S. Korea to be treated as favored nation for U.S. chip tariffs under trade deal: minister

Tougher transshipment penalties not expected immediately as Trump tariffs kick in, sources say

Under current CBP rules a "screwdriver assembly" is not substantial transformation.  

U.S. Trading Partners Race to Secure Exemptions From Trump’s Tariffs

Lining up for exemptions 

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  ?

Who pays for the international system? - FreightWaves

Written by EMTC's own (and original) TradeNerd Marianne Rowden 

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"

“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

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 

Trump raises tariffs on India by 25 percent over Russian oil purchases

India tariff is 50%  in 3 weeks - Approximately Aug 27-29 

China’s industrial policy is creating instability at home and abroad

Industrial policy vs trade policy