberg's appointment is expected to support top and bottom line growth

TRADE PRISON TIME FOR US EXPORTS TO IRAN

Karen Kelly — Sat, 03 Feb 2024 21:51:22 GMT

District of Columbia | U.K. Citizen Sentenced to Prison for Attempting to Export U.S. Technology to Iran | United States Department of Justice

TRADE Automation Reduces Emissions?

Karen Kelly — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 12:13:39 GMT

California dockworkers have a new target in their fight against automation (msn.com)

Will California's emission laws deliver port automation?

TRADE "Right Sizing" Industry

Karen Kelly — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 14:59:41 GMT

These are the retail and tech companies that have slashed jobs - CBS News

EMTC brings you industry news to help you plan your business strategies

TRADE eBay $59M Settlement with DOJ

Karen Kelly — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 14:48:02 GMT

District of Vermont | eBay to Pay $59 Million to Settle Controlled Substances Act Allegations Related to Pill Presses Sold Through its Website | United States Department of Justice

TRADE DOL on GIG Economy

Karen Kelly — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 14:50:07 GMT

Employee or Independent Contractor? A Guide to the New Rule | U.S. Department of Labor Blog (dol.gov)

EMTC provides diverse opinions on laws and regulations that impact the ecommerce ecosystem.

TRADE Gig Economy

Karen Kelly — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 14:44:49 GMT

‘Independent Contractor’ Rule Latest Dumpster Fire Exported From California (msn.com)

EMTC offers diverse perspectives on laws and regulations affecting the e-commerce ecosystem.

TRADE UK Cyber Governance

Karen Kelly — Sun, 28 Jan 2024 12:49:06 GMT

Cyber Governance Code of Practice: call for views - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

UK Comments are due 19 March 2024 Referenced Materials:The US National Institute of Standards and Technology has recently launched the first draft of its Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 with the most notable addition being a sixth pillar focusing exclusively on governance.

TRADE France Law on Data Encryption and Cloud Computing

Karen Kelly — Sun, 28 Jan 2024 12:44:18 GMT

Informatique en nuage (cloud) : la CNIL publie deux fiches pratiques sur le chiffrement et la sécurité des données | CNIL

TRADE Made in USA Claims

Karen Kelly — Sat, 27 Jan 2024 15:37:25 GMT

FTC fines Kubota $2 million in largest ever 'Made in the USA' penalty (msn.com)

Getting it wrong is expensive Made in USA has a high threshold

TRADE Pattern of Tech Layoffs

Karen Kelly — Sat, 27 Jan 2024 15:00:18 GMT

eBay Slashes 9% of Workforce Amidst Tech Sector Downsizing (msn.com)

eBay sees softening consumer trend. What will this mean for online sellers? Online buyers?

TRADE AI and Digital Trade

Karen Kelly — Sat, 27 Jan 2024 14:55:55 GMT

Tech layoffs are expected to continue as companies seek to hire more AI talent, analyst says (msn.com)

Tech companies laid off 25000 employees in January

TRADE Great Britain Imports from Ireland

Karen Kelly — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 20:19:25 GMT

View in browser (imicampaign.uk)

Border Target Operating Model effective on 31 January 2024

TRADE Layoffs in Tech

Karen Kelly — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 12:07:13 GMT

eBay is laying off 1,000 employees — about 9% of its workforce. Read the memo its CEO sent to staff. (msn.com)

Tech Companies Have Already Laid Off Thousands in 2024. What's the Layoff Outlook for the Rest of the Year? | Inc.com

TRANSPORTATION Gemini Cooperation 2025

Karen Kelly — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 16:07:37 GMT

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd Form New 'Gemini Cooperation' Operational Agreement (gcaptain.com)

TRADE Total Global Imports $25.6T

Karen Kelly — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 15:58:54 GMT

The Top 50 Largest Importers in the World (visualcapitalist.com)

Ecommerce is a significant portion of this number

TAX Main Street Lending Costs Increase

Karen Kelly — Sat, 20 Jan 2024 16:48:41 GMT

Endgame-for-Main-Street-Lending-Basel-III-White-Paper.pdf (uschamber.com)

Small businesses, home buyers and credit card users are impacted as banks are required to meet higher capital requirements.

TAX More on the Gig Law Effective March 11

Karen Kelly — Sat, 20 Jan 2024 13:50:57 GMT

Biden adds to his 'Bidenomics' flop: This new rule throws wrench in popular gig economy. (msn.com)

New Worker Classification Rule Could Disrupt the US Gig Economy (msn.com)

There are more than 70 million Americans in the GIG economy according to the article. EMTC seeks to offer diverse opinions.

TRADE State of Ecommerce

Karen Kelly — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 15:38:28 GMT

Wayfair, Google, Amazon Duolingo Cut Hundreds Of Jobs: Here Are The 2024 Tech Layoffs (msn.com)

How will the DOL regulation impacting gig contractors affect ecommerce? Duolingo laid-off 10% of its contractors

TAX ERC Credit Audits

Karen Kelly — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 15:57:41 GMT

Amid IRS Fraud Crackdown, Small Businesses Need to Verify ERC Eligibility (msn.com)

Important information if you applied for an Employee Retention Credit

TRADE Cost of Ecommerce Increasing?

Karen Kelly — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 12:11:47 GMT

Prepare to pay more for e-commerce | Trade policy brief | Hinrich Foundation

The fate of the Digital Moratorium will be decided in February. EMTC supports the Moratorium Add your voice to ours to extend and make permanent this program

TRADE Cross Border E-commerce

Karen Kelly — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 14:47:53 GMT

IPC Cross-Border E-Commerce Shopper Survey shows more positive mindset among online consumers in 2023 | International Post Corporation

TRADE Alibaba & TenCent Cut Investments

Karen Kelly — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 14:03:51 GMT

Alibaba and Tencent Lead Massive Investment Cutbacks Among Chinese Tech Giants (msn.com)

This article brings interesting insights for your consideration and was partially created by AI EMTC presents diverse information for our members and readers consideration

TRADE EU Import Controls

Karen Kelly — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 16:11:30 GMT

Import Control System 2 - Release 3 - European Commission (europa.eu)

Postal, express carriers and some consignees will file data Do you have your EORI?

TAX Gig Workers

Karen Kelly — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 14:44:28 GMT

A boomer shares how Lyft driving has been a retirement hack — supplementing his income while allowing him to draw on his Social Security without penalty (msn.com)

New labor rules aim to offer gig workers more security | AP News

EMTC offers diverse perspectives on issues to help our readers

TAX Beneficial Ownership Reporting

Karen Kelly — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 16:35:07 GMT

2024 FinCEN BOI Requirements.pdf

This guide helps formulate questions for your finance/tax advisor .

TRADE US Kenya Trade Talks

Karen Kelly — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 20:49:19 GMT

Kenya-US trade talks to resume in February - Business Daily (businessdailyafrica.com)

MSMEs are on the agenda The US tabled text improving MSME access to capital , credit, trade education and trade facilitation

TRADE EMTC Files Comments with FTC on Unfair or Deceptive Fees

Mariane Rowden — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 19:08:08 GMT

Arlington, VA--

EMTC submitted comments to the Federal Trade Commission in response to the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on Unfair or Deceptive Fees (88 Fed. Reg. 77420 published November 9, 2023).

While the FTC NPRM covers all industries, EMTC's comments concentrate on three (3) areas within the context of e-commerce: bait and switch tactics; misrepresenting the nature and purpose of fees; and transportation fees. EMTC is particularly concerned about the FTC asserting jurisdiction over issues (e.g., transportation fees) that are regulated by other federal agencies.

TRANSPORTATION USPS Increases Ground Service

Karen Kelly — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 15:29:14 GMT

FedEx braces for 50% cut in Postal Service air contract - FreightWaves

Postal services are moving to ground delivery thus impacting their air carrier partners.

TRADE Retirements

Karen Kelly — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 20:43:44 GMT

US Rep. Larry Bucshon of Indiana won't seek reelection to 8th term, will retire from Congress (msn.com)

This is in addition to the list in the EMTC Annual Report

TRADE The Future of GIG Work

Karen Kelly — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 20:35:25 GMT

Biden admin to announce independent contractor rule that could upend gig economy (msn.com)

The linchpin is economic dependency

TRADE Alibaba Turn Around?

Karen Kelly — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 16:02:22 GMT

Jack Ma's Alibaba was once China's answer to Silicon Valley giants – but its turnaround plan appears to be in trouble (msn.com)

Trade SME Main Street or Online in 2024?

Karen Kelly — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 21:26:48 GMT

2023 hasn’t been an easy environment for small and midsized businesses (SMBs).

Business bankruptcy rates jumped 30% between September 2022 and September 2023, as macro factors like record-high interest rates and the end of pandemic relief increasingly battered small businesses’ prospects.

That’s why it has never been more crucial for Main Street SMBs to identify and act upon new tactics to protect their bottom lines.

“We went through one of the most volatile macro environments … and I think many [SMBs] are now starting to think about going on the offensive,” Charles Zhu, VP of product at Enigma, told PYMNTS.

“Investing in eCommerce and omnichannel experiences are key in differentiating those that grow and those that lag behind,” Zhu said. “If you have an online channel, it’s another way of going on the offense as the economic environment stabilizes.”

Main Street SMBs relying on eCommerce or omnichannel sales displayed a higher level of optimism (57%) compared to those primarily relying on in-store purchases (38%), according to joint research by PYMNTS Intelligence and Enigma, suggesting that SMBs are recognizing the importance of digital channels in a stabilizing economic environment.

www.Pymnts.com ; December 29, 2023

TRADE Wayfair and ??

Karen Kelly — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 21:03:37 GMT

Report: Shein or Temu Could Benefit From Merger With Wayfair (pymnts.com)

TRADE China 301 Exclusions to May 2024

Karen Kelly — Sat, 30 Dec 2023 19:30:07 GMT

USTR Extends Exclusions from China Section 301 Tariffs to Allow for Comments on a Review of the Exclusions and Alignment with Four-Year Review | United States Trade Representative

Public Comments open January 22, 2024

TRANSPORTATION UPS Layoffs

Karen Kelly — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 21:53:36 GMT

United Parcel Service Layoffs 2024: What to Know About the Latest UPS Job Cuts (msn.com)

The slowdown in e-commerce hit supply chain companies with 19,000 job cuts

TRADE Last Trading Day of the Year

Karen Kelly — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 16:33:38 GMT

Curated Stock Watch Lists & Categories - Yahoo Finance

Where will e-commerce end up in 2023? EMTC wishes all our members and friends a healthy & prosperous New Year!

TRADE Holiday Shopping Online

Karen Kelly — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 16:23:48 GMT

Holiday Shopping Grew 3% in Total - How Much Was Online? - EcommerceBytes

Online sales nearly 3 times brick & mortar

TAX Cost-Benefit of Regulations

Karen Kelly — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 15:45:21 GMT

Draft Report to Congress on the Benefits and Costs of Federal Regulations and Agency Compliance with the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (whitehouse.gov)

Some estimate regulations cost a small business $51,000 per employee

TAX Work Opportunity Tax Credit

Karen Kelly — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 16:39:54 GMT

Work Opportunity Tax Credit | Internal Revenue Service (irs.gov)

Consider if this is available for your small business

TRADE Use of 3rd Party for Entries

Karen Kelly — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 16:36:14 GMT

CROSS Customs Rulings Online Search System (cbp.gov)

TRADE LLCs must report Beneficial Ownership

Karen Kelly — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 16:00:25 GMT

Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting | FinCEN.gov

This law is effective Jan 1, 2024. Reporting is required unless you meet an exemption. (see exemption link in attached) Civil or criminal penalties can be charged. Be aware of potential fraudulent solicitations.

TRADE Malaysia- 10 % Sales Tax on LVG

Karen Kelly — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 16:15:00 GMT

Customs Dept: Malaysia to charge 10pc sales tax on low value goods from Jan 1, 2024 | Malay Mail

LVG are goods sold on line and valued below RM500 (est USD$100)

TRANSPORTATION PostNord Denmark ends service

Karen Kelly — Sun, 24 Dec 2023 20:40:52 GMT

PostNord Denmark to end its universal postal service - Parcel and Postal Technology International

Is this an isolated event? or a new 2024 trend?

TRADE UK Supports SME Exporters

Karen Kelly — Sun, 24 Dec 2023 20:25:46 GMT

UK Export Finance unveils extra support for SME exporters - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

TRADE Santa Claus Cleared for Arrival

Karen Kelly — Sat, 23 Dec 2023 16:16:21 GMT

USDA APHIS | THIS JUST IN: USDA Issues Permit for Santa’s Reindeer to Enter the U.S.

EMTC wishes all our members and friends the best of the holiday season and a prosperous 2024

TRADE Alibaba

Karen Kelly — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 21:28:02 GMT

What's Going On With Alibaba Stock Wednesday? (msn.com)

TRANSPORTATION Christmas Shipping Deadlines

Karen Kelly — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 21:04:55 GMT

Shipping deadlines: Last day to ship Christmas gifts with USPS, UPS, FedEx (msn.com)

Earliest deadline is Dec 13. The last delivery date is Dec 23 without a premium service.

TRADE Etsy Restructuring

Karen Kelly — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 21:02:23 GMT

Etsy to cut 11% of staff as CEO says company is on ‘unsustainable trajectory’ (msn.com)

TRADE USPS Holiday Close Dates

Karen Kelly — Sun, 10 Dec 2023 19:25:18 GMT

U.S. Postal Service Announces Holiday Operating Schedule - Newsroom - About.usps.com

TAX The ESOP Option

Karen Kelly — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 14:20:40 GMT

checkpointmarketing.net/n.cfm/page/e120/key/443148965G3910J9100965

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TAX 1099K $5000 threshold in 2024

Karen Kelly — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 14:14:09 GMT

checkpointmarketing.net/n.cfm/page/e120/key/443435830G3910J9100965N9N577197P0P4209T2/

TAX Small Businesses - IRS Targets

Karen Kelly — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 14:46:39 GMT

Why Your Small Business Could Make You an IRS Target (msn.com)

TRADE USPS Delivery Metrics

Karen Kelly — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 20:31:50 GMT

Latest USPS Report Shows Sustained Service Performance - Newsroom - About.usps.com

Covers Oct 1-November 17 Service Standards below:

TRADE U.S. Senators Push Back on Change to Digital Trade Policy

Mariane Rowden — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 16:45:14 GMT

Washington, DC--

On November 30th, 32 U.S. Senators signed a letter to President Joe Biden expressing concern about the USTR's recent announcement withdrawing U.S. support for digital trade policies at the negotiations on the WTO Joint Statement Initiative on Electronic Commerce. The Senators also ask the President for consultation with Congress before changing longstanding U.S. trade policy as the USTR's October 25th announcement at the WTO caught everyone by surprise. The letter is a great summary of these digital trade policies and anyone in the e-commerce industry should review it.

TRADE EMTC CEO Discusses Change in U.S. Digital Trade Policy

Mariane Rowden — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 00:12:04 GMT

Arlington, VA --

If you are an e-seller, check out the latest episode of Simply Trade podcast where EMTC CEO Marianne Rowden discusses USTR's withdrawal of support for liberal digital trade policies. EMTC has joined over 40 trade associations signing a letter to the White House expressing concern about this change in trade policy. For more information, join EMTC as a member, sign up for EMTC's mailing list, or check out the News Section of EMTC's website.

TRADE Levying new taxes on small businesses

Karen Kelly — Sat, 25 Nov 2023 21:21:59 GMT

Proposals to eliminate duty-free imports are akin to levying new taxes on Americans | The Hill
"As you enjoy those Cyber Monday deals, keep de minimis in mind. Channel the Thanksgiving spirit for the U.S.’s de minimis threshold, which provides you the freedom to order from almost anywhere in the world at a lower cost and gives small businesses more choice for their inputs to keep American exports competitive."

TRADE IRS Delays 1099K for 2023 Tax Year

Karen Kelly — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 21:56:47 GMT

IRS announces 2023 Form 1099-K reporting threshold delay for third party platform payments; plans for a $5,000 threshold in 2024 to phase in implementation | Internal Revenue Service

TRADE Digital Trade Rules & AI

Karen Kelly — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 15:49:16 GMT

Sen. Young: ‘Failure’ to forge digital trade rules could hamper AI collaboration | InsideTrade.com

Failure to forge enforceable rules governing digital trade could jeopardize international efforts

TRADE EMTC Supports WTO Digital Trade Discipline

Karen Kelly — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 19:50:45 GMT

2023-11-07-Letter-to-NSC-and-NEC-on-Digital-Trade-and-WTO-FINAL2.pdf (uschamber.com)

EMTC is a signor on the letter expressing disappointment that the US has withdrawn support for proposed WTO disciplines on cross-border data flows

TRADE: President issues E.O. on AI

Mariane Rowden — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 23:50:44 GMT

Washington, D.C.--

On October 30, 2023, the President issued E.O. 14110 on "Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence" setting out the Administration's policy and principles.

This E.O. will definitely impact cross-border e-commerce as EMTC has included provision using Artificial Intelligence in its Proposal for 21st Century Customs Framework (Redline Version 2).

TRADE: Senator Cassidy Introduces Foreign Pollution Fee Act

Mariane Rowden — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 18:55:22 GMT

Washington, D.C.--

Senator Bill Cassidy introduced the ‘‘Foreign Pollution Fee Act of 2023’’ imposing fees on GHG for certain imports. The fee covers the following commodities: aluminum, batteries, biofuels, cement, crude, glass, hydrogen, iron/steel, minerals, natural gas, petrochemicals, plastics, pulp/paper, refined petroleum products, solar cells, and wind turbines.

The fee would be assessed by 6-digit HTS as an ad valorem fee (ranging from 10%-200% as a variable rate based on "pollution intensity"). These imports will require a bond and places enforcement with CBP. According to the Fact Sheet, the bill maintains existing drawback laws and provides exemption for FTA countries. See FAQ document.

TRADE: U.S. Withdraws Support for Digital Trade Policies at WTO

Mariane Rowden — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 19:08:07 GMT

Geneva--

On October 25th, the United States announced at the World Trade Organization that it was withdrawing support for digital trade proposals seeking free cross-border data flows, restrictions on data localization and barriers to reviewing source code. These proposals were put forward by the United States in 2019 as these principles were included in the USMCA which garnered bipartisan Congressional support.

The USTR's reason for withdrawing the free trade policy is to create "policy space" to reconsider its approach to regulating digital trade has been met with skepticism and outrage. Senate Finance Committee Chair Wyden and Ranking Member Crapo are not happy with the change in policy, nor is Chairman Smith of the House of Ways and Means Committee.

These digital trade policies will have a big impact on how e-commerce cross-border trade is conducted because the internet is global by its very nature so restrictions on data flows will increase costs. EMTC is working with other trade associations to express our concern to policymakers about this policy reversal.

TRADE Concerns About De Minimis Continue

Karen Kelly — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 14:35:35 GMT

2023-09-21_Concerns Raised Over Pace, Drafters of COAC De Minimis Recommendations.pdf

EMTC is quoted in International Trade Today

TRANSPORTATION Rate Cuts Coming

Karen Kelly — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 18:04:20 GMT

UPS, FedEx, USPS cut rates ahead of holidays as customers push back (msn.com)

TRANSPORTATION Parcel Delivery Prices

Karen Kelly — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 14:09:13 GMT

UPS and FedEx customers regain upper hand in delivery price battle (msn.com)

EMTC Urges CBP to Keep Trade Flowing During Government Shutdown

Mariane Rowden — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 17:15:49 GMT

Washington, D.C.--

EMTC joins 40 trade associations urging U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to keep legitimate trade flowing in the event that Congress does not pass legislation to fund the federal government for the new fiscal year, which commences October 1, 2023.

The associations signing the Joint Trade Industry Statement requests the following:

Private sector communication with the CBP “War Room.”
PGA Presence in the CBP “War Room.”
CBP HQ, Ports, and Centers must coordinate.
CBP daily briefings with the private sector.
Trade must flow both ways.
All tangential trade functions must be considered essential.

These recommendations are based on EMTC's past experience during government shutdowns when PGAs (EPA, FDA, USDA, etc.) do not issue permits, license and certificates causing collateral damage to exports and imports. Read the full Joint Trade Industry Statement.

TRANSPORTATION USPS Rate Changes

Karen Kelly — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 16:02:39 GMT

January 2024 Price Change Release Overview | PostalPro (usps.com)

For reference

TRANSPORTATION FedEx Rate Changes

Karen Kelly — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 15:58:39 GMT

Shipping Rate Changes | FedEx

For reference

TRANSPORTATION UPS Rate Changes

Karen Kelly — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 15:56:59 GMT

Shipping Costs and Rates | UPS - United States

For reference

TRADE Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)

Karen Kelly — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 14:19:01 GMT

Trademark, patent, or copyright | USPTO

IPR is regulated by the US Patent and Trademark Office.

TRADE Country of Origin

Karen Kelly — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 14:14:03 GMT

Marking of Country of Origin on U.S. Imports | U.S. Customs and Border Protection (cbp.gov)

Country of Origin is governed by US Customs (CBP). It is mandatory for imports. Made in USA labeling and advertising comes under the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regulations. Made in USA is a privilege. The FTC does not have a mandatory requirement today.

TRADE Made in USA Repeat Offenders

Karen Kelly — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 13:33:20 GMT

Federal Trade Commission Finalizes Action Against “Made in USA” Repeat Offender | Federal Trade Commission (ftc.gov)

TRADE Made in USA? Apparel Company Fined $191K

Karen Kelly — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 13:27:40 GMT

FTC Finalizes Order Against Clothing Accessories Company for False Made in USA Claims | Federal Trade Commission

Decision and Order (ftc.gov)

TRADE Made in USA -Or Not?

Karen Kelly — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 13:21:19 GMT

FTC Issues Rule to Deter Rampant Made in USA Fraud | Federal Trade Commission

This rule has been cracking down on marketers. The civil penalties can be $43,280 per violation. The final rule was published in 2021.

TRADE Shopify Adds Prime Option

Karen Kelly — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 13:17:35 GMT

Shopify Unblocks Amazon’s Buy With Prime - Marketplace Pulse

Amazon and Shopify announced a partnership

TRADE The Trade Barometer

Karen Kelly — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 15:52:18 GMT

wtoi_24aug23_e.pdf

The Goods Trade Barometer shows a trajectory for trade. The June 2023 reading suggests growth in Q3 EMTC posts these WTO reports in our news section as they are available.

TRADE Price Fixing On Line

Karen Kelly — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 15:38:14 GMT

Office of Public Affairs | Five Amazon Marketplace Sellers and Four Amazon Marketplace Companies Sentenced for Price Fixing | United States Department of Justice

Agreeing with other sellers to fix a price can result in penalties and jail. The DOJ prosecuted these online sellers .

TAX Ecommerce Sales Across State Borders

Karen Kelly — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 15:17:00 GMT

17-494 South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc. (06/21/2018) (supremecourt.gov)

Wayfair defines the "nexus" for purposes of sales tax Online sellers may owe sales tax in a state where they do not live . For online sellers this means Know Your Customer.

TRADE Digital Service Tax Perspective

Karen Kelly — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 18:43:21 GMT

Big Tech braces for roll-out of EU's Digital Services Act | Reuters

EMTC seeks to provide varying viewpoints for our members to discern

TRADE Digital Services Act Effective Aug 25

Karen Kelly — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 18:40:14 GMT

The Digital Services Act package | Shaping Europe’s digital future (europa.eu)

Will it create safer digital spaces and level playing fields?

TRADE BRICS Expands

Karen Kelly — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 18:23:34 GMT

Chart: BRICS Expands Footprint in the Global South | Statista

BRICS representing 46% of the world population and 29% of the GDP is lead by China and India

TRADE Digitalized Documents in UK

Karen Kelly — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 15:38:35 GMT

It is Official - UK Electronic Trade Document Bill becomes Law (shippingandfreightresource.com)

This most benefits container shipping but watch the progress as it is accepted elsewhere and in broader uses

TRADE De minimis in South Africa

Karen Kelly — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 15:22:18 GMT

The Competition Commission of SA (CCSA) Releases its Online Intermediation Platforms (OIPMI) Report and Recognises Foreign Competition Too Late - Ecommerce Forum Africa (ecomafrica.org)

Thousands of SA online sellers rely on de minimis to sell goods to the EU and US Thanks to our partner EFSA for this article.

TRADE Mexico Tariffs Increase

Karen Kelly — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 15:14:32 GMT

Mexico expands tariffs to protect domestic markets (mexiconewsdaily.com)

TAX 2023 The Year of a 1099K

Karen Kelly — Sun, 20 Aug 2023 11:28:32 GMT

'Unwarranted and unfair': The IRS is watching how much you make selling things online this year — how even casual sellers could get dinged by the new tax rules (msn.com)

Did you sell online and make $600? The American Rescue Act (2021) created the lower threshold for 1099K. It starts this year.

TRADE E-Commerce Enforcement Targets

Karen Kelly — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 18:34:01 GMT

Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Statistics | U.S. Customs and Border Protection (cbp.gov)

What does ATS mean for you? Automated Targeting System for people and goods entering the US from anywhere...

TRANSPORTATION Broker Education CEU

Karen Kelly — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 13:13:17 GMT

Customs Broker Continuing Education | U.S. Customs and Border Protection (cbp.gov)

TRADE WTO & Multilateral Trading System

Karen Kelly — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 19:35:30 GMT

WTO Blogs | Trade Thoughts, from Geneva - A blog by DDG Anabel González

Opinions reflected here may not represent EMTC's positions.

We wish DDG Gonzalez success in her future and thank her for her service. -

TRADE Open Call Opportunity

Karen Kelly — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 19:20:25 GMT

“Walmart is looking for small businesses and U.S. manufacturers that have new and innovative shelf-ready items at the great value that meet the needs of our customers and members. If your product is made, grown or assembled in the U.S. and you want the chance to pitch your products at Open Call 2023 Register now through August 18, 2023. This year’s event will be hybrid, offering virtual and in-person options.”

The Open Call product pitches are 30-minute one-one-one meetings.

The Walmart Open Call FAQs provide more information, including excluded categories such as media (Books, Movies, Music). https://engage.walmart-jump.com/open-call-2023

TRANSPORTATION Transatlantic Rates Lower

Karen Kelly — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 19:07:12 GMT

Transatlantic Carriers Change Course (gcaptain.com)

It's all about supply and demand

TRANSPORTATION Freight Recession

Karen Kelly — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 19:33:42 GMT

The 'freight recession' rocks global shipping, fueling a 75% plunge in container rates (msn.com)

TRADE B2B Buyer Preferences

Karen Kelly — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 22:47:02 GMT

B2B buyer preferences start with manufacturers' ecommerce sites (digitalcommerce360.com)

TRADE CADDi for B2B Customs Goods

Karen Kelly — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 22:44:07 GMT

CADDi, B2B marketplace for manufacturers, scores a big pay day (digitalcommerce360.com)

TRADE "New" Marketplace PublicSq

Karen Kelly — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 22:31:24 GMT

Meet PublicSq., the ‘anti-woke’ marketplace backed by Donald Trump Jr. - The Washington Post

PublicSq joins other marketplaces available to online sellers

TRADE Ecommerce on Congress's Mind

Karen Kelly — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 15:49:45 GMT

How a Brewing E-Commerce Fight in Congress Will Impact Buyers and Sellers Online | The Well News | Pragmatic, Governance, Fiscally Responsible, News & Analysis

De minimis supports the growth of SMEs

TRADE Digitizing Trade in UK

Karen Kelly — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 13:14:54 GMT

Why the Government’s plan to cut paper use at work could boost your business’s bottom line – Business Info Magazine

Digitizing trade documents is a first step toward the future. The UK is following other countries in digitization.

TRADE Initiatives for Africa

Karen Kelly — Sun, 16 Jul 2023 15:21:59 GMT

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Delivers on Major Trade and Investment Deals Following the 2022 U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit | The White House

TAX New UCC Proposal Highlights

Karen Kelly — Sat, 15 Jul 2023 17:34:43 GMT

EU Proposal for a Modernised Union Customs Code | Deloitte Netherlands

Note that this current UCC is a first draft. EMTC has filed comments opposing removal of de minimis We are reviewing other impacts

TRADE Amazon Prime Boosts E-commerce

Karen Kelly — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 19:44:52 GMT

Prime Day helped push US e-commerce more than 6% to $12.7B: Adobe | Retail Dive

On line sales up 6.1% Amazon Target and Walmart all had shopping events

TRADE Standards for Digital Sharing

Karen Kelly — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 23:21:28 GMT

OriginBX Data Standards Address Goods in Cross-Border Commerce - Multichannel Merchant

TRADE The Resilience of SMEs

Karen Kelly — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 13:30:11 GMT

Who innovates during a crisis? Evidence from small businesses in the COVID-19 pandemic | SpringerLink

This paper documents why SMEs are important to every economy

TRANSPORTATION UPS Strike?

Karen Kelly — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 12:56:28 GMT

Five things to know about UPS strike as Teamsters contract talks fail (msn.com)

If you need an alternative carrier start making plans now

TAX Controls on China Investments

Karen Kelly — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 13:06:23 GMT

US controls on investment will not harm China, Yellen tells Beijing | Financial Times (ft.com)

China only sees "rainbows" in Sino-US relations after the "wind and rain"

TRANSPORTATION Vancouver Dock Strike

Karen Kelly — Sat, 08 Jul 2023 21:29:00 GMT

Weeklong dock strike on Canada's west coast is starting to pinch small businesses, experts say - ABC News (go.com)

TRANSPORTATION FedEx Pilots

Karen Kelly — Sat, 08 Jul 2023 21:28:22 GMT

FedEx pilots' contract approved by union leaders; what it includes (freep.com)

TRANSPORTATION DHL Agreement with Teamsters

Karen Kelly — Sat, 08 Jul 2023 21:27:42 GMT

41223DHLNationalAgreement2022.pdf (teamster.org)

TRADE Class Action Lawsuit-AI

Karen Kelly — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 20:24:23 GMT

Policy change - DPA (digitalpolicyalert.org) This lawsuit was filed.

TRADE An Industrial Arms Race

Karen Kelly — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 19:43:19 GMT

The global industrial arms race is just what we need | Financial Times (ft.com)

Opinions in this article may not reflect EMTC's positions We seek to provide diverse opinions for our members and friends of the association.

TRADE Broker Continuing Education

Karen Kelly — Sun, 25 Jun 2023 11:27:37 GMT

Federal Register :: Continuing Education for Licensed Customs Brokers

CBP will require 36 credits of CE per triennial period

TRADE E-commerce in Ghana

Karen Kelly — Sun, 25 Jun 2023 11:20:16 GMT

(22) The Impact of E-commerce on rural areas and secondary cities in Ghana | LinkedIn

E-commerce can lift people out of poverty and/or give their families a better life E-commerce is the 21st Century trading system

TRADE False Classification- 2 Years in Prison

Karen Kelly — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 15:44:56 GMT

Central District of California | Palmdale Man Found Guilty of Illegally Importing an Ancient Roman Mosaic from Syria Depicting Hercules | United States Department of Justice

This is why accurate classification matters.

TRADE 21Century Customs Framework

Karen Kelly — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 18:50:53 GMT

CBP Trade Advisory Committee Convenes in Arlington, VA | U.S. Customs and Border Protection

"Trade Modernization" is a key initiative for COAC, an advisory council to US Customs. EMTC has submitted our proposed legislation that reflects creatively rethinking how modern trade is executed, unlike some ideas that suggest a reshaping-tweaking that adds bureaucracy to slow down ecommerce and traditional trade.

TRANSPORTATION Air Cargo Demand Shrinks 3.8%

Karen Kelly — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 21:05:36 GMT

Air cargo’s busy season looking more like molehill than mountain peak - FreightWaves

TAX Online Shopping Complaints- Africa

Karen Kelly — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 20:43:26 GMT

Online shopping complaints proliferate, prompting action | ITWeb

EMTC CEO Featured on Simply Trade Podcast

Mariane Rowden — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 20:00:17 GMT

Arlington, VA --

EMTC CEO Marianne Rowden was featured on the Simply Trade podcast speaking on "From Local to Global: How Small Businesses Can Excel in the E-commerce Arena with Marianne Rowden" with co-hosts Andy Shiles and Lalo Solarzano.

Check out the entire podcast at: Apple Podcasts or Podbean.

TRADE Inform Law Effective June 27 2023

Karen Kelly — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 14:11:59 GMT

Amazon Sellers Call on Congress to Delay Enforcement of New Law (ecommercebytes.com)

The Inform Consumers Act is effective on June 27. Federal Trade Commission Civil Penalties for non-compliance are $50,120 per violation. This law provides transparency about the seller.

TRADE Egypt's Single Window System

Karen Kelly — Sat, 17 Jun 2023 19:05:11 GMT

Advance Cargo Information System (nafeza.gov.eg)

Note Documents must be sent to Egypt Customs 48 hours before DEPARTURE from origin for risk evaluation .

TRADE De Minimis Reciprocity

Karen Kelly — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 20:13:00 GMT

Baldwin, Cassidy Introduce Bill to Stop China from Exploiting Loophole that Undercuts U.S. Manufacturers, Allows Fentanyl in U.S. | U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (senate.gov)

This is a must read if you import small packages

TRANSPORTATION Deterioration of the Supply Chain

Karen Kelly — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 19:04:19 GMT

Supply Chain Reliability Deteriorates, Prompting Pulling Forward of Orders ahead of Peak Season - Global Trade Magazine

Expect a flat peak season. Container pricing has declined by 60-80% since June 2021. The National Retail Federation says US sales are slowing. Exporters in China are pausing investments

TAX The Fiscal Outlook

Karen Kelly — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 18:57:17 GMT

The U.S. Fiscal Outlook Has Gotten Worse Over the Past Year — Here’s Why (pgpf.org)

Economic factors impact small businesses. EMTC offers diverse perspectives on topics of concern for SMEs. Of the 3.3Trillion in cumulative deficit increase, $1.5 trillion is attributed to legislation passed in the past year. Mandatory outlays increased by $824Billion due to legislation.

TAX An Economic Perspective

Karen Kelly — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 18:47:00 GMT

Jobs, housing, consumer and economy news that matters | U.S. Chamber of Commerce (uschamber.com)

What's important for e-sellers? Credit card debt is surging; consumers are spending; interest rates remain high and economists are lukewarm on the economy. EMTC offers our members and friends diverse opinions on tax, trade and transportation to allow members to make informed opinions.

TRANSPORTATION Canada West Coast Strike June 24?

Karen Kelly — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 14:05:57 GMT

ILWU Canada West Coast port workers support strike in landslide vote (ampproject.org)

Vancouver facilitates 15% of US inbound and outbound trade Add to this work stoppages at US West Coast ports and the start of labor negotiations for East/Gulf ports ahead of a 2024 expiration date.

TRADE Walmart vs Amazon

Karen Kelly — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 13:15:46 GMT

Walmart nears tipping point in e-commerce battle with Amazon (msn.com)

Walmart is transforming its stores into a logistics network.

EMTC Releases 21CCF Redline Version 2

Mariane Rowden — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 21:44:35 GMT

Arlington, VA--

Today, EMTC released Redline Version 2 of its Proposal for 21st Century Customs Framework (21CCF) and submitted it to the Customs Operation Operations Committee (COAC) for inclusion in the public record for the meeting on June 14, 2023. COAC will makes its recommendations for 21CCF.

EMTC is a member of 21CCF Task Force and has drafted its own proposed statutory changes to Title 6 and Title 19 for customs modernization legislation.

EMTC Files Written Statement to HWM Trade Subcommittee on Modernizing Customs Policies

Mariane Rowden — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 20:30:35 GMT

Arlington, VA--

Today, EMTC filed its written statement to the House Ways and Means Committee concerning the May 25th HWM Trade Subcommittee Hearing on Modernizing Customs Policies to Protect American Workers and Secure Supply Chains.

Among the prominent issues discussed during the hearing and addressed in EMTC's written statement is de minimis threshold for shipments under 19 U.S.C. section 1321.

TRADE America's Industrial Policy

Karen Kelly — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 18:14:08 GMT

How America is reshaping the global economy | Financial Times (ft.com)

Is the US pursuing an industrial policy to improve domestic company competitiveness, subsidize exports and impose trade barriers? What would an innovative international economic partnership look like?

TRADE Update on EU Trade

Karen Kelly — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 14:54:41 GMT

EU an economic superpower struggling to get its way | Financial Times (ft.com)

Brussels is struggling to finalize trade deals.

TRADE AI vs Mediocre Middle Management

Karen Kelly — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 13:07:47 GMT

It's becoming clear that AI is going to whack the mediocre middle of office workers (msn.com)

How will AI affect trade compliance?

TRADE Ditch the Paper

Karen Kelly — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 19:22:18 GMT

The world’s trading system needs to ditch its paper trail | Financial Times (ft.com)

A UK transaction could require 40 different documents. Trade transactions and customs digitalization could deliver $2T in economic growth. It adds conservatively 40% efficiency gains.

TRANSPORTATION LA/LB Ports Closed June 5

Karen Kelly — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 13:15:10 GMT

Long Beach, Calif. terminal hit by labor turmoil and won't open Monday (cnbc.com)

Check with your carriers and vendors for any supply chain disruptions impacting your business

TRANSPORTATION Rethink Globalization 2023

Karen Kelly — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 19:28:00 GMT

Reshoring: More domestic manufacturing due to supply chain disruption (cnbc.com)

Today's supply chains were built to serve yesterday's business models. We can't just "reshape trade" we must totally rethink how we supply goods end to end

TRADE Should We Keep the Multilateral System ?

Karen Kelly — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 11:54:21 GMT

WTO Blogs | Views of the Chief Economist - A blog by Ralph Ossa, Chief Economist -

A strong multilateral system using WTO rules guarantees economic security. EMTC posts diverse views on Trade Tax and Transportation for our readers to consider as they develop their business strategies.

TRADE Zulily Sold to Investors

Karen Kelly — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 11:49:52 GMT

Zulily enters another era as Qurate sells Seattle e-commerce retailer to investment firm – GeekWire

Zulily revenue dropped 17% in Q1 and it laid off employees.

TRADE West Coast Ports Shut Down

Karen Kelly — Sat, 03 Jun 2023 10:47:03 GMT

Ports of LA, Long Beach shut down amid labor negotiations (msn.com)

Disruptive work actions effectively closed LA/LB ports as well as other ports on the West Coast. Labor negotiations for 22,000 workers are in process

TRADE Valuation Rules in Canada

Karen Kelly — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 14:46:45 GMT

CBSA Proposes "Last Sale" Rule for Customs Valuation | Bennett Jones

CBSA is considering a fundamental change that could impact SMEs

TRADE India & Japan & The Rupee

Karen Kelly — Tue, 30 May 2023 18:04:52 GMT

India's Rupee as an Emerging Global Currency for International Trade (law.asia)

Excellent article by our friend Reena Khair, Esq. Food for thought in international trade.

TRADE Carbon Taxes Increase Import Costs in EU

Karen Kelly — Mon, 29 May 2023 15:53:30 GMT

EU sets carbon border tax to boost climate efforts : NPR

Less developed countries will likely pay the most additional tax

TRADE EU Makes Market Platforms the Importer

Karen Kelly — Sun, 28 May 2023 18:06:26 GMT

EU Customs Reform (europa.eu)

Platforms have liability. Consumers pay duties & VAT on small parcels. A data hub stores details.

TRADE National AI Strategic Plan

Karen Kelly — Thu, 25 May 2023 18:34:49 GMT

National-Artificial-Intelligence-Research-and-Development-Strategic-Plan-2023-Update.pdf (whitehouse.gov)

Should the federal government play a critical role in managing risks of AI? Read this report from May 23 and advise your thoughts

TRADE Forced Labor WRO

Karen Kelly — Fri, 19 May 2023 17:58:16 GMT

A guideline for submission of evidences available to Members in the Member Center.

TRADE Democrats Fed Up with Free Trade

Karen Kelly — Sun, 14 May 2023 11:45:48 GMT

Democrats signal growing frustration with globalization (msn.com)

According to the International Trade Administration US exports of goods and services created over 9 million jobs in 2021. For every billion dollars of U.S. exports (2021) 10 million jobs in the US were supported. Jobs Supported by U.S. Exports (trade.gov) 21 Million jobs supported by imports in 2021 ImportStudyUpdateFINAL.docx (tradepartnership.com)

TAX Supreme Court of MD and Digital Trade

Karen Kelly — Thu, 11 May 2023 20:22:09 GMT

32a22pc.pdf (mdcourts.gov)

On May 9 the Supreme Court of MD dismissed a lower court ruling annulling a Bill that introduced taxes on revenue from digital advertising . The lower court lacked jurisdiction.

TRADE SBA seeks small business participation

Karen Kelly — Tue, 09 May 2023 19:00:22 GMT

SBA seeks to grow shrinking pool of small businesses getting federal contracts | Federal News Network

TRADE Policy

Karen Kelly — Tue, 09 May 2023 13:56:20 GMT

An important statement from the White House on the direction of trade available to members in the Member Center

TRANSPORTATION Electrifying Ports

Karen Kelly — Sun, 07 May 2023 20:31:23 GMT

The Inflation Reduction Act will fund zero emission port equipment to develop climate action plans. Read more in the Member Center

TRANSPORTATION Shopify Sells Logistics to Flexport

Karen Kelly — Sat, 06 May 2023 22:53:12 GMT

Shopify Cuts Jobs Again, Sells Most of Logistics Business to Flexport (msn.com)

White House Issues National Standards for Emerging Technology

Karen Kelly — Sat, 06 May 2023 18:39:50 GMT

A fact sheet from the White House is available in the Member Center

TRADE New AI Czar

Karen Kelly — Fri, 05 May 2023 10:42:40 GMT

White House Shocker: Kamala Harris Was Just Named the New… (msn.com)

VP Harris will oversee responsible development of AI technology.

TRADE eBay Offers Grants to Small Business

Karen Kelly — Thu, 04 May 2023 14:32:59 GMT

eBay To Award $500,000 to Boost Seller Success (ebayinc.com)

eBay will select 50 small businesses to receive an Up & Running Grant. Applications are due by June 9.

TRANSPORTATION Tanker Fire off Malaysia

Karen Kelly — Wed, 03 May 2023 19:29:39 GMT

https://lnkd.in/gYiuYhk4

This YouTube offers a perspective for your consideration. EMTC seeks to bring diverse opinions to the NEWS area for our readers

TRADE UK TOM

Karen Kelly — Wed, 03 May 2023 19:02:13 GMT

The Border Target Operating Model Draft for Feedback (publishing.service.gov.uk)

The UK plans for a reduced dataset for imports and a single window to remove duplication by October 2024. A comment period is open through 19 May 2023. If you wish to comment through EMTC please contact us at info@emtc.org (see attached for the comment areas)

TRADE Tech Lobbyists Shape IPEF Trade Policy

Karen Kelly — Tue, 02 May 2023 20:52:08 GMT

Google, Amazon Lobbyists Helped US Shape New Indo-Pacific Trade Framework (msn.com)

Amazon, Google and other tech companies advised the Biden Administration on the digital trade policy provisions for IPEF. USTR expects results by the end of the year.

TRADE AfCFTA Implementation

Karen Kelly — Tue, 02 May 2023 14:21:48 GMT

Implementation committees are moving the African free trade area from talks to action | World Economic Forum (weforum.org)

TAX Europe Identifies 19 Platforms with Algorithmic Risks

Karen Kelly — Mon, 01 May 2023 20:23:30 GMT

Europe names 19 platforms that must report algorithmic risks under DSA | TechCrunch

The list includes well known names from Alibaba to YouTube. Europe seeks "mandatory algorithmic transparency".

TRADE A Perspective on AI Regulation

Karen Kelly — Mon, 01 May 2023 19:59:12 GMT

The Case For Artificial Intelligence Regulation Is Surprisingly Weak (forbes.com)

EMTC seeks to provide members and friends with multiple viewpoints

TRADE Supreme Court Docket-Challenging Federal Agencies

Karen Kelly — Mon, 01 May 2023 19:15:31 GMT

https://apple.news/AoncUR8uHRYOGiR3oiPlt9g

The Supreme Court has accepted a case to hear challenges to federal agency interpretation of ambiguous rules. The specific case involves the Marine Fisheries Service.

TRADE Increased Retail Role for Philippines?

Karen Kelly — Mon, 01 May 2023 15:46:05 GMT

Retail Alert: Philippines May Talk Trade As President Marcos Arrives In The USA (forbes.com)

Pres. Marcos Jr. will visit the US. Will retail supply chain be a topic? Note that RCEP will enter force in the Philippines in June

TAX The IRS is Watching

Karen Kelly — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 17:39:18 GMT

The IRS is now watching how much you make selling any items online — here's how even casual sellers could get dinged by the new tax rules (msn.com)

The American Rescue Plan of 2021 lowered the threshold for reporting your ecommerce online sales Marketplaces must report your sales totaling over $600 EMTC is part of a coalition to raise this threshold Join us to support this proposal to Congress

TRANSPORTATION West Coast Ports

Karen Kelly — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 13:41:52 GMT

West Coast Ports Went from Chaos to Quiet. It's a National Problem. (msn.com)

"Adopting automation and digital technology would improve port efficiency". Note that Congress specifically passed a law banning port automation. Do you agree with them?

TRADE Subscription Rules & Cancellation

Karen Kelly — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 21:43:48 GMT

Federal Trade Commission Proposes Rule Provision Making it Easier for Consumers to “Click to Cancel” Recurring Subscriptions and Memberships | Federal Trade Commission (ftc.gov)

TAX Digital Service Tax

Karen Kelly — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 18:23:13 GMT

BILLS-118hres268ih.pdf (congress.gov)

Introduced by Rep. Ron Estes (R-KS) to oppose the imposition of a digital service tax on digital services provided by US companies.

TRADE Amazon & Pinterest Partnership

Karen Kelly — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 18:09:18 GMT

Pinterest announces partnership with Amazon to bring third-party ad demand to the platform | Pinterest Newsroom

463 million people visit Pinterest monthly...

TRADE Data Deadlock

Karen Kelly — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 18:01:29 GMT

Meta braces for data transfers suspension order, GDPR fine (iapp.org)

Facebook EU/EEA transatlantic data transmissions may be suspended for GDPR non-compliance Who's next?

TRANSPORTATION Nearshoring is a Challenge

Karen Kelly — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 16:12:12 GMT

Nearshoring Shift Brings Production Hurdles Closer to Home - WSJ

The costs may be more than moving production equipment. Regulatory approvals? New vendors? New employees? Training? New or different laws and trade rules? Opportunities with Trade Agreements?

TRADE Supply Chains are Moving

Karen Kelly — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 22:40:28 GMT

China's Supply Chain: Mainland Companies Are Moving Manufacturing Out (businessinsider.com)

If Chinese companies are leaving China due to risk and cost then....???

TRANSPORTATION Taxing Deliveries of Online Orders

Karen Kelly — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 13:57:28 GMT

New online delivery fee for New York City would be negligible - Avalara

Wayfair Case opened a world of opportunities for tax revenues. Delivery taxes are the current target for funding. Small businesses will need additional accounting functions to address it.

TAX Digital Moratorium Q1 2024

Karen Kelly — Sun, 23 Apr 2023 11:50:41 GMT

Joint ICC-ITC paper 01 WTO Moratorium (licdn.com)

How much of your business depends on digital interactions?

EMTC supports a Moratorium on digital taxation. Lend your Support and Voice. Join us.

TRADE EU Carbon Import Tax (CBAM)

Karen Kelly — Sun, 23 Apr 2023 11:14:06 GMT

World’s first carbon import tax gets green light | The Hill

This law imposes additional taxes (carbon credits) on importers in the EU to make domestic manufacturing more competitive. EU effective date starts in 2026. Some in the US want a similar law. More complexity and cost for global trade

TRADE Ecommerce Advertising Fine $600K

Karen Kelly — Sat, 22 Apr 2023 18:20:11 GMT

FTC Approves Final Order against The Bountiful Company in First Case Alleging Hijacking of Online Product Reviews | Federal Trade Commission

FTC orders supplement maker to pay $600K in first case involving hijacked Amazon reviews | TechCrunch

Product representations made on marketplaces

TRANSPORTATION Progress on West Coast Ports

Karen Kelly — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 15:57:52 GMT

ILWU Announces Tentative Agreement on 'Key Issues' in Ongoing Negotiations; PMA Says 'Several' Issues Still Unresolved (gcaptain.com)

TRADE $300M Penalty for Export

Karen Kelly — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 13:26:21 GMT

US imposes $300mn penalty on Seagate over Huawei shipments (yahoo.com)

Export controls matter. Ignoring them is expensive. Not knowing them is NOT an excuse.

TRADE The Apple Bank Option

Karen Kelly — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 19:08:07 GMT

TRANSPORTATION West Coast Ports Work Stoppage

Karen Kelly — Sun, 16 Apr 2023 17:16:38 GMT

Port Labor Disputes Raise New Fears Over U.S. Import Disruptions - WSJ

22,000 dockworkers from California to Washington are without a contract since last year. Peak season starts in a few months. Import volumes are weak. Port activities have been disrupted by stoppages.

TRADE Americas Act

Karen Kelly — Sat, 15 Apr 2023 18:05:09 GMT

Salazar, Cassidy Draft Americas Act to Counter Chinese Influence · The Floridian (floridianpress.com)

Will de minimis reciprocity close a loophole? or ecommerce business opportunities? What would nearshoring mean for your business?

TRADE Brazil & China Trade Agreements

Karen Kelly — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 19:20:36 GMT

Chart: Brazil's Rare Trade Surplus With China | Statista

Why are the agreements important? Oil represents 23% of Brazil exports to China followed by soy. China accounts for 31% of Brazil's exports.

TRADE FAKE AI

Karen Kelly — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 19:07:13 GMT

Ads for fake AI and other software spread malicious software | Consumer Advice (ftc.gov)

The Federal Trade Commission is warning consumers about malware on AI downloads.

TRADE WTO Fisheries Agreement

Karen Kelly — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 17:20:10 GMT

WTO | 2023 News items - United States formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies

US has signed this agreement on ocean sustainability of the world's fish stock Additional provisions are still pending. Those in the fishing industry should pay attention

TRADE Dubai Customs Innovation

Karen Kelly — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 21:06:20 GMT

Dubai Customs innovates with drones, AI and the Metaverse to secure UAE’s borders | Al Arabiya English

Dubai Customs is embracing drones, robots and predictive AI ....

TRANSPORTATION Trends 2022-2023

Karen Kelly — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 19:46:25 GMT

Transportation trends 2022–23 (deloitte.com)

EMTC seeks to provide diverse information on trade, tax and transportation. How will we modernize our infrastructure?

TRANSPORTATION Interview with Raj Subramaniam of FedEx

Karen Kelly — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 14:15:43 GMT

LEADERS Interview with Raj Subramaniam, President and Chief Executive Officer, FedEx Corp. (leadersmag.com)

FedEx is one of the key players in e-commerce cross border activities

TRANSPORTATION Autonomous 18 Wheelers

Karen Kelly — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 13:42:35 GMT

Autonomous Trucks Are Coming But Face A Bumpy Road | Investor's Business Daily (investors.com)

Driver wages and benefits are estimated at 45% of the cost . Autonomous trucks are expected to reduce variable costs by 20%. Driverless trucks are not subject to federal driving limits. Are Autonomous Trucks the future of transportation?

TRADE Private Labels for Ecommerce Marketing

Karen Kelly — Mon, 10 Apr 2023 13:53:45 GMT

How Private-label Goods Spur Online Retail - Practical Ecommerce

You are competing against 9.1 million online retailers globally How do you differentiate yourself?

TRADE eBay UK links to Social Media

Karen Kelly — Mon, 10 Apr 2023 13:43:59 GMT

New! Create and share custom posts on Facebook, In... - UK eBay Community

You can increase your visibility if you use Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest or Twitter

TRANSPORTATION Supply Chain Review

Karen Kelly — Sun, 09 Apr 2023 18:12:46 GMT

5 Supply Chain Inefficiencies That Are Often Overlooked - Global Trade Magazine

Supply chain- the place where a problem with one link can break an entire chain

TRANSPORTATION Freight Recession ?

Karen Kelly — Sun, 09 Apr 2023 18:08:07 GMT

Freight: The Uber-ization of US Trucking is only Speeding Up (globaltrademag.com)

A good time to re-read this November article and evaluate your logistics options. Are rates dropping? Automation increasing? Do you use a freight broker?

TRADE Bolstering Ecommerce for LDCs

Karen Kelly — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 20:06:49 GMT

WTO | 2023 News items - WTO members discuss bolstering developing countries’ participation in global trade

TRADE Export- Know Your Customer

Karen Kelly — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 19:06:26 GMT

Iranian National Charged With Illegally Exporting Electrical Equipment to Iran | USAO-DC | Department of Justice

The export by a U.S. supplier of electrical cables and connectors was made to a freight forwarder in Hong Kong but the ultimate destination was Iran. This case is being investigated for larger criminal activities.

TRADE US-China Tech

Karen Kelly — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 18:59:23 GMT

Silicon Valley Takes on U.S.-China Tech Decoupling (foreignpolicy.com)

EMTC offers diverse perspectives on current topics for e-commerce and digital trade

TRADE Digital Trade's Future

Karen Kelly — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 18:49:13 GMT

U.S. Diplomat to Washington: You’re Becoming Obsolete in One Big Area of Tech Policy - POLITICO

EMTC seeks to provide diverse opinions on e-commerce and digital topics for our members and friends to consider in their business decisions.

TRADE DOC and Export to Iran

Karen Kelly — Sat, 01 Apr 2023 14:54:10 GMT

file (doc.gov)

E-commerce is an export platform however, e-sellers must be aware of export regulations including direct or indirect sales to sanctioned countries

TRADE Digital Moratorium And Ecommerce Future

Karen Kelly — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 19:26:18 GMT

WTO | 2023 News items - DDG Ellard: The future of globalization is services, digital technology

"Many businesses view it as tremendously important because it preserves a trade policy environment that is supportive of e-commerce in general, not just regarding duties, but also non-tariff barriers and red tape....Our joint research with the World Bank suggests that improved access to technology would be particularly beneficial for women and MSMEs (38% of which are female-owned)."

TRADE Alibaba to Split - Stock Price is Up

Karen Kelly — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 17:24:55 GMT

Alibaba to split into six units, explore IPOs (msn.com)

Alibaba to Split in 6 and Seek Possible IPOs; Stock Surges - TheStreet

What does this mean for other large Chinese ecommerce companies?

TRADE FTC Proposed Rule on Digital Goods

Karen Kelly — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 14:31:53 GMT

Federal Trade Commission Proposes Rule Provision Making it Easier for Consumers to “Click to Cancel” Recurring Subscriptions and Memberships | Federal Trade Commission (ftc.gov)

TRADE E-seller Product Photos

Karen Kelly — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 14:22:19 GMT

You Might Be Giving Up Your Location When You Share Photos on Your iPhone - CNET

eBay may use photo data to verify sellers and identify fraud Read the latest privacy policy notices from eBay Section 5.5

TRADE Seizures

Karen Kelly — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 13:47:02 GMT

More than $700,000 of counterfeit designer items seized by customs officers – The Virginian-Pilot (pilotonline.com)

TRADE Bugs, Bark & Penalties

Karen Kelly — Sat, 25 Mar 2023 17:42:07 GMT

Thanks to Barnes, Richardson for this article. A well-meaning packer earning close to minimum wage abroad is bracing your merchandise in a shipping container with wood that he is cutting to length. A marked piece of wood is cut, and the leftover bit without marking fits just right, securing your merchandise in the container. Customs sees this unmarked piece of wood on importation. Now you face a penalty of three times the domestic value of the merchandise in the container and must bear the costs of returning the whole shipment to its country of origin.

Solid wood packaging materials (WPM) have become the target of increased concern and scrutiny over the past year. Importers face potential liquidated damages, penalties, denial of a shipment’s entry, and the costs associated with returning the shipment back to its country of origin. WPM are pieces of wood used to support, brace, protect, or carry cargo including but not limited to crates, pallets, packing blocks, boxes, drums, cases, and skids. There are significant pest risks associated with WPM that threaten the U.S.’s agriculture and natural biomes. Pests, such as the Asian Longhorn Beetle, Pine Shoot Beetle, and Emerald Ash Borer, have entered the U.S. through shipping and caused billions of dollars in damages to the agricultural and lumber industries on top of the billions of dollars spent by Federal and local governments to control the pests’ spread. This is all before one considers the effect on America’s ecosystems and biodiversity, which have been found to heavily outweigh any financial hardship of the importer.

WPM are regulated by United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). There are two treatment options: heat treatment or fumigation. For heat treatment, WPM must be heated to a minimum wood core temperature of 56°C for a minimum of 30 minutes. For fumigation, the WPM must be fumigated with methyl bromide in an enclosed area for at least 16 hours at the regulated dosage. The marking indicating WPM has been properly treated must be permanent and legible. Unmarked, inappropriately marked, and infested WPM does not comply.

When non-compliant WPM is discovered, Customs will issue an Emergency Action Notification (“EAN”), usually demanding the immediate re-exportation of the entire shipment containing the non-compliant WPM and assessing a penalty of 3 times the domestic value of all the associated merchandise. In addition to this substantial penalty the importer is responsible for ALL expenses related to the movement, inspection, separation, safeguarding, storage, and ultimate disposition of the non-compliant WPM and its associated merchandise and, Customs may issue liquidated damages if an importer fails to comply with an EAN.

Mitigating and aggravating factors can greatly influence the penalty owed. The list of mitigating and aggravating factors is non-exhaustive. However, two mirroring factors are notable: 1) exceptional cooperation with CBP and APHIS and 2) clear documentary evidence of immediate remedial action taken to prevent further WPM violations are mitigating factors; while 1) lack of Cooperation with CBP or APHIS and 2) failure to take immediate remedial action to prevent further WPM violations are aggravating factors. Thus, it is very important to act quickly and in the appropriate manner when an EAN is received. What can importers do to reduce their risk?

Prospective steps:

Ask your supplier or WPM packer if WPM is ISPM 15 compliant and accredited;
Provide your supplier or WPM packer information on the ISPM 15 standard;
Require supplier or WPM packer employees undergo WPM training periodically;
Discuss and develop compliance procedures with suppliers or WPM packers;
Put WPM compliance mechanisms into the contract with suppliers;
Create a rating/penalty system for suppliers and inspect imports for WPM compliance on importation; and

TRADE AfCFTA NTB Reporting

Karen Kelly — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 18:53:06 GMT

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is poised to boost intra-Africa trade. One of the key challenges in achieving this mandate is Non-Tariff Barriers. To resolve this important issue, the AfCFTA Secretariat has produced the Non-Tariff Barriers (NTB) Online Reporting, Monitoring, and Elimination Mechanism which is an excellent tool for reporting unnecessary obstacles when trading goods across intra-African borders.

This web-based tool, available to micro, small, medium and large companies, informal traders, women and youth business operators, enables the private sector and traders to report any challenges encountered when trading goods across intra-African borders. Whether it's excessive delays, ad hoc fees at the border, cumbersome document requirements, or restrictive product standards and regulations, the AfCFTA NTB Online Mechanism empowers you to take action.

To ensure that this mechanism is utilized to its fullest potential, the AfCFTA Secretariat recently convened an Awareness Raising Workshop on the AfCFTA Online Mechanism for identification and reporting of Non-Tariff Barriers for the Economic Community for Central African States (ECCAS) State Parties. The workshop was attended by representatives from ECCAS countries, the NTB Focal Points, and representatives of the private sector.

The main objective of the workshop was to assist State Parties with targeted comprehensive outreach, visibility, and communication of the AfCFTA NTB Online Mechanism to enhance its uptake, usage, and stakeholder understanding of its benefits to the private sector. The main expected outputs of the AfCFTA NTB Awareness Raising Campaigns are enhanced visibility of the AfCFTA NTB Online Mechanism, triggering acceptance by stakeholders in these State Parties, and legitimate NTBs reported on the AfCFTA NTB Online Mechanism.

The NTB Online Mechanism is available at https://lnkd.in/eGrUV_8J. Let's work together to enhance trade and remove non-tariff barriers to trade in Africa.

TECHNOLOGY AI and E-commerce

Karen Kelly — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 18:08:12 GMT

GUEST COMMENT The use of artificial intelligence and machine learning are drastically changing the face of ecommerce - Internet Retailing

Will AI be your new demand planner? ChatGPT your customer service team? Do bots have ethics?

TAX Handling a 1099K in 2022

Karen Kelly — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 17:51:09 GMT

How the IRS says to handle 1099-K reporting mistakes on tax returns (cnbc.com)

If you received a 1099K the IRS has tax tips for you

TRADE CBP Enforcement

Karen Kelly — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 13:31:37 GMT

CBP Enforcement Statistics Fiscal Year 2023 | U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Note the CBP FY is Oct 1 through Sept 30.

TRADE Amazon Smile is Gone

Karen Kelly — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 12:54:40 GMT

Amazon closing AmazonSmile to focus its philanthropic giving to programs with greater impact (aboutamazon.com)

In case you were looking- Amazon Smile program ended February 20, 2023

TRADE Etsy Focus 2023

Karen Kelly — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 12:43:06 GMT

How we’re helping Etsy sellers grow in 2023 - Welcome to the Etsy Community

Etsy is suggesting 3 focus areas to support its sellers. This article includes a survey for the Etsy seller community. Etsy indicated in its Wall Street report that it will add home furnishings to its offerings.

TRADE Meta layoffs

Karen Kelly — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 15:46:55 GMT

Meta laying off 10,000 more workers, four months after Facebook parent cut 11,000 – GeekWire

As marketplaces layoff employees how will e-sellers be impacted?

TRADE Amazon Layoffs and others

Karen Kelly — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 15:41:56 GMT

Amazon is laying off another 9,000 employees — read the CEO's memo – GeekWire

500 tech companies have laid off 140,000 workers

TRADE Mercari Raises Fees

Karen Kelly — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 15:26:43 GMT

Effective April 17, 2023, the calculation for the payment processing fee that is charged to sellers will change from 2.9% of the item sold price plus $0.50 per completed transaction to 2.9% of the combined item sold price and shipping price plus $0.50 per completed transaction. Note: The shipping price refers to both buyer and seller paid shipping using Mercari labels and Mercari Local delivery.
All transactions will automatically be updated starting April 17, 2023, to reflect the latest fees. For listings created before April 17, 2023, it may take several weeks from the effective date for updated fees to be fully implemented. Any sale transaction that is already in process before the fee updates are implemented will be completed with the existing processing fee.
Effective May 1, 2023, the Instant Pay processing fee will increase from $2.00 to $3.00 per Instant Pay transaction and the transfer limit will increase from $500 to $600 per month.

Shipping fees start at $9.50.

TRADE Import Valuation in India

Karen Kelly — Sun, 19 Mar 2023 19:41:14 GMT

New valuation rules introduced for specified goods | India | Law.asia

Excellent article by our friend Reena Asthana Khair, Esq. , Kochhar & Co.

TRADE Amazon Fulfillment Center UK

Karen Kelly — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 15:13:51 GMT

On April 7, 2023, Multi-Channel Fulfilment (MCF) fees will be increased across some size tiers to reflect rising operational costs brought about by inflationary pressures and to help ensure that we can continue to provide best-in-class fulfilment services for your business.

The fee updates include the following:

A small decrease, or no change, for envelope size tiers.
An increase for parcel size and oversize size tiers.

Envelope and parcel tiers will continue to benefit from our recently introduced multi-unit discounts, which offer cheaper per-unit rates for multi-unit orders.

Multi-Channel Fulfilment improvements

To continue to support your business growth, we’ve made the following improvements:

Unbranded packaging in the UK, available at no additional cost.
ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification of our IT security systems, demonstrating our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of data security and compliance.
An on-time delivery rate of more than 98%.

For more information and the detailed rates, go to Multi-Channel Fulfilment: 2023 UK fee updates

TRADE eBay Terms of Use Change March 14 2023

Karen Kelly — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 15:06:43 GMT

Payments Terms of Use | eBay.com

Update effective March 14 for new sellers, May 14 for existing sellers. The announcement was published in Australia. E-Sellers should monitor for announcements in other countries.

TRADE New Requirements for Shipping to EU

Karen Kelly — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 14:57:34 GMT

Customs forms | USPS News Link

This rule, effective March 1, 2023, applies to all 27 EU countries, Norway and Switzerland. You must be specific in description and provide the right tariff code. The right code is necessary for your customer paying duty and taxes accurately. Lack of proper information places your package in jeopardy.

TRADE Bribery Allegation $15M Penalty

Karen Kelly — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 20:10:47 GMT

SEC.gov | SEC Charges Rio Tinto plc with Bribery Controls Failures

Poor controls, no management commitment, 3rd party consultant, no scope of work....

TRADE USTR vs DOC

Karen Kelly — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 16:04:07 GMT

On Trade, Biden Sidelines USTR for Commerce Department (foreignpolicy.com)

Interesting article on a shift to US competitive advantage. Collaboration or Competition?

White House Cyber Security Strategy

Karen Kelly — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 21:24:46 GMT

National-Cybersecurity-Strategy-2023.pdf (whitehouse.gov)

The strategy places responsibility on the owners and operators of systems that hold our data. The strategy seeks to drive equitable collaboration to correct market failures. It incorporates using clean energy to strengthen the resiliency of the U.S. electric grid. It seeks enhanced digital identity solutions to access social and other networks.

TRADE Victory for De Minimis

Karen Kelly — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 20:37:35 GMT

Dubai suspends new customs duty on international goods above Dh300 - News | Khaleej Times

De minimis reverts to Dh1000 on March 1. Earlier this year Dubai lowered the threshold to Dh300 and imposed a duty of 5% and a VAT of 5% on imported goods. This is good for ecommerce.

TRADE More DOJ Prosecutors for Export Controls Violations

Karen Kelly — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 20:22:15 GMT

Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco Delivers Remarks at American Bar Association National Institute on White Collar Crime | OPA | Department of Justice

Every US company, large or small, must know and comply with all export laws.

"Our goal is to empower companies to do the right thing, — while empowering our prosecutors to hold accountable those who don’t follow the law...We will add more than 25 new prosecutors who will investigate and prosecute sanctions evasion, export control violations and similar economic crimes."

TRADE $30M Penalty

Karen Kelly — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 16:57:33 GMT

U.S. Department of State Concludes $20,000,000 Settlement of Alleged Export Violations by 3D Systems Corporation - United States Department of State

$10M has been suspended for remedial actions to improve compliance. The company EMAILED drawings to Germany and China. E-mail is a mode of export that is under US Export Control Laws.

TRANSPORTATION USPS Delivering For America

Karen Kelly — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 15:13:01 GMT

The S&DC rollout rolls on: Implementation & Impacts of Delivery Network Transformation - Save the Post Office

This article is an opinion piece. EMTC seeks to provide multiple perspectives on issues that impact ecommerce, our members and our friends. We welcome alternative perspectives.

TRADE The Windsor Framework Green Lane

Karen Kelly — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 14:36:53 GMT

vFINAL- 2023 02 27 - Command Paper 1245 (publishing.service.gov.uk)

This is an important update for our members and friends in the UK, Northern Ireland and Europe. Trade between Northern Ireland and the UK will have a green lane. Trade with the EU will be subject to normal 3rd country processing. Note significant changes to VAT including savings opportunities in Northern Ireland.

TRADE Q4 Trajectory Down

Karen Kelly — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 20:17:13 GMT

wtoi_01mar23_e.pdf

The Goods Barometer is a composite global trade indicator

TRANSPORTATION The Last Mile

Karen Kelly — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 20:08:15 GMT

Last-mile companies poised to shake up the market - FreightWaves

TRANSPORTATION Amazon Same Day Delivery

Karen Kelly — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 20:05:37 GMT

Amazon expands same-day delivery, invests in driver safety - FreightWaves

TRANSPORTATION More Capacity for Ecommerce

Karen Kelly — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 20:03:29 GMT

Qantas to add more A321 cargo jets for e-commerce - FreightWaves

TRADE & TAX CHIPS

Karen Kelly — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 21:27:51 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Launches First CHIPS for America Funding Opportunity | U.S. Department of Commerce

TRADE Poshmark Shipping Fees Up

Karen Kelly — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 21:15:36 GMT

What are the shipping rates on Poshmark?

The effective date for the increase is February 23, 2023

TRADE Etsy Q4 Results

Karen Kelly — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 21:07:34 GMT

Etsy, Inc. - Etsy, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Results

Transactions where the buyer or seller, or both parties were outside of the U.S. represented 45% of overall GMS;

Sales down 4%;

Etsy reports 5.4 million active sellers

TRADE eBay Q4 Results

Karen Kelly — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 21:04:20 GMT

eBay Inc. Reports Better Than Expected Fourth Quarter 2022 Results

eBay US sales were down 8.9%; Revenue down; Gross Market Value down....

TRADE Tik Tok- the UK Marketplace ?

Karen Kelly — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 20:57:55 GMT

TikTok becomes UK's most shopped social channel as users flock to deactivate Facebook and Insta ahead of subs fee - Internet Retailing

An average UK consumer makes 10 purchases per year on TikTok

TRANSPORTATION The Last Critical Mile

Karen Kelly — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 20:51:16 GMT

Why Enterprises Must Prioritize an End-to-End View of Last-Mile Operations to Remain Competitive - Global Trade Magazine

The last mile experience can be a differentiator.

TRADE Marketplace Fees Increase

Karen Kelly — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 14:46:31 GMT

BigCommerce is raising its fees by 34% a month beginning June 1, 2023. This matches the fee schedule for Shopify.

TRADE INFORM Act provides seller information

Karen Kelly — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 14:22:31 GMT

Starting on June 27, 2023, eBay will disclose the name (or company name) and physical address of sellers because the INFORM Act, part of the Omnibus passed in December 2022 requires it. eBay has been collecting and verifying identification and contact information for several months in preparation for this law. Non-compliance with this Act subjects the seller to civil penalties under the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

The purpose of the bill, Integrity, Notification, and Fairness in Online Retail Marketplaces for Consumers (INFORM Consumers) Act, is to combat the online sale of stolen, counterfeit, and dangerous consumer products . The Act applies to "high volume sellers" eBay will collect personal data if you sell 200+ items totaling $5k in annual sales. Sellers who reach $20,000 annually will have their name and full address shown. Residence offices will show only state and country. Data includes bank account, tax ID, phone and email addresses as well as name and physical address. See Sen Durbin's press release below.

If you will be impacted by this legislation contact EMTC and let us know your thoughts. EMTC is the trade association for small and mid sized businesses in ecommerce. Use the form on our home page or email us

press release

TRADE First Sale Transactions In Spotlight

Karen Kelly — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 15:17:13 GMT

On Remand, US Court of International Trade Again Rejects Transaction-Value Calculation Based on “First Sale” Prices Involving Non-Market Economy Parties | White & Case LLP - JDSupra

EMTC Submits Statement for the Record on Modernizing Trade Laws

Mariane Rowden — Sun, 26 Feb 2023 00:04:47 GMT

Arlington, VA--

EMTC submitted a statement for the record to the Senate Finance Committee relating to its February 16th hearing on “Ending Trade that Cheats American Workers By Modernizing Trade Laws and Enforcement, Fighting Forced Labor, Eliminating Counterfeits, and Leveling the Playing Field.”

In its statement, EMTC outlined two important concepts for cross-border e-commerce: 1) systems-based governance using AI and ML to manage trade risks; and 2) a "Trusted 2 Trade" global supply chain program. These concepts are part of EMTC's 21CCF Proposal released in November 2022.

EMTC is seeking trade community support for its proposal by completing the 21CCF Form.

EMTC Releases 21CCF Simplified Process Map

Mariane Rowden — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 23:49:32 GMT

Arlington, VA--

EMTC has released an infographic of what a Simplified Process could look like under our 21st Century Customs Framework (21CC) proposal., previously released in News Post on November 28, 2022.

EMTC is seeking trade community support by asking them to complete a 21CCF Proposal form.

TRADE Exporting Personal Data

Karen Kelly — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 20:23:41 GMT

On 24 February 2023, the Chinese Internet Information Office adopted Standard Contractual Measures for the exportation of personal information overseas, which will become effective from 1 June 2023. The main objective of Standard Measures is to protect personal information and control the transfer of data overseas.

TRADE Africa

Karen Kelly — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 19:35:49 GMT

Can African trade integration be a game changer? (worldbank.org)

EMTC welcomes all SMEs in Africa to join us. We support AfCFTA along with our Africa affiliates. EMTC supports trade simplification to achieve Article 2 and Article 10 goals of the Trade Area. We can help change the game!

TRADE Consumers Importing Medication

Karen Kelly — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 14:45:49 GMT

Milwaukee CBP Intercepts Shipment of Prescription Medication | U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Seized goods were unapproved medications going to a consumer residence.

TRADE 321 Pilot Expanded

Karen Kelly — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 14:40:56 GMT

CBP Expands 321 Data Pilot Participation | U.S. Customs and Border Protection

This pilot requires submission of data elements on the low value packages under $800 (de minimis). EMTC takes the view that trade should be simplified to facilitate growth of ecommerce. Quality data excels over quantity. Costs should be minimized. Request our position papers. Join us to support simplification

TRADE Disruptive Technology Strike Force

Karen Kelly — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 14:35:41 GMT

Justice and Commerce Departments Announce Creation of Disruptive Technology Strike Force | OPA | Department of Justice

The focus is export of technology

TRADE Penalty $600K

Karen Kelly — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 14:28:33 GMT

FTC Charges Supplement Marketer with Hijacking Ratings and Reviews on Amazon.com and Using Them to Deceive Consumers | Federal Trade Commission

TRANSPORTATION Power Outage Closes JFK

Karen Kelly — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 20:50:58 GMT

New York's JFK Airport terminal remains closed after power outage | Reuters

Check with your airlines Flights are canceled and turned around to origin

TRADE Simplification is the answer

Karen Kelly — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 15:36:50 GMT

reducing-the-red-tape-around-supply-chains.pdf (imgix.net)

This article was cited at a recent Senate Finance Hearing. EMTC supports simplification of global ecommerce trade.

TRANSPORTATION USPS Counterfeit Postage

Karen Kelly — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 19:08:22 GMT

USPS Warns the Public About Surge In Use of Counterfeit Postage - Newsroom - About.usps.com

Parcels with counterfeit postage will be seized. Comments are due to the Post Office in Washington DC by March 15 2023. The article contains details for submitting a comment.

TRADE eBay acquires 3PM

Karen Kelly — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 19:07:01 GMT

eBay Acquires 3PM Shield to Bring Advanced Marketplace Compliance Technology In-House (ebayinc.com)

TRADE Federal Trade Commission Official Change

Karen Kelly — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 19:28:08 GMT

Republican FTC Official Resigns Over Chair Lina Khan’s Agenda (msn.com)

EMTC Releases 2023 Trade Priorities

Mariane Rowden — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 02:13:14 GMT

Arlington, VA --

EMTC releases its 2023 Trade Priorities for the 118th Congress under the headline "The Year to Formulate a Digital Trade Policy."

Specifically, EMTC is calling on Congress to formulate a digital trade policy that accomplishes the following goals: 1) integrate regulation of digital goods into export and import statutory regimes; 2) simplify cross-border processes by reducing complexity of regulatory requirements; and 3) lead global trade on digital and physical goods by modernizing U.S. laws as a model for our trading partners and multi-lateral institutions.

For more information, contact EMTC CEO Marianne Rowden at mrowden@emtc.org.

TAX Digital Tax Proposed in Massachusetts

Karen Kelly — Sat, 11 Feb 2023 19:52:20 GMT

HD3052.pdf

According to the bill the revenue is expected to be $3M from digital taxes . Digital advertising includes but is not limited to digital interface (websites), banner advertising and search engine advertising if these are accessed by an IP address based in Massachusetts. Are you ready for more taxation? Join EMTC to push back against increased complexity and cost for small businesses.

TRADE Funds for SMEs in Puerto Rico

Karen Kelly — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 20:24:58 GMT

Puerto Rico Approved to Receive Federal Funding Through the State Small Business Credit Initiative to Support Small Business Financing Programs | U.S. Department of Commerce

TAX DOJ Penalizes Importer $22.8M

Karen Kelly — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 19:57:09 GMT

U.S. Attorney Announces $22.8 Million Settlement Of Civil Fraud Lawsuit Against Vitamin Importer For Underpaying Customs Duties Owed On Products Imported Into The United States | USAO-SDNY | Department of Justice

This importer misclassified goods and paid the price.

TRADE E-commerce A Significant Pillar of Growth

Karen Kelly — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 16:49:26 GMT

eCommerce is the biggest Metaverse | ecommerceDB.com

Digital media has an upward trajectory-however the end of the Digital Moratorium potentially in March 2024 could change that direction. Need more information? Contact EMTC . Want to help keep the trajectory upward? Join EMTC.

TRADE Increasing Recommerce

Karen Kelly — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 16:44:55 GMT

ReCommerce market grows by 60% | ecommerceDB.com

Recommerce- the sale of pre-owned, recycled or refurbished goods

TRANSPORTATION CSX Rail Deal

Karen Kelly — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 14:12:22 GMT

CSX: Paid Sick Leave for BMWED, BRC - Railway Age

CSX is a first mover on sick leave benefits Will others follow?

TRADE Comparing Payment Options for 2023

Karen Kelly — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 21:43:05 GMT

Square Vs. Stripe Comparison 2023 – Forbes Advisor

TRADE Etsy Shops Are Not Transferrable

Karen Kelly — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 20:27:30 GMT

Can I Transfer My Etsy Account to Someone Else? – Etsy Help

TRADE eBay 1099K Issue

Karen Kelly — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 20:21:29 GMT

Monthly Chat - February 8th at 1:00 pm PST - The eBay Community

Posting this notice to our friends and members to support our e-seller community

TRADE Amazon Earnings

Karen Kelly — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 20:15:59 GMT

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy explains the company's current mindset in surprise debut on earnings call – GeekWire

TRADE More Export Data

Karen Kelly — Sat, 04 Feb 2023 19:46:50 GMT

2023-02471.pdf (federalregister.gov)

This Federal Register notice will be published on Feb 6, 2023 It is a request to OMB for Country of Origin to be required in AES for foreign goods.

TRADE $22.8M Penalty for Misclassification Fraud

Karen Kelly — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 23:53:41 GMT

The message- Compliance matters.

TRADE US CBP Posts Trade Statistics

Karen Kelly — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 15:32:09 GMT

Steady uptick in trade: In FY 2022, CBP processed 39.1 million entries valued at over $3.35 trillion – a 19.46% increase from FY 2021.

The agency also collected approximately $104.6 billion in duties, a 22.42% increase over FY 2021. Overall, CBP collected approximately $111.9 billion in duties, taxes and other fees on behalf of the U.S. government in FY 2022, representing a 117% increase over a five-year period demonstrating the steady uptick in trade over this period.

In FY 2022, trade via the ocean environment accounted for 40.60% of the total import value, followed by air, truck, and rail.

TRADE Ian Saunders Nominated for WCO Secretary General

Karen Kelly — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 15:28:58 GMT

U.S. Announces Ian Saunders as U.S. Candidate for WCO Secretary General on International Customs Day | U.S. Customs and Border Protection (cbp.gov)

TRANSPORTATION Freighters Exit MEX

Karen Kelly — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 19:07:33 GMT

DHL leads freighter exodus from MEX as government ban looms - The Loadstar

Freighters have 108 days to move to a new hub

TRADE Import from China

Karen Kelly — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 19:57:02 GMT

UFLPA ACE Enhancement Region Alert Information Notice for Trade (cbp.gov)

Effective date is March 18, 2023. Postal codes for packages from China will be required. Start gathering data now if you source in China

TAX: SNOOP And the IRS

Karen Kelly — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 21:53:12 GMT

SNOOP SCOOP: New GOP bill would put stop to IRS's $600 online reporting requirement | Fox News

Join EMTC and our efforts to return the 1099K to its pre-American Rescue Act (2021) level.

TRANSPORTATION E-commerce Bulky Returns

Karen Kelly — Sun, 22 Jan 2023 13:29:14 GMT

FedEx Freight improves returns experience for customers | Post & Parcel (postandparcel.info)

The basic service covers 100% of the US for returns. This is a returns solution that leverages technology.

TRADE AI goes to Davos

Karen Kelly — Sat, 21 Jan 2023 18:44:31 GMT

ChatGPT and generative AI are the talk of this year's Davos forum (axios.com)

AI is capturing everyone's imagination

TRADE Export Controls on AI

Karen Kelly — Sat, 21 Jan 2023 18:36:46 GMT

Toward a New Multilateral Export Control Regime (csis.org)

Semiconductors, AI and supercomputers are in focus . Alternatives are available in other countries as US sales fall.

TRADE Goods Moving Between Northern Ireland and the EU

Karen Kelly — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 11:37:50 GMT

Commercial importers, certified traders and tax representatives — EU trade in duty paid excise goods (Excise Notice 204b) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Starting Feb 13 goods moving between Northern Ireland and the EU will use this process

TRADE Ecommerce 2023 Trends

Karen Kelly — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 19:54:41 GMT

(12) Top e-commerce trends to expect in 2023 | LinkedIn

E-commerce M-commerce Ai ....

TRANSPORTATION Digital Freight Forwarding for Ecommerce

Karen Kelly — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 15:52:12 GMT

Digital Freight Forwarding Platforms: Benefits and Challenges (andersenlab.com)

Digital Freight Forwarding emphasizes direct to consumer logistics Is it right for e-commerce?

Digital Forwarding vs Traditional Forwarding

Karen Kelly — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 15:26:25 GMT

Which are more precarious, post-Flexport cuts: 'digital' or 'traditional' forwarders? - The Loadstar

EMTC seeks to provide information and varying perspectives on ecommerce news to keep our members and friends informed.

USPS Raising Prices Again Jan 22 2023

Karen Kelly — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 12:24:51 GMT

Postage prices are rising — again — as inflation woes hit the US Postal Service's budget. Here's how much it will cost you. (msn.com)

UPS Contract Negotiations Starting

Karen Kelly — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 12:15:43 GMT

UPS' drivers union is threatening to strike over 6 key issues (msn.com)

The Teamsters are presenting 6 issues to management. This includes making gig workers actual employees.

TRADE Supply Chains Change - Country of Origins Change

Karen Kelly — Tue, 27 Dec 2022 12:13:32 GMT

5 Places Where Companies Are Moving Their Supply Chains Outside China (businessinsider.com)

E-buyers should confirm with their vendors the source of the materials and components they procure. Changes in supply chain can impact the country of origin of a final good, even if the final assembly is in the buyer's country.

TRADE 1099K Gift- A Delay in Effective Date

Karen Kelly — Sun, 25 Dec 2022 20:24:08 GMT

IRS Delays $600 Threshold Rule for PayPal, Venmo, CashApp Users (msn.com)

EMTC provides its members with different perspectives on key trade issues that impact e-commerce .

TRADE: A Gift from the IRS

Karen Kelly — Sun, 25 Dec 2022 19:41:01 GMT

Rejoice! IRS Delays Challenging 1099-K Reporting Changes Until Next Year (msn.com)

The IRS points out that the delay in issuing 1099Ks at the $600 level does not change the obligation to report all income. In parallel efforts there are proposals to raise the threshold for issuance of the tax documents.

TRADE 1099Ks for $600 coming in January

Karen Kelly — Sun, 25 Dec 2022 12:26:04 GMT

Commentary: New IRS requirements raise questions about vow to only expand audits on rich (msn.com)

Government reports have suggested that small businesses and gig workers account for a disproportionate share of the tax gap — the total amount of tax underpayments and nonpayments. Lowering the 1099-K reporting threshold to $600 per year is clearly meant to address that perceived gap.

TRADE UPDATE American Innovation & Choice On Line

Karen Kelly — Sat, 24 Dec 2022 12:19:52 GMT

How Big Tech fought antitrust reform — and won | The Hill

Despite significant lobbying, this antitrust bill was not included in the 4000+ page Omnibus Package passed by House and Senate to fund the government through Sept 30, 2023.

TRADE US Kenya FTA

Karen Kelly — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 11:51:20 GMT

Regional court nullifies Kenya-US trade agreements (alptrade.africa)

TRADE Proposal to Raise 1099K Threshold

Karen Kelly — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 21:51:41 GMT

Hagerty, Manchin propose $10,000 threshold for Venmo, PayPal tax reporting change (cnbc.com)

TRADE INFORM Bill included in Omnibus Spending

Karen Kelly — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 21:50:03 GMT

The Inform Bill Summary (S. 936 117th Congress; Durbin (D-IL))

This bill requires online marketplaces to collect, verify, and disclose certain information from high-volume, third-party sellers.

High-volume, third-party sellers include online marketplace participants that conduct 200 or more transactions resulting in total revenues of $5,000 or more during a continuous 12-month period. Online marketplaces must acquire these sellers' (1) bank account numbers, (2) government-issued identification, (3) tax identification numbers, and (4) contact information. Online marketplaces must verify this information and annually certify any changes to it.

Further, online marketplaces must make certain information (e.g., sellers' names and contact information) available to consumers through the sellers' product listings and provide consumers with methods to report electronically and by telephone any suspicious activity on the marketplace.

The bill provides the Federal Trade Commission with the authority to enforce these requirements.

TRADE 301 Exclusions Released

Karen Kelly — Sun, 18 Dec 2022 12:39:53 GMT

USTR Extends Exclusions from China Section 301 Tariffs | United States Trade Representative

TRANSPORTATION West Coast Volume Down Through Mid 2023

Karen Kelly — Sat, 17 Dec 2022 15:30:42 GMT

LA/LB imports drop double digits; slump predicted through spring (freightwaves.com)

The absence of a West Coast port labor contract is a major factor. Volumes are down 24% . The Chinese New Year holiday is expected to run Jan 7 through Feb 6 for many companies.

TAX Fed is Moving Fast

Karen Kelly — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 13:22:02 GMT

Chart: The Fed Is Moving Historically Fast to Tame Inflation | Statista

Interest Rates were historically low. However, since March the Fed has raised the rate by an unprecedented 425 basis points to counter inflation. Inflation is too much cash chasing too few goods- an imbalance in supply and demand.

TRADE & TAX Digital Assets

Karen Kelly — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 12:34:25 GMT

US Senators Warren, Marshall Introduce Digital Assets Anti-Money Laundering Bill (msn.com)

TRADE Gig Economy Contractors

Karen Kelly — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 20:37:53 GMT

Biz groups say Biden independent contractor rule clashes with federal law (msn.com)

The Biden proposal requires that contractors be considered employees if they are "economically dependent" upon the company. It would replace a Trump administration rule that allows those who own a business or who work for competing companies to be treated as contractors. A final decision will be in the Spring.

EMTC Submits Written Statement to Senate Finance Subcommittee on Trade Policy in the Digital Economy

Mariane Rowden — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 00:24:40 GMT

Arlington, VA--

Today, EMTC submitted a written statement for the record concerning the topics covered in the hearing on “Opportunities and Challenges for Trade Policy in the Digital Economy” held on November 30, 2022.

EMTC emphasized the importance of Senate Finance Subcommittee to create a framework to integrate equal treatment of physical and digital goods.

TRADE App Based Workers

Karen Kelly — Sun, 11 Dec 2022 12:53:26 GMT

Putting Workers’ Voices First (flexassociation.org)

EMTC is a platform for e-commerce. We focus primarily on cross border trade, tax and transportation, but we work with others in the e-commerce ecosystem on issues that could impact our members and friends of the association.

TRANSPORTATION Trends in Logistics 2023

Karen Kelly — Sun, 11 Dec 2022 12:44:10 GMT

Six Logistics Trends to Watch for in 2023 | SupplyChainBrain

Watch for more M&A, outsourcing and increased use of technology. EMTC expects use of AI/ML use to accelerate across all of e-commerce

TRADE Payment Services

Karen Kelly — Sat, 10 Dec 2022 15:09:19 GMT

PayPal usage around 90% in Europe and the U.S. | ecommerceDB.com

These are the Third Party Providers, among others, who may be sending you a 1099K if you are in the US

TAX 1099K and $600 Threshold

Karen Kelly — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 19:53:31 GMT

Americans warned about looming IRS audits of Venmo payments: 'They're targeting you' | Fox News

"This is going to hit... the middle class"

TRADE 1099Ks Will the laws change?

Karen Kelly — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 18:23:55 GMT

EBay, Lawmakers Push to Change Tax Reporting Rule in Lame Duck (bloombergtax.com)

The American Rescue Act signed by the Biden Administration in March 2021 lowered the 1099K requirement from $20,000 + 200 transactions to $600 of gross revenue (not taxable income)

TRANSPORTATION Freight Rates Sinking

Karen Kelly — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 16:49:09 GMT

Container shipping rates still sinking, no sign yet of market floor (freightwaves.com)

The average rate decline is 78% year over year What does that mean for the global economy and trade?

TRANSPORTATION Rail Strike- It's Not Over

Karen Kelly — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 16:05:50 GMT

Rail workers warn of exodus after Congress forces through deal | The Hill

In 60 days workers will receive an average of $16,000 in pay and bonuses then some may quit. Did the administration halt the rail strike and the trains?

TRANSPORTATION ILWU & PMA Negotiations

Karen Kelly — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 15:16:29 GMT

ILWU compels dockworkers to labor without a contract three months after expiration - World Socialist Web Site (wsws.org)

The contract expired in July 2022. EMTC strives to provide multiple perspectives on news in Trade, Tax and Transportation.

1099K for 2022 Tax Filing

Karen Kelly — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 21:56:46 GMT

Get Ready now to file your 2022 federal income tax return | Internal Revenue Service (irs.gov)

TRANSPORTATION House Averts Rail Strike Now On to the Senate

Karen Kelly — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 20:00:14 GMT

House votes to avert rail strike, provide workers paid sick leave | The Hill

TRANSPORTATION House Averts Rail Strike Now On to the Senate

Karen Kelly — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 19:58:38 GMT

House votes to avert rail strike, provide workers paid sick leave | The Hill

TRANSPORTATION Rail Lines in the Sand

Karen Kelly — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 11:53:50 GMT

Railroads, unions draw their lines in sand as Biden, Congress move to prevent strike (msn.com)

AAR said that 467,000 trucks and trailers would be needed to move the amount of rail-bound freight per day in the event of a strike.

TRANSPORTATION Rail Strike

Karen Kelly — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 11:44:07 GMT

Biden’s Big Union Deal Could Be About To Implode (msn.com)

Will Congress step in? Biden called on Congress Monday to use its authority under the Railway Labor Act to force unions to comply with the administration’s deal before a Dec. 9 strike deadline

EMTC Releases 21CCF Proposal

Mariane Rowden — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 20:21:24 GMT

Arlington, VA--

Today, EMTC released its Proposal for 21st Century Customs Framework (21CCF) to the 21CCF Task Force which seeks specific statutory changes to Title 6 and Title 19 for customs modernization legislation.

For more information, please contact EMTC CEO Marianne Rowden at mrowden@emtc.org.

Holiday Spending

Karen Kelly — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 19:49:59 GMT

Chart: Holiday Spending Grows Despite Inflation Woes | Statista

Year over year spending is up despite inflation.

Unions Reject 2nd Biden Brokered Deal

Karen Kelly — Fri, 25 Nov 2022 18:33:19 GMT

Rail strike update: SMART-TD rejects Biden Admin deal. What are railroad unions asking for? (msn.com)

TRANSPORTATION Unions Aligned to Strike

Karen Kelly — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 21:59:47 GMT

With unions aligned, timeline for rail strike and railroad emergency prep is now clear (msn.com)

The potential date is December 9. Preparations begin Dec 2. Businesses should track their in-transit inventory now.

TRADE Amazon Fees Going Up and New Fees Added

Karen Kelly — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 21:36:20 GMT

Amazon Shakes Up Selling Fees for 2023 - How It Breaks Down - EcommerceBytes

There will be significant increases in Amazon Fulfillment service fees including outbound, storage and inventory starting January 17 2023 with new fees added during Q1-Q2

TRANSPORTATION Rail Strike Update

Karen Kelly — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 20:27:08 GMT

‘I think we’re going to see Congress panic and step in’: rail union president predicts intervention as strike looms (msn.com)

Amazon Layoffs To Continue Into 2023

Karen Kelly — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 19:52:13 GMT

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy addresses layoffs, says 'there will be more role reductions' – GeekWire

Scenarios for a December Rail Strike

Karen Kelly — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 23:59:04 GMT

With U.S. economy at risk, here's how a national rail strike could start in December (msn.com)

This article outlines possible outcomes and strike dates in early December. There are multiple unions voting but a strike can be called if just one refuses to ratify the contract.

Rail Strike Potential Grows

Karen Kelly — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 23:45:27 GMT

Rail strike potential grows, threatening to worsen supply chain backlogs, inflation (nbcnews.com)

The current contract was brokered by the Biden Administration. The 2 largest unions are voting with available results next week . Estimated cost of a strike- $2Billion per day.

December 4 Deadline for Rail Strike

Karen Kelly — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 23:42:27 GMT

Freight railroads still believe strike can be avoided | CNN Business

To date 3 unions have rejected the contract. More voting results are due next week

USITC Releases Report on the Distributional Effects of Trade and Trade Policy

Mariane Rowden — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 00:05:45 GMT

Washington, DC --

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) released a report on the Distributional Effects of Trade and Trade Policy on U.S. Workers. The report was requested by USTR Katherine Tai to gather information from a wide array people to who are underrepresented in quantitative analyses, but negatively impacted by U.S. trade policy.

TAXES DUE BEFORE APRIL 15

Karen Kelly — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 20:38:29 GMT

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/11/15/business-owners-have-a-big-tax-deadline-coming-up-well-before-april.html

Pandemic deferred Social Security taxes due January 3 2023

1099K's will be issued soon

Late filing penalties are 5-25%

TAX Small Business & The Economy

Karen Kelly — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 16:34:21 GMT

Small businesses still dealing with inflation, labor shortages | Fox Business

According to the National Federation of Independent Business, 33% of small business owners cited inflation as their most important problem in October. That number is three points higher than was reported in September.

TAX Small Business & The Economy

Karen Kelly — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 16:32:14 GMT

Small businesses say inflation is cutting into profits: New survey (cnbc.com)

The U.S. economy has seen record-high inflation, with the consumer price index up 8.3% over the past year. That inflationary pressure means higher costs for small business owners who then have to make the difficult decision of how much of those costs they can afford to pass on to their customers without risking losing business

CBP Commissioner Resigns

Mariane Rowden — Sat, 12 Nov 2022 14:11:47 GMT

Washington, D.C. --

The Washington Post reported the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner Chris Magnus has resigned after news circulated that U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas asked for Magnus' resignation or he would be fired. See the full article at: CBP head Chris Magnus has resigned, following standoff with DHS Secretary Mayorkas - The Washington Post

Manufacturing Activities Weakened in October

Karen Kelly — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 15:53:53 GMT

Fifth District Survey of Manufacturing Activity, October 25, 2022 (richmondfed.org)

The Federal Reserve Bank reported little relief for supply chains

Demand and Inflation Concerns Weigh Down US Industry

Karen Kelly — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 15:48:38 GMT

 (spglobal.com)

Private sector firms recorded a downturn, with new orders decreasing marginally. Increase in cost is historically elevated.

TRADE: Sanctions Violations Guidance

Karen Kelly — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 11:06:00 GMT

Indictment of Oligarchs a How-to Guide to Avoid US Sanctions (voanews.com)

The key is the cash. The outcome is an indictment.

TRADE Change to Buy American Act

Karen Kelly — Sat, 15 Oct 2022 15:06:30 GMT

Buy American Act Changes Finalized - GHY International

The effective date for 60% content is October 25, 2022. The use of "American Made" for goods can be difficult as most products contain some foreign content. This act increases the US content from the current 55% to 75% over seven years.

TRANSPORTATION Potential Rail Strike

Karen Kelly — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 17:06:49 GMT

The threat of a freight railroad strike is back (msn.com)

Maintenace workers rejected the proposed contract. Other union groups are still voting.

PayPal Apologizes for Misinformation Penalty

Karen Kelly — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 10:43:14 GMT

PayPal apologizes for policy notice saying users could face $2,500 fines for misinformation (msn.com)

The company stated this "Acceptable Use Policy" (AUP) was issued in error. PayPal also owns Venmo.

PayPal Changes in Terms

Karen Kelly — Sun, 09 Oct 2022 10:49:47 GMT

PayPal Sets Social Media Ablaze with Major Change (msn.com)

PayPal's revenue is derived from fees. It is imposing a "misinformation" penalty fee of $2500 and withdrawing from the customer account.

OFAC Issues Tango Settlement and Sanctions Compliance Guidance for Instant Payment Systems

Mariane Rowden — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 17:34:27 GMT

Washington, DC--

On September 30, 2022, OFAC made the following announcement:

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing "Sanctions Compliance Guidance for Instant Payment Systems” which emphasizes the importance of taking a risk-based approach to managing sanctions risks in the context of new payment technologies such as instant payment systems and to highlight considerations relevant to managing those risks. This guidance also encourages developers of instant payment systems to incorporate sanctions compliance considerations and features as they develop these systems.

Companies in the e-commerce ecosystem should join EMTC to get training on international trade compliance.

White House Releases AI Bill of Rights

Mariane Rowden — Wed, 05 Oct 2022 16:43:57 GMT

Washington, DC--

The White House posted to its website from the Office of Science and Technology Policy a "Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights" noting:

"To advance President Biden’s vision, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy has identified five principles that should guide the design, use, and deployment of automated systems to protect the American public in the age of artificial intelligence."

Click this link to access the Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights.

TRADE Exports and FX Rates

Karen Kelly — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 14:46:47 GMT

For Corporate America, Strong U.S. Dollar Cuts Both Ways - WSJ

The strong dollar is making US goods more expensive around the world.

TRADE: East Coast Ports Volume Increase

Karen Kelly — Mon, 26 Sep 2022 14:02:59 GMT

New York is now No. 1 port in a tipping point for U.S.-bound trade (ampproject.org)

NYNJ moved 843191 TEUs in August, but vessels still waiting for berths.

TRADE: Exports Under AfCFTA

Karen Kelly — Sun, 25 Sep 2022 11:41:23 GMT

Kenya makes its first export under the AfCFTA agreement – FREIGHT LOGISTICS MAGAZINE (feaffa.com)

Congratulations! EMTC is speaking on the opportunities for AfCFTA on October 18 at the 2nd Annual Ecommerce and Logistics Conference (South Africa)

CBP Increases Interest Rates

Karen Kelly — Fri, 23 Sep 2022 20:06:02 GMT

Federal Register :: Quarterly IRS Interest Rates Used in Calculating Interest on Overdue Accounts and Refunds on Customs Duties

TAXES: 1099K Notices in Your Email

Karen Kelly — Fri, 23 Sep 2022 16:00:46 GMT

A 1099-K Notification from PayPal Alerts Seller to Unanticipated Problem - EcommerceBytes

If the emails says "View Updates to your PayPal Account " take note. Your gross payment for goods and services exceeded $600. You may owe taxes to the IRS and potentially your state.

Market Place News: Facebook

Karen Kelly — Fri, 23 Sep 2022 14:38:32 GMT

Facebook and Zuckerberg Take Painful Decisions (msn.com)

As a result of stagnant growth FB plans to cut expenses by 10%. This includes "drastic staffing cuts". Reportedly FB employees are being asked to re-apply for their jobs under re-structuring efforts.

Market Place News: Amazon

Karen Kelly — Fri, 16 Sep 2022 14:41:59 GMT

Amazon closing, canceling, delaying fulfillment centers nationwide (msn.com)

Nearly 70 facilities impacted by Amazon's decisions

FedEx to close locations

Karen Kelly — Fri, 16 Sep 2022 13:34:00 GMT

https://www.linkedin.com/news/story/fedex-to-cut-costs-withdraws-outlook-4956177/

Rail Tentative Deal

Karen Kelly — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 20:45:10 GMT

Rail strike averted by tentative deal - FreightWaves

According to various sources, each of over 125,000 rail workers will receive $11K payment when the contract is signed as part of the contract agreement for a cost of over $1,375,000,000 at signing.

Averted Rail Strike? Unions Need to Vote

Karen Kelly — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 20:40:15 GMT

Averted U.S. Railroad Strike Is Wake-Up Call For Company Executives (forbes.com)

This article has good advice for planning for supply disruptions

TRANSPORTATION France Felixstowe and Liverpool

Karen Kelly — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 17:22:25 GMT

Transport strikes put supply chains under duress again - FreightWaves

More September-October strikes to negatively impact supply chains

TRADE CPI rises in August

Karen Kelly — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 13:52:27 GMT

Dow drops over 600 points as stocks tumble after hotter-than-expected CPI reading (msn.com)

E-Sellers need to factor in new economic data for their Holiday and 2023 strategies.

Intermodal Freight Stopped Including Ecommerce Packages

Karen Kelly — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 12:57:08 GMT

Freight rail operators say they can’t carry hazardous goods or your e-commerce package, blaming a looming rail strike (msn.com)

Norfolk Southern has stopped carrying shipping containers effective Sept 13 in preparation for a potential strike. Hazmat is also not being accepted by several railroads as a precaution for safety of the country.

TRANSPORTATION: Disastrous Rail Strike Edges Closer

Karen Kelly — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 19:17:32 GMT

The White House is racing to prevent a railroad worker strike, fearing it could cripple the economy and hurt Democrats in the midterms (msn.com)

If there's no deal by Friday, a threatened railroad worker strike could cause "economic disaster."

Leadership and AI- A Trend to Watch?

Karen Kelly — Sat, 10 Sep 2022 18:48:54 GMT

Chinese game company appointed the world’s first humanoid robot as its CEO (interestingengineering.com)

Virtual CEO, Ms. Tang Yu started her position in the company’s principal subsidiary, Fujian NetDragon Websoft

TRANSPORTATION: Railroads Cut Services

Karen Kelly — Sat, 10 Sep 2022 18:10:15 GMT

US Freight Railroads to Cut Services as Union Talks Fail, Report Says (msn.com)

Reduced services starts on Sept 12 and a strike on Sept 17 seems more likely. Anticipated cost $2Billion daily.

Will the Holidays Be De-Railed?

Karen Kelly — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 19:27:46 GMT

Potential rail strike threatens to kneecap US economy ahead of midterms | The Hill

A strike and President's Board calls for 24% increase in wages, bonuses and back pay

Most $1B Start Ups Founded by Immigrants

Karen Kelly — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 11:15:54 GMT

Most Billion-Dollar Startups In The U.S. Founded By Immigrants (forbes.com)

One More 2023 Challenge for E-commerce

Karen Kelly — Tue, 06 Sep 2022 18:30:34 GMT

US faces biggest strike EVER as 350,000 UPS workers are set to strike over better conditions (msn.com)

Add a strike to the already mounting challenges small businesses are facing

The Future of E-commerce?

Karen Kelly — Mon, 05 Sep 2022 15:17:16 GMT

Why India could single-handedly shape the future of e-commerce this summer | Fortune

FR Notice of License Revocation

Karen Kelly — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 14:06:07 GMT

Federal Register :: Notice of Revocation of Customs Brokers' Licenses

The notice contains of individuals and companies whose brokerage license have been revoked. E-sellers & small businesses should check that their service provider is not on this list.

Pilots Strike - Flights Canceled

Karen Kelly — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 18:40:33 GMT

Lufthansa Cargo pilots to join strike on Friday - FreightWaves

This includes freighters.

Port Automation and the West Coast Negotiations

Karen Kelly — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 15:48:08 GMT

US labor dispute: Dock workers say ′no′ to port automation | Business | Economy and finance news from a German perspective | DW | 01.09.2022

Shorter Queue Due to Lower Import Demand LA/LB

Karen Kelly — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 14:44:36 GMT

Only 8 ships waiting off Southern California — but 41 off Savannah (freightwaves.com)

There are 66,467 loaded containers waiting to move out of the port of LA

1099K is Sinking In for Resellers

Karen Kelly — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 20:54:37 GMT

Why new IRS rules will be an absolute disaster for casual eBay users (msn.com)

EMTC highlighted the impact of the 1099K to our members and friends last Summer.

Weekends Aren't Free

Karen Kelly — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 10:53:09 GMT

Homepage - Port of Long Beach (polb.com)

Weekends are no longer exempted from free time starting Sept 1, 2022

Railroad Worker Strike in September?

Karen Kelly — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 10:49:16 GMT

Railroad workers prepared to strike next month: survey (msn.com)

The key date is September 16 .

Additional Federal Regulation of Maritime

Karen Kelly — Sun, 28 Aug 2022 19:02:41 GMT

FMC considers mandate for shipping lines, terminals to share data | Supply Chain Dive

Will mandated data sharing help supply chain?

Emergency Order for Port of New York ?

Karen Kelly — Sun, 28 Aug 2022 18:43:30 GMT

New York port truckers press FMC for emergency order - FreightWaves

Container storage data would improve logistics at New York ports

Nissho Iwai and the Meyer Case

Karen Kelly — Sun, 28 Aug 2022 11:42:16 GMT

pwc-federal-circuit-vacates-remands-cit-decision-on-first-sale.pdf

The Meyer case has been remanded to CIT for another review.

FedEx Grounded for the Holidays?

Karen Kelly — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 15:18:07 GMT

FedEx partners threaten to halt holiday deliveries (msn.com)

Some contractors who deliver packages for FedEx Ground Division are demanding increases to cover rising costs.

Amazon and Antitrust-Again?

Karen Kelly — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 14:36:37 GMT

DC attorney general pushes to revive antitrust lawsuit against Amazon | The Hill

The case may be re-emerging in DC

NMIC

Karen Kelly — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 22:49:26 GMT

China’s Rocky Economy Is a Major Warning for the U.S. (msn.com)

The trend toward deglobalization is happening in some places-but not others. Decoupling from China is a trend and it is impacting China

Felixestowe Port Dockworkers

Karen Kelly — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 20:46:07 GMT

Felixstowe Port Accuses Union of Letting Down Dockworkers (gcaptain.com)

In the UK, inflation is on track for 18% next year according to Citibank.

UK Target Operating Model 2023

Karen Kelly — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 12:37:35 GMT

‘UK trade is changing,’ warns expert ahead of publication of government’s new Target Operating Model - The Institute of Export and International Trade

Watch for more news this fall on the changes and how businesses need to respond.

New Requirements for ACH Payments

Karen Kelly — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 12:48:15 GMT

Plaid-NACHA-Whitepaper-R2__2_.pdf (ctfassets.net)

The use of ACH for web payments must include standards to detect fraud. ACH fraud is currently $.08 for every $10,000 of transactions. This is the lowest of all payments forms. Read the suggested account validation methods here.

Europe Drives Digital Standards For Shipping

Karen Kelly — Sun, 21 Aug 2022 19:43:02 GMT

DCSA and the European Shippers' Council Agree to Collaborate to Drive Adoption of DCSA Standards - DCSA

DCSA and ESC are collaborating to develop containerized shipping standards to improve visibility of cargo.

Inflation Reduction Act bans port automation

Karen Kelly — Tue, 16 Aug 2022 17:56:55 GMT

Billions in port grants rolled into Democrats’ inflation bill - FreightWaves

This legislation prevents port automation in the face of larger ships and rising container volumes.

The Future of Automation at Global Ports

Karen Kelly — Tue, 16 Aug 2022 17:55:08 GMT

The Future of Automation at Terminals & Ports | iContainers

China and other large ports are automating

Small Business Economics What's Ahead?

Karen Kelly — Tue, 16 Aug 2022 16:59:34 GMT

Jamie Dimon warns ‘something worse’ than a recession could be coming (msn.com)

Interest rates and tensions with China are rising. Oil prices are down but home heating season is on the horizon. How are you planning for 2022Q4 and 2023? Expert perspectives vary.

UPS Peak Season Charges Effective August 14 2022

Karen Kelly — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 14:12:56 GMT

PeakDemandSurcharges_US.pdf (ups.com)

UPS is applying peak season surcharges effective August 14, with no end date specified.

FedEx Peak Season Rates Start in September

Karen Kelly — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 14:08:31 GMT

FedEx sets earlier start date for peak delivery surcharges - FreightWaves

Fedex will apply peak season surcharges starting on Labor Day

Small Business More About the Rising Costs

Karen Kelly — Sun, 14 Aug 2022 17:24:26 GMT

eBay and Etsy 'Shipping Tax' Takes Effect October 2nd (ecommercebytes.com)

Are commissions on shipping fees a tax?

Small Business Shipping Costs Increase

Karen Kelly — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 19:29:41 GMT

Postal Service plans to hike prices for holidays (msn.com)

Rates for priority mail, first-class services and ground shipping would increase by as little as 25 cents in some cases, and as much as $6.50 in others

Small Businesses Face More Obstacles

Karen Kelly — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 13:27:41 GMT

New Obstacles Emerge For Small Businesses Two Years After COVID Struck (yahoo.com)

Small business battled and overcame Covid challenges and the ongoing supply chain disruptions. Now it's increasing interest rates that drive up inventory carrying costs and impact consumer spending, and a worker shortage. Recent legislation includes increased regulation and tax increases including IRS audits of middle income earners.

Strike at Felixestowe August 21-29

Karen Kelly — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 15:58:06 GMT

UK’s Biggest Container Port To Be Hit By Eight Days of Strikes (gcaptain.com)

The union and the port have not agreed on the rate of pay increase. A port strike would add to the supply disruptions from the rail worker walkouts and staffing shortages for airlines. Re-routed freight will inflict potential increased costs for cargo owners.

East Coast Volume Up 12% On Time Arrivals 20%

Karen Kelly — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 15:38:43 GMT

West to East Cargo Shift Causing Most Ships to Arrive Late at East Coast Ports (gcaptain.com)

Cargo is shifting to East Coast ports but ships are still parked outside port limits waiting to berth for nearly 10 days. Shanghai to New York rates are still near $10K per box. Demand is changing. A West Coast port strike is still a possibility until the PMA contract is signed. EMTC follows Transportation issues. Contact us if you have questions

Supply Chain Pressure Is It Easing?

Karen Kelly — Sun, 07 Aug 2022 10:24:55 GMT

Supply-chain pressures—which drove inflation during the pandemic—are once again trying to tell us something (msn.com)

The New York Fed believes that supply chain pressures are easing. Maersk sees fourth quarter as the start to a return to "normalcy.

Transportation Long Queues on East Coast

Karen Kelly — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 13:20:19 GMT

As East Coast ports take more share of China trade, expect more bottlenecks for supply chain (msn.com)

The wait time in Savannah is 13 days. The wait time in Los Angeles is 6 days. China wait time is 1 day. Automation is one of the sticking points in West Coast labor negotiations.

Shopify 2022 Q2 Massive Losses

Karen Kelly — Thu, 04 Aug 2022 19:37:02 GMT

The Details of Shopify's Massive Q2 2022 Loss - Practical Ecommerce

Shopify released on July 27 disappointing second-quarter financial results, announced a 10% staff reduction and permanent remote work for most of its employees.

China Retaliates Against Taiwan

Karen Kelly — Thu, 04 Aug 2022 13:17:28 GMT

China Retaliates Against Taiwan After Pelosi Visit: What It Means For Semiconductors, Other Key Sectors (msn.com)

China has imposed commercial sanctions on Taiwan following Speaker Pelosi's visit. The sanctions may affect global supply chains, particularly semiconductor dependent products. EMTC commented on teh USTR proposal for trade with Taiwan. You can read our comments.

A Nightmare= Higher Interest Rates + Inflation + Unemployment

Karen Kelly — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 17:59:24 GMT

Recent economic data have been the Fed's 'worst nightmare,' economist says (msn.com)

Yahoo Finance provides a perspective on the recent economic data being released. EMTC seeks to provide multiple sources of information to help small businesses develop strategies for their businesses.

CBO Unsustainable Debt Trajectory

Karen Kelly — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 14:11:17 GMT

CBO Director Discusses Inflation, Interest Costs, New Reconciliation Proposal, and America’s Unsustainable Debt (pgpf.org)

CBO is scoring the recent legislative proposals and the current economic environment . Thanks to the Peterson Foundation for this article and information

Chips and Science Act Passes Senate

Karen Kelly — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 19:33:14 GMT

Senate passes Chips and Science Act, a 'historic' investment in U.S. innovation and tech – GeekWire

This 1,000 page bill authorizes $250Billion of spending of which $50Billion is for chip production. Another significant portion is for STEM research and education. Note that it authorizes a supply chain database. EMTC members will be receiving more information and analysis on the contents of this bill.

Ecommerce in Ghana

Karen Kelly — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 19:32:30 GMT

The next chapter of Ghana’s e-commerce revolution | LinkedIn

Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers Warns of Recession

Karen Kelly — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 17:32:27 GMT

Small businesses are hit hardest by economic events such as recession and inflation. Some experts forecast inflation to drop by 1-2 points from 9.1% to 7.5-8%. The potential for recession is also under discussion as news outlets report that companies are canceling job offers and/or cutting jobs. GDP data is due out this week.

The top economist who knew inflation would be a disaster says get ready for a bumpy recession ride: ‘Soft landings represent a kind of triumph of hope over experience.’ (msn.com)

Chips Plus- Possible Vote This Week

Karen Kelly — Sun, 24 Jul 2022 17:45:06 GMT

Chips Plus passed the first Senate hurdle last week. A second Senate vote is needed. The House must also pass it. The House goes to August recess on July 27. The bill as written includes $52Billion of unfunded chips factory funding (ie to Intel, Samsung, Taiwan Semiconductor), tax credits and authorization of "science agencies" among other not defined areas. Sen Schumer (D-NY) has stated that Chips will benefit upstate New York. The question is increasing debt versus re-shoring chips production.

US Senate Passes CHIPS Act Temperature Check, but Challenges Linger (hpcwire.com)

Maersk Air Cargo

Karen Kelly — Sat, 23 Jul 2022 20:33:05 GMT

Shipping line Maersk outsources new cargo jets to Amerijet - FreightWaves

Maersk will add air cargo capacity to its ocean cargo offerings later this year

Recession and Small Business

Karen Kelly — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 13:51:35 GMT

Small business owners blitz Capitol Hill over inflation, recession fears | The Hill

Small business owners flew to Washington to raise awareness of the impact of the recession on them. Add to this other bills under consideration such as Pass through Tax adding 3.8% federal tax ; potential loss of de minimis (calculated at $499Billion cost) and the American Rescue Act 1099K for on line small businesses.

Truckers Protest & Lack of Longshoremen Close Port

Karen Kelly — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 13:12:38 GMT

Large trucker protests over California's gig worker law AB5 shut down Port of Oakland terminals (msn.com)

Port of Oakland officials tell CNBC that as a result of the lack of longshoremen to work at the terminals, there were closures. ILWU labor came to work this morning at SSA terminal, they said, however, once they arrived, some ILWU members chose not to enter the terminal. Without a full complement of labor, SSA decided to close its operations today.

EMTC Issues Letter to Congressional Leaders on High Cost of America COMPETES Act

Mariane Rowden — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 21:30:12 GMT

Washington, DC --

EMTC sent a letter to Congressional leaders seeking removal of the Import Security and Fairness Act from the America COMPETES Act legislation, which is pending before House and Senate conferees for final text negotiations. EMTC estimates that the de minimis provision will impose an additional cost of $499 billion on e-sellers, many of which are micro, small and medium size businesses (MSMEs).

EMTC has been a signatory to multi-association letters (issued in February 2022 and March 2022) advising Congress about the negative impact that including the Import Security and Fairness Act in the America COMPETES Act will have on U.S. companies. See EMTC Fact Sheet on the America COMPETES Act.

EMTC hopes that these cost estimates will provide Congress with the necessary information to strip the de minimis provision from the bill.

e-Commerce in Ghana

Karen Kelly — Sun, 19 Jun 2022 17:00:42 GMT

Paul Asinor, Executive Director of e-Commerce Association of Ghana, an affiliate of EMTC, was the keynote speaker at Jumia's 10th anniversary celebration. Paul gave an excellent overview of the state of e-commerce in Ghana and Africa. EMTC is pleased to share his speech with you. e-CAG and EMTC share the goal of removing administrative burdens to boost e-commerce growth and openness to dialogue with regulators. Our leadership team congratulates Jumia Ghana on its 10th anniversary.

https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:32d6a0b8-38f6-37f6-b514-9ff6ab16e0fc

WTO Moratorium on Customs Duties on Electronic Transmissions May Expire in 2024

Mariane Rowden — Fri, 17 Jun 2022 16:20:19 GMT

Geneva, Switzerland --

As a result of negotiations during the World Trade Organization's 12th Ministerial Conference, trade ministers have produced a Draft Ministerial Decision that would extend the moratorium on imposing customs duties on electronic transmissions until March 31, 2024. The critical question is whether this extension changes anything?

Since adopting the Declaration on Global Electronic Commerce in 1998, the moratorium on customs duties on electronic transmissions has been revisited and extended by the WTO every two years at its ministerial conference. In 2021, India and South Africa put forward a communication on The Moratorium on Customs Duties on Electronic Transmissions: Need for Clarity on its Scope and Impact.

While EMTC hoped that the WTO would produce a text for electronic commerce, it became clear over the past few months that not enough progress was made on the Work Programme on Electronic Commerce.

However, most observers have monitored the efforts of Member States (principally India and South Africa) to end the Moratorium, particularly at MC12. While the moratorium is extended until MC13 (by December 31, 2023), the WTO General Council may extend the moratorium if MC13 is delayed.

What are the chances that the following will occur before December 2023:

the WTO's Work Programme on Electronic Commerce produces an agreement acceptable to Member States and adopted.
the global minimum rate for a Digital Services Tax will be adopted and implemented by Member States before MC13.

H.E. Mene on AfCFTA

Karen Kelly — Tue, 14 Jun 2022 14:48:22 GMT

Wamkele Mene: AfCFTA must set agenda on intellectual property and subsidies - African Business

The African Continental Free Trade Area is the world's newest and most ambitious trade bloc. It covers 55 countries and 1.2B consumers.

UK SELLERS HAVE WALMART MARKETPLACE ALTERNATIVE

Karen Kelly — Tue, 14 Jun 2022 14:39:38 GMT

Walmart (NYSE:WMT) Seeks UK Sellers for Amazon, eBay Rival - Bloomberg

WTO 12th Ministerial Session: The Pandemic Food and Trade

Karen Kelly — Tue, 14 Jun 2022 14:23:18 GMT

WTO | 2022 News items - WTO response to the pandemic, trade and food security take centre stage at MC12

WTO Worldwide Exports of Intermediary Goods (IG) May 25 2022

Karen Kelly — Wed, 25 May 2022 19:44:07 GMT

World IG exports increased by 21 per cent year on year in the fourth quarter of 2021, continuing the upward trend observed throughout the year. However, growth was slower than the 27 per cent recorded in Q3 and the 47 per cent in Q2.

The pace of trade in IGs, which range from crops used in food production to textiles and metals needed to produce goods, is an indicator of the level of activity in supply chains.

“Other industrial supplies”, comprising manufacturing inputs such as metal structures, electrical conductors and medical and pharma products, continued to be the key driver of growth, with a year-on-year increase of 31 per cent in Q4. World exports of food and beverage products grew slightly less, recording 23 per cent growth in the fourth quarter compared with 28 per cent in Q3. Ores and precious stones saw growth of 10 per cent in Q4, down from 13 per cent in Q3 and 40 per cent in Q2, mainly due to persistently decreasing iron ore prices.

Asian and African exports of industrial inputs to supply chains increased by more than 24 per cent year on year in Q4, while European exports of inputs grew by 18 per cent. North America's IG exports grew by 14.5 per cent, largely driven by exports of soybeans to China. However, South and Central America saw IG exports decrease by 12 per cent, mainly due to a reduction in Brazilian exports of iron ores and soybeans to China.

China continued to be the top IG exporter in Q4 in terms of value, exporting products with a value of US$ 418 billion. Among the top 15 IG exporters in Q4 2021, the highest growth was recorded by Belgium (39 per cent) and the United Kingdom (34 per cent). Malaysia joined the list of the top 15, registering year-on-year growth of 28 per cent, with three-quarters of its domestically produced inputs shipped to Asian partners. Top IG importers in Q4 in terms of value were China (US$ 439 billion) and the United States (US$ 268 billion). Among the top 15 IG importers, the highest growth (42 per cent) was recorded by India.

North America intensified its exports to Africa by 43 per cent year on year in Q4, with its exports of soybeans increasing twentyfold and vaccines fourfold. Africa's exports to Asia continued their rapid rise, growing by 45 per cent in Q4.

The fourth quarter information note on trade in intermediate goods is available here. It includes appendix tables with data starting from the first quarter of 2019.

Indo Pacific Economic Framework: The White House May 23, 2022

Karen Kelly — Wed, 25 May 2022 19:38:13 GMT

IPEF will strengthen our ties in this critical region to define the coming decades for technological innovation and the global economy

Framework will create a stronger, fairer, more resilient economy for families, workers, and businesses in the United States and in the Indo-Pacific region

Today in Tokyo, Japan, President Biden launched the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) with a dozen initial partners: Australia, Brunei, India, Indonesia, Japan, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Together, we represent 40% of world GDP.

The United States is an Indo-Pacific economic power, and expanding U.S. economic leadership in the region is good for American workers and businesses — as well as for the people of the region. IPEF will enable the United States and our allies to decide on rules of the road that ensure American workers, small businesses, and ranchers can compete in the Indo-Pacific. As the President has said, tackling inflation is a top economic priority, and this framework will help lower costs by making our supply chains more resilient in the long term, protecting us against costly disruptions that lead to higher prices for consumers.

U.S. foreign direct investment in the region totaled more than $969 billion in 2020 and has nearly doubled in the last decade, and we are the leading exporter of services to the region, helping fuel regional growth. Trade with the Indo-Pacific supports more than three million American jobs and is the source of nearly $900 billion in foreign direct investment in the United States. With 60 percent of the world’s population, the Indo‑Pacific is projected to be the largest contributor to global growth over the next 30 years.

The United States and our partners in the region believe that much of our success in the coming decades will depend on how well governments harness innovation — especially the transformations afoot in the clean energy, digital, and technology sectors — while fortifying our economies against a range of threats, from fragile supply chains to corruption to tax havens. The past models of economic engagement did not address these challenges, leaving our workers, businesses, and consumers vulnerable. The framework will focus on four key pillars to establish high-standard commitments that will deepen our economic engagement in the region:

Connected Economy: On trade, we will engage comprehensively with our partners on a wide range of issues. We will pursue high-standard rules of the road in the digital economy, including standards on cross-border data flows and data localization. We will work with our partners to seize opportunities and address concerns in the digital economy, in order to ensure small and medium sized enterprises can benefit from the region’s rapidly growing e-commerce sector, while addressing issues is such as online privacy and discriminatory and unethical use of Artificial Intelligence. We will also seek strong labor and environment standards and corporate accountability provisions that promote a race to the top for workers through trade.
Resilient Economy: We will seek first-of-their-kind supply chain commitments that better anticipate and prevent disruptions in supply chains to create a more resilient economy and guard against price spikes that increase costs for American families. We intend to do this by establishing an early warning system, mapping critical mineral supply chains, improving traceability in key sectors, and coordinating on diversification efforts.
Clean Economy: We will seek first-of-their-kind commitments on clean energy, decarbonization, and infrastructure that promote good-paying jobs. We will pursue concrete, high-ambition targets that will accelerate efforts to tackle the climate crisis, including in the areas of renewable energy, carbon removal, energy efficiency standards, and new measures to combat methane emissions.
Fair Economy: We will seek commitments to enact and enforce effective tax, anti-money laundering, and anti-bribery regimes that are in line with our existing multilateral obligations to promote a fair economy. These will include provisions on the exchange of tax information, criminalization of bribery in accordance with UN standards, and effective implementation of beneficial ownership recommendations to strengthen our efforts to crack down on corruption.

Congressional Leadership Names Conferees to Reconcile USICA and America COMPETES Act

Mariane Rowden — Sat, 09 Apr 2022 22:17:20 GMT

Washington, D.C. --

On April 7, 2022, Congressional leaders named the conferees who will reconcile the America COMPETES Act and United States Innovation and Competition Act (USICA). The following links list the conferees:

This is a large number of legislators who will be hashing out the differences and coming up with compromises if the legislation is to be completed by Memorial Day.

EMTC has signed onto a multi-association letter to Congressional leadership asking that the Import Security and Fairness Act restricting shipments that can be imported under the de minimis provision (19 U.S.C. section1321) be removed from the America COMPETES Act.

EMTC will report updates as they become available.

USPS Rate Increase April 3 2022

Karen Kelly — Fri, 18 Mar 2022 13:56:23 GMT

USPS INCREASES IMPACT ECOMMERCE The Postal Service will introduce new fees on April 3, 2022: Nonstandard Fees and Dimension Noncompliance Fee. According to the Federal Register, the Nonstandard Fees will impact domestic retail and commercial mail that falls into specific categories

USPS Will Add New Shipping Fees, Starting April 3 — Best Life (bestlifeonline.com)

Disruptions in E-commerce from China

Karen Kelly — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 10:48:12 GMT

UPS has put a halt to some of its operations in two southern Chinese cities, and is holding imported shipments in other provinces. The recent China lockdown due to increase in Covid cases is bringing significant disruption to the production and delivery of goods sold online to other countries. UPS Suspending Services in China Could Cause Delays — Best Life (bestlifeonline.com)

CBP Releases Trade News Snapshot

Mariane Rowden — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 22:12:35 GMT

Washington, DC -

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) releases Volume 4 Issue 1 of its Trade News Snapshot. Periodically, CBP issues a newsletter with highlights on trade issues, court cases, Federal Register notices, enforcement actions, and listing of policy updates and messages to the trade community.

To review past issues of CBP Trade News Snapshot, visit Trade News Snapshot | U.S. Customs and Border Protection (cbp.gov)

EMTC Launches E-commerce Legislation Grassroots Campaign

Mariane Rowden — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 16:42:46 GMT

EMTC is launching a grassroots campaign to engage e-sellers and e-commerce marketplace platforms to add their voice to oppose provisions in the America COMPETES Act (H.R. 4521) that will negatively impact e-commerce.

Click the FACT SHEET to learn more about the proposed legislation.

To add your name to the list of companies advocating against these provisions, fill-in your information in EMTC's E-commerce Legislation Grassroots Campaign form.

EMTC Joins Industry Trade Associations to Strip De Minimis Provision in America COMPETES Act

Mariane Rowden — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 20:21:18 GMT

EMTC joined twelve (12) industry trade associations asking the House leadership to remove de minimis restrictions (section 103001 - Import Security and Fairness Act) from the America COMPETES Act (H.R. 4521).

If the provision remains in the final bill, goods from China will no longer be eligible for duty-free and simplified entry under 19 U.S.C. section 1321.

A copy of the letter can be found at: Association Letter re De Minimis

House Releases America COMPETES Act Limiting De Minimis

Mariane Rowden — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 23:46:26 GMT

The U.S. House of Representatives released the America COMPETES Act which includes 899 pages of trade measures, including a bar on de minimis shipments from China, out of the 3,000 page bill. EMTC intends to draft comments on the bill.

Please note that although the bill number assigned to the America COMPETES Act is H.R. 4521, we expect this bill text to be replaced with the America COMPETES Act. You can download the Executive Summary of the bill.

The America COMPETES Act is intended to be the House's counterpoint to the Senate's U.S Innovation and Competition Act (S. 1260) which passed in June 2021. We expect the House will try to move swiftly on this legislation.

EMTC Quoted in Trade Press on De Minimis Bill

Mariane Rowden — Sat, 22 Jan 2022 05:23:34 GMT

International Trade Today (Warren Communications) - Washington, DC

On January 19, 2022, Mara Lee of International Trade Today featured an article on "Republicans in Congress Concerned About Proposed de Minimis Carve-Out":

Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas, the ranking member on the House Ways and Means Committee, said he knows that Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., is sincere in his concern that the more generous de minimis threshold since 2016 has had unintended consequences. Blumenauer was one of just 24 House Democrats who supported the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act that raised the threshold to $800. Blumenauer introduced a bill (see 2201180053) that would bar importers of Chinese goods from using de minimis, and would also end the ability to send exports to Canada and Mexico to wait in warehouses until a U.S. buyer makes an online purchase.

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E-Merchants Trade Council says that Blumenauer’s bill would have a major impact on e-commerce, both by ending the ability to ship imported goods from Canadian and Mexican warehouses and take advantage of de minimis, and because sellers would have to pay customs brokers for processing their imports. EMTC says that it typically costs $50 to $150 for each imported shipment.

See the full article at: Republicans in Congress Concerned About Proposed de Minimis Carve-Out itt-2022-01-19.pdf

EMTC Posts Issue Alert Analyzing Import Security and Fairness Act on De Minimis

Mariane Rowden — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 17:17:38 GMT

EMTC has posted an Issue Alert analyzing the Import Security and Fairness Act which was revised upon introduction as H.R. 6412 on January 18, 2022. The major changes: 1) narrowed the scope to bar de minimis shipments from China; and 2) bars de minimis shipments from distribution or processing facilities in a foreign country.

EMTC is engaging with Chairman Blumenauer's and HWM Staff to discuss the impact of the bill on e-sellers, e-commerce marketplace platforms, the supply chain, and ultimately, consumers.

EMTC will file comments on H.R. 6412 and we urge you to join EMTC to add your voice as an e-seller to this advocacy effort.

EMTC Issue Alert on Proposed Bill that Blocks De Minimis for China Shipments

Mariane Rowden — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 18:44:58 GMT

EMTC has learned that Representative Blumenauer, Chair of House Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee, plans to introduce a bill next week that bars de minimis provision for low value goods from "non-market economies" which primarily affects goods from China. Click the link to EMTC's Import Alert on the Import Security and Fairness Act for an analysis of how this bill may affect your business.

Back on December 16, 2021, EMTC filed a written statement for the record with the House Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee for the December 2nd hearing on "Supporting U.S. Workers, Businesses, and the Environment in the Face of Unfair Chinese Trade Practices".

EMTC will file comments on this bill and we urge e-sellers to join EMTC to contribute what the impact the bill will have on their business.

Zonos' New Classify Tools Anticipate 2022 Harmonized System Change Disruptions

Mariane Rowden — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 23:01:55 GMT

BUSINESS WIRE - St. George, UT

Zonos, the global technology leader in cross-border commerce, announced today new and expanded Classify features to help businesses that sell internationally to harmonize (or re-harmonize) their product catalogs in preparation for the 2022 Harmonized System (HS) code changes.

The full article may be found at: Zonos' New Classify Tools Anticipate 2022 Harmonized System Change Disruptions | Business Wire

EMTC Makes the News: White House to ocean carriers: Take more ag exports … or else

Mariane Rowden — Sat, 18 Dec 2021 00:43:37 GMT

American Shipper posted a new article by Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo Editor:

"The Biden administration on Friday again urged global ocean carriers to accept more export freight and restore service at underutilized West Coast ports to ease supply chain constraints and give U.S. agriculture companies a fair chance to sell their goods in overseas markets. The request signals that the White House will remain focused on trying to tighten regulation of the industry next year."

EMTC CEO, Marianne Rowden, was quoted in the article:

The joint letter “tells me that the administration is really feeling the heat from farmers and ranchers, who are now more dependent on foreign markets for profitability,” Marianne Rowden, CEO of the E-Merchants Trade Council and former head of the American Association of Exporters and Importers, said in an email. “The only way I could see the administration making a difference is by ordering these carriers to other West Coast ports through the Coast Guard denying them access to the Port of LA/Long Beach and saying that idling the ships off the coast is a national security risk.”

See the full article on the FreightWaves American Shipper website or download here.

EMTC File Comments Countering Testimony De Minimis as a "Tariff Loophole"

Mariane Rowden — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 22:50:38 GMT

On December 16, 2021, EMTC filed a written statement for the record with the House Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee for the December 2nd hearing on "Supporting U.S. Workers, Businesses, and the Environment in the Face of Unfair Chinese Trade Practices".

EMTC's comments are drafted to counter the testimony of hearing witness Kimberly Glas, President & CEO, National Council of Textile Organizations, who recommended that Congress "Close the Section 321 De Minimis Tariff Loophole." See page 11 of testimony.

Now is the time for all companies involved in the e-commerce industry to join EMTC as it is clear that Congress has its sights on restricting e-commerce shipments. Therefore, EMTC will mount a broad grassroots effort to educate Congress and policymakers about how critical e-commerce is to MSME e-sellers.

PEI Comments on "The Internet Association is Shutting Down as Giants Decide to Go It Alone"

Mariane Rowden — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 16:41:25 GMT

Politico reports that the Internet Assocation that represents global internet companies will be shutting down at the end of 2021. See Politico article at "The Internet Association is Shutting Down as Giants Decide to Go It Alone".

The Platform Economy Insights (PEI) provides the following context on this development:

Context – All “tech” companies are not alike. Business models are often vastly different, leading to different perspectives on public policy issues. And trade association politics is complicated and often changing. IA was created because the few Internet firms lobbying in DC saw themselves as different from software, hardware (consumer and network), telecommunications and content companies, which each had trade groups to lobby government. It’s said that “Internet Time” moves faster, so it’s not surprising that the IA folded quickly. The trade groups on the other side of those issues have shifted too, with big cable, big telecom and video industries continuing on in various forms and names. Top takeaways of the IA news: The Internet giants have problems with each other (i.e. Microsoft v Google); Facebook seems far more willing to call for major regulation than the other platforms (supporting DMA and Sec. 230 reform); The Internet giants are so big that they seem to prefer to go it alone rather than find common ground with mid-size companies; Digital work platforms may need to create a more specialized industry group, and; The big regulatory changes are coming from Europe.

See the PEI's Update on Public Policy Impacting Digital Platforms (December 16, 2021) or Platform Economy Insights.

EMTC Files Comments on CBP's Global Business Identifier FRN

Mariane Rowden — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 16:01:52 GMT

EMTC filed comments with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on its FRN seeking a new data collection request from Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The FRN also announces an Evaluative Proof of Concept (EPoC). See the FRN at 86 Fed. Reg. 55629.

CBP seeks to replace the Manufacturer Identification Code (MID) through an EPoC by using LEI, GLN, and DUNS to determine which would be the best GBI. EMTC has series concerns about CBP's GBI proposal.

To read EMTC's comments, please click the link to download: EMTC Comments on GBI.

HWM Trade Subcommittee Hearing Question Section 321 and $800 De Minimis

Mariane Rowden — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 22:07:08 GMT

Washington, D.C.-

The House Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee held a hearing on "Supporting U.S. Workers, Businesses, and the Environment in the Face of Unfair Chinese Trade Practices"

The issue that caught a lot of attention was Chairman Blumenauer highlighting the testimony of Kimberly Glas, President & CEO, National Council of Textile Organizations, who recommended that Congress "Close the Section 321 De Minimis Tariff Loophole." See page 11 of testimony.

Discussion of this issue appears at the following time points in the hearing: 15:42, 28:20 and 49:00.

EMTC believes now is the time for the e-commerce industry to make its voice heard in Congress. After nearly two-years of lockdowns, small businesses are trying to reinvent their companies using the e-commerce supply chain. Americans have built their e-commerce businesses based on legislation passed by Congress, and changing the rules will have a devastating impact.

EMTC speaks to Congressional staff on a continuous basis on issues important to the e-commerce industry. Contact EMTC's CEO, Marianne Rowden, at mrowden@emtc.org, if you will be negatively affected by elimination of Section 321 and De Minimis.

Europe Moves Forward on Regulating the Digital Economy

Mariane Rowden — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 16:51:37 GMT

Periodically EMTC will post material from the third-party sources to keep you apprised of e-commerce and digital economy developments around the world. One such source is Platform Economy Insights (PEI) published by our friend, Brian Bieron, who has years of experience working on digital economy public policy issues. We recommend companies engaged in e-commerce for both physical and digital goods subscribe to informational feeds on these topics. PEI is a good service because it provides context and analysis to understand news reports. Below is a headline about an important development:

PEI sites a report in the Financial Times on “European Council Agrees on DMA and DSA Plans and Vestager Presses Forward” and provides the following summary:

In Brief – The Council of Europe, the EU’s legislative body made up of the bloc’s 27 Member States, has agreed on draft language for the Digital Services Act (DSA) and the Digital Markets Act (DMA), two landmark bills rewriting the rules of the digital economy. The DSA is a comprehensive update of the EU’s eCommerce Directive that provides the legal framework for digital platforms in Europe and aims to regulate better policing of harmful content by platforms. The DMA aims to address competition concerns in the digital economy that are attributed to the largest “gatekeeper” platforms. The European Commission unveiled drafts of both last December and they have been under review in the European Parliament and in the Member States, who meet in the Council. (Links to legislative schedules for DSA and DMA.) Commissioner Margrethe Vestager, a leader on digital policy on the European Commission as well as the bloc’s top antitrust official, followed up the recent Council actions that largely backed the Commission’s DSA and DMA drafts by calling for the Parliament to also conclude work quickly, counseling those who are concerned with digital platforms that “Perfect not be the enemy of very, very good.”

WTO: General Council decides to postpone MC12 indefinitely

Mariane Rowden — Fri, 26 Nov 2021 22:48:04 GMT

Geneva -

The General Council agreed late Friday (26 November) to postpone the imminent Ministerial Conference after an outbreak of a particularly transmissible strain of the COVID-19 virus led several governments to impose travel restrictions that would have prevented many ministers from reaching Geneva.

See the full statement at: WTO | 2021 News items - General Council decides to postpone MC12 indefinitely

EMTC Submits Comments on Customs Modernization Act of 2021 "Discussion Draft"

Mariane Rowden — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 18:08:23 GMT

After a careful analysis of Senator Cassidy's (LA-R) Customs Modernization Act of 2021 "Discussion Draft", EMTC submitted comments on the bill.

EMTC's Board of Directors felt it was important to "level set" by providing a historical context of trade legislation to ask a fundamental question "What is Customs Modernization?" EMTC offered its ideas for a new regime in the section under "Customs Modernization Requires a New Statutory Framework."

You can download EMTC comments at Statement of EMTC on Customs Modernization Act of 2021 "Discussion Draft".

Please contact us (mrowden@emtc.org) to discuss EMTC's comments and how this bill will impact your business in the e-commerce supply chain.

WTO: Negotiations on e-commerce advance, eyeing a statement at MC12

Mariane Rowden — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 23:48:06 GMT

Geneva-

The co-convenors of the negotiations on e-commerce — Australia, Japan and Singapore — said at a meeting on 10 November they plan to issue a statement on behalf of the participating members to take stock of the work achieved so far. The statement, to be issued at the 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12), will also reiterate the commitment to achieving an ambitious agreement on e-commerce and set targets for work in the year ahead. Members also heard updates from facilitators of small group discussions and reviewed text proposals for the e-commerce agreement.

See full statement at: WTO | 2021 News items - Negotiations on e-commerce advance, eyeing a statement at MC12

EMTC will be participating in the MC12 as an accredited NGO and will report back to EMTC members about progress of the negotiators and the impact on e-sellers.

EMTC Analyzes New E-Commerce Trade Legislation

Mariane Rowden — Tue, 09 Nov 2021 22:41:26 GMT

We have reviewed the “Discussion Draft” of the Customs Modernization Act of 2021 circulated by Senator Cassidy (LA-R) and prepared an EMTC Issue Alert summary of the major provisions of the bill.

Senator Cassidy is seeking industry feedback on the "Discussion Draft" by November 20, 2021 before the bill gets introduced in the U.S. Senate.

Please contact us (mrowden@emtc.org) to get a copy of the "Discussion Draft" and to discuss how this bill will impact your business in the e-commerce supply chain.

EMTC Press Release: EMTC Signs Affiliate Agreement with African Global Chamber of Commerce

Mariane Rowden — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 04:38:39 GMT

Chicago, Illinois, November 1, 2021 — The African Global Chamber of Commerce and E-Merchants Trade Council, Inc. (EMTC) announced that they will engage in an Affiliate Agreement to promote trade and ecommerce between Africa and the US.

Press Release_AGCC-EMTC (11-01-21).pdf

E-commerce negotiations: Co-convenors urge members to intensify efforts ahead of MC12

Mariane Rowden — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 20:33:59 GMT

Geneva -

The co-convenors of the negotiations on e-commerce have urged participating members to intensity their efforts and to make further progress ahead of the WTO 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12) starting in late November. In the current global context and with the COVID-19 pandemic continuing, stakeholders are expecting this initiative to continue to yield results, they said at a plenary meeting held on 13 October.

See the full article at: WTO | 2021 News items - E-commerce negotiations: Co-convenors urge members to intensify efforts ahead of MC12

We urge companies involved in e-commerce to join EMTC (www.emtc.org) to weigh-in on the WTO's e-commerce negotiations.

EMTC Press Release: New E-commerce Advocacy Group Help Entrepreneurs

Mariane Rowden — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 16:08:39 GMT

E-Merchants Trade Council, Inc. (EMTC) is the new not-for-profit trade association for micro, small and medium-sized Entrepreneurs, “Homepreneurs” and “Sidepreneurs” to support the growth of e-commerce. EMTC is convening participants from all aspects of the e-commerce supply chain to create a grass-roots community of those interested in accelerating the growth of e-commerce.

EMTC Press Release - New E-commerce Advocacy Group Help Entrepreneurs (10-11-21).pdf

CBP has issued a NEW Collection of Information on Global Business Identifier (GBI)

Mariane Rowden — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 19:05:56 GMT

CBP has issued a NEW Collection of Information on Global Business Identifier (GBI). The notice is at: https://lnkd.in/ddnBy-YJ

As you know, CBP has been exploring a unique identification code to replace the Manufacturer Identification Code (MID) and to serve as a system to identify parties in the supply chain.

CBP is seeking comments and will be conducting an Evaluative Proof of Concept (EPoC) assessing 3 identifiers:

- Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) – owned and managed by the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF)

- Global Location Number (GLN)– owned and managed by GS1

- Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) – owned and managed by Dun & Bradstreet (D&B)

Note that these identifiers are administered by the private sector and non-profit corporations who may provide the identifier for free but also maintain a myriad of related services which may impose significant costs on users, particularly SMEs.

CBP is seeking comments on the information collection and seek pilot participants. Comments are due within 60 days of the notice in the Federal Register (presumably tomorrow) - which would be December 4, 2021.

Amazon Air founder has a new start-up that aims to take on FedEx and UPS by speeding up shipping

Mariane Rowden — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 12:00:43 GMT

CNBC -

PUBLISHED TUE, OCT 5 2021 8:00 AM EDT

UPDATED TUE, OCT 5 2021 11:20 AM EDT

In late 2014, Scott Ruffin was deep in the trenches of Amazon's logistics operation, when he was tapped to solve a major problem. The company was relying on air cargo partners to haul its packages across the country, but needed more space to meet its rapid growth.

See the article at: https://www-cnbc-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.cnbc.com/amp/2021/10/05/amazon-air-founders-start-up-pandion-raises-30-million.html

A flood of unknown products is making online shopping impossible

Mariane Rowden — Mon, 04 Oct 2021 17:33:00 GMT

Washington Post -

Rich Brome wanted to buy a tank top on the Internet — something simple and loose to work out in near his Brooklyn neighborhood. It seemed like an easy enough purchase and the kind of thing you don’t need to try on in a store or waste too much time researching.

See article at: https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/10/04/online-shopping/

Business groups highlight need for WTO reform, MC12 outcomes

Mariane Rowden — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 16:40:05 GMT

WTO -

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the B20 Italy, representing the global business community, highlighted the pressing need for reform of the WTO so that it can meet the challenges of the 21st century. At a session held on 29 September at the Public Forum, also attended by WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the ICC and the B20 outlined the priority areas for WTO reform and the need to achieve results focussed on inclusivity and sustainability at the 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12) in late November.

See full article at: https://www.wto.org/english/news_e/news21_e/bus_30sep21_e.htm

Peak season freight rates are impacting small businesses and e-commerce sellers

Mariane Rowden — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 03:42:57 GMT

Below are recent announcements concerning rate increases for e-commerce shipments:

EU says U.S. trade, tech council to boost its clout, set rules for 21st century

Mariane Rowden — Sun, 26 Sep 2021 17:07:36 GMT

Reuters -

The U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) will give Europe more clout and set standards and rules for the 21st century, the EU's trade and digital chiefs said, underscoring global concerns about China's growing power.

See full article at: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/eu-says-us-trade-tech-council-boost-its-clout-set-rules-21st-century-2021-09-26/

USPS is slowing down first-class mail on Oct. 1. What delays and price hikes mean for you

Mariane Rowden — Sun, 26 Sep 2021 13:28:15 GMT

CNET -

If you're like me, sending a letter or package across the country through the US Postal Service feels like a game of chance. Will it get there in a week -- or two? During the first quarter of this year, around 20% of first-class mail across the US was delivered late. And now snail mail is about to get slower for some of the 160 million residences and businesses that rely on the Postal Service.

See the full article at: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/usps-slowdown-starts-oct-1-what-to-know-about-new-delays-and-price-hikes-for-mail/ar-AAOO5lh?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531

E-commerce talks: two “foundational” articles cleaned; development issues discussed

Mariane Rowden — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 18:02:52 GMT

WTO -

Participants in e-commerce negotiations welcomed two more clean articles — on open government data and online consumer protection — at a meeting on 13 September.

Ambassador George Mina of Australia said the two articles were “foundational” for the initiative. He said the high-quality text achieved in both cases reflected the perspectives of a diverse range of developed and developing countries, and thanked New Zealand, Japan and Hong Kong, China for leading the negotiating groups on these issues.

See full article at: https://www.wto.org/english/news_e/news21_e/jsec_12sep21_e.htm

‘Just Get Me a Box’: Inside the Brutal Realities of Supply Chain Hell

Mariane Rowden — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 16:01:03 GMT

Bloomberg Businessweek -

It’s mid-August, and logistics manager RoxAnne Thomas’s phone won’t stop pinging. Her faucets, sinks, and toilets are waylaid near Shanghai, snagged in Vancouver, and buried under a pile of shipping containers in a rail yard outside Chicago. As U.S. transportation manager for Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC, a unit of Taiwan’s Globe Union Industrial Corp. that’s based in Woodridge, Ill., Thomas is trying to overcome the biggest shock wave to unsettle global trade since the dawn of container shipping almost seven decades ago.

The pandemic has thrown the vital but usually humdrum world of logistics into a tailspin, spurring shortages of everything: masks and vaccine vials, semiconductors, plastic polymers, bicycles, and even baseball bobbleheads. For Thomas it’s complicated the shipment of about 10,000 20-foot containers of bathroom equipment she brings into the U.S. each year from China and Mexico, but it has also revealed a bigger, structural challenge.

See articles at: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2021-09-16/supply-chain-issues-shortages-and-delayed-shipping-through-2023?utm_campaign=news&utm_medium=bd&utm_source=applenews

California legislation to aid Amazon warehouse workers won’t replace ongoing unionization efforts

Mariane Rowden — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 16:51:47 GMT

GeekWire -

Stuart Applebaum has heard the argument before. That, perversely, a union organizer should quietly root against non-union higher wages or better working conditions because it makes activating workers toward unionization more difficult because they have less to fight for.

But Applebaum, the union boss who is trying to organize Amazon warehouse workers in Bessemer, Ala., doesn’t buy that theory. Which is why he was excited when he saw that California lawmakers have attempted to put into law the same work-rate protections he’s been pushing for workers in the Deep South.

See article at: https://www.geekwire.com/2021/california-legislation-aid-amazon-warehouse-workers-wont-replace-ongoing-unionization-efforts/

Amazon, U.S. Postal Service On Hiring Spree Ahead Of Holiday Season

Mariane Rowden — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 14:55:20 GMT

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) —

With the holidays and the year’s peak shipping season fast approaching, Amazon and the U.S. Postal Service are racing to hire thousands of workers.

The postal service is hosting a series of job fairs this month throughout Southern California to hire for 4,000 local positions, according to spokeswoman Evelina Ramirez.

See article at: https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2021/09/15/amazon-us-postal-service-hiring-spree-holiday-season/

Alipay: Alibaba stock tumbles after report says Beijing wants to break up popular payment app

Mariane Rowden — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 16:45:17 GMT

CNN -

Shares in Alibaba slumped again on Monday after the Financial Times reported that Beijing is planning to break up Alipay, the hugely popular payment app owned by its financial affiliate, Ant Group.

But that wasn't the only piece of news that led to the stock's decline. Investors are also concerned that Beijing is intensifying its ongoing crackdown on big tech, after regulators ordered internet firms — including Alibaba and Tencent — to stop blocking rivals' links on their platforms.

See full article at: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/alipay-alibaba-stock-tumbles-after-report-says-beijing-wants-to-break-up-popular-payment-app/ar-AAOnQix?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531

Current and Future State of E-Commerce

Karen Kelly — Sun, 05 Sep 2021 23:04:59 GMT

The Current and Future State of E-commerce | e-Commerce News HQ (ecommercenewshq.com)

The e-Commerce time line moved up significantly in just a few months by the Covid-19 epidemic...Many are struggling to understand this new world we live in but one thing is clear. No business has a choice anymore. You will either make the shift or struggle to keep up long after the effects of the epidemic have worn off.

UNCTAD Cancels Asia eCommerce Week Event

Mariane Rowden — Sun, 05 Sep 2021 22:21:34 GMT

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Asia eCommerce Week will not take place as planned from 17 to 21 October 2021. UNCTAD looks forward to welcoming you to future editions of eCommerce Week.

See UNCTAD website: https://unctad.org/meeting/cancelled-asia-ecommerce-week-shaping-digital-economy-all

WTO Public Forum Registration Deadlines

Mariane Rowden — Sun, 05 Sep 2021 21:28:03 GMT

If you are interested in participating the WTO's Public Forum (scheduled for September 28-October 1, 2021), please note the following registration deadlines:

In-person Registration: September 6, 2021
Virtual Participation Registration: September 27, 2021

The theme of the WTO's Public Forum is "Trade Beyond COVID-19: Building Resilience." For more information, please see

https://www.wto.org/english/news_e/news21_e/pf21_26aug21_e.htm

Amazon is now shipping cargo for outside customers in its latest move to compete with FedEx and UPS

Mariane Rowden — Sat, 04 Sep 2021 13:00:00 GMT

CNBC -

Amazon is on a spending spree to grow its shipping business and isn’t content with only delivering products purchased on its own site. The company is now moving cargo for outside customers in its latest move to compete directly with FedEx and UPS.

The full article can be found at: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/09/04/how-amazon-is-shipping-for-third-parties-to-compete-with-fedex-and-ups.html

This map shows how Amazon is rapidly growing its air fleet across the U.S.

Mariane Rowden — Sat, 04 Sep 2021 12:41:00 GMT

CNBC -

Over the years, Amazon has built up an army of warehouses, shipping hubs, delivery vans and trucks to ensure it can meet its Prime pledge of delivery in two days or less.

See full article at: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/09/04/map-of-amazon-air-locations-.html

WTO Public Forum 2021 — “Trade Beyond COVID-19: Building Resilience”

Mariane Rowden — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 21:44:09 GMT

Check out the e-commerce panels scheduled for the WTO's Public Forum 2021 — “Trade Beyond COVID-19: Building Resilience” scheduled for September 28-October 1, 2021:

Cross-border e-commerce: Opportunities and challenges for MSMEs in Latin America (ICC)
Digital trade governance for development: Implementation challenges and technical assistance needs (World Bank Group)
Conditions for appropriate e-commerce in developing countries (Bread for the World)
Services and innovation: The future is digital (Coalition of Services Industries)
Designing digital trade provisions in the AfCFTA: Lessons from existing trade agreements (IDS and UNECA)
Digitalization for development: Benefits for MSMEs in developing countries (Netherlands)
The case for ambitious services market access commitments as part of the JSI on e-commerce (NFTC and ITI)

The full program can be found at: https://www.wto.org/english/forums_e/public_forum21_e/draft_programme_e.pdf

China's market regulator proposes amendments to e-commerce law

Mariane Rowden — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 21:18:00 GMT

BEIJING, Aug 31 (Reuters) - China's market regulator proposed amendments to the country's e-commerce law, saying that licences can be revoked if the platforms fail to take necessary measures against vendors who infringe intellectual property rights.

The amendments are open for public review before Oct. 14, an article published by the State Administration of Market Regulation (SAMR) website on Tuesday said.

See full article at: https://www.reuters.com/world/china/chinas-market-regulator-proposes-amendments-e-commerce-law-2021-08-31/

CBP announces Extension of the Section 321 Data Pilot

Mariane Rowden — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 13:00:00 GMT

This notice announces that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is extending the Section 321 Data Pilot through August 2023. DATES: The voluntary pilot initially began on August 22, 2019, and will run for an additional 24 months through August 2023. At this time, the pilot is limited to a maximum of nine participants.

See the FRN at: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-08-30/pdf/2021-18655.pdf?utm_source=federalregister.gov&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=subscription%2Bmailing%2Blist

Walmart launches delivery business to connect other local retailers with consumers

Mariane Rowden — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 11:17:00 GMT

CNBC -

Walmart on Tuesday announced the launch of a delivery service called GoLocal, which will carry goods from other local retailers to consumers.

The company said it expects to begin shipping by the end of 2021 and that the delivery fleet would include newer technologies, such as self-driving vehicles and drones.

See full article at: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/08/24/walmart-launches-delivery-business-to-connect-other-local-retailers-with-consumers.html?__source=iosappshare%7Ccom.apple.UIKit.activity.Mail

E-Commerce Is Booming—But Only For The Nimble

Mariane Rowden — Sat, 21 Aug 2021 16:21:00 GMT

Forbes -

One of the most exciting trends in small business since the pandemic has been the growth of e-commerce—to the point that investors such as the unicorn company Thrasio are buying up small, mom-and-pop online stores and aggregating them into a stable of brands.

See full article at: https://www.forbes.com/sites/elainepofeldt/2021/08/21/e-commerce-is-booming-but-only-for-the-nimble/?sh=7a1b3f643629

This is what people think about trade and globalization

Mariane Rowden — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 13:00:00 GMT

World Economic Forum -

Most people think that expanding trade is a good thing, according to a recent Ipsos-World Economic Forum survey of adults in 25 countries around the world.

But support for globalization has declined - with half of people unsure of its benefits and a third advocating for trade barriers.

On average three-quarters of those surveyed thought that expansion was a good thing, with just 5% disagreeing. Support was strongest in Peru and lowest in France.

See full article at: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2021/08/what-do-people-think-about-trade-and-globalization

UNCTAD Releases E-Commerce and Digital Economy Programme: Year in Review 2020

Mariane Rowden — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 22:25:49 GMT

The E-commerce and Digital Economy Programme continued to evolve in 2020, while adapting its focus and activities to reflect the evolution and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

This first Year in Review provides an overview of our main activities and accomplishments in 2020. It highlights key facts and main developments, and outlines some of the Programme's objectives for 2021 and beyond.

The document can be downloaded at: https://unctad.org/system/files/official-document/dtlstictinf2021d2_en.pdf