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.

Small business reporting requirement found unconstitutional by Alabama federal judge (msn.com)

A federal judge has ruled it as overreach by Congress. 

Global Trade Careers: Navigating Opportunities on GlobalTradeJobs.com

Tips on what to look for in a career search partner

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.

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)

eBay Inc. - eBay Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results

Gross Merchandise Volume  $18.6 billion The full report is here

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

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 

Rev™ (bakermckenzie.com)

Understand the French language requirements to sell in Quebec

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