'Increased uncertainty' and 'renewal pressure' around USMCA could drive supply chain shifts

Companies should have a Plan B  including change in tariffs or sources and using other trade vehicles such as FTZs.

Pax Silica Declaration - Digital Policy Alert

The document encourages signatories to strengthen collaboration across the AI supply chain including safeguarding critical technologies. Signatories commit to entrepreneurship and building a trusted ecosystem

 Rate Hike Comparison Chart 

Rate changes going into effect on July 12 are higher dim-weight rates (USPS will lower the dimensional weight divisor from 166 to 139 across all domestic competitive products). USPS is eliminating ounce-based rate differentiation for published Commercial USPS Ground Advantage prices.

What Does USPS® Classify as Hazardous Materials?

Effective July 12: The HazMat handling fee is $7.50 per package.  The noncompliance penalties for packages not properly labeled is $50.    If a person knowingly mails items or materials that are dangerous or injurious to life, health, or property, they may face a civil penalty of at least $250, but not more than $100,000 per violation, the costs of any cleanup associated with each violation, and damages. They may also face criminal penalties.

Trump ramps up war on regulations with 702 cuts in pipeline

Statement_3041_CPSC.pdf  Lithium Ion batteries; Portable generators 

Statement_0600_DOC.pdf  ( Page 10)  BIS- Rescind the framework for AI; Reduce export controls on drones for specific destinations 

Statement_1600_DHS.pdf

CBP starts on page 6 : Advanced passenger information; Export manifest for rail transport; Electronic bond applications  TSA: Reduced burden for Real-ID; Private industry UAS operations

The Declaration of Independence | America's 250th anniversary

How did the British tax the 13 American colonies?

Two millions people in 13 colonies were prospering. Britain was burdened by recent wars. The solution- The American Duties Act of 1764. This was followed by additional taxation. British subsidized tea  undercut local merchants and others in the supply chain.