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USTR Extends Exclusions from China Section 301 Tariffs Related to Forced Technology Transfer Investigation

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) on Nov. 26 announced the extension of exclusions in the Section

Transport, Logistics and Trade Sector Updates of The Week

FMC Enters into Two New Compromise Agreements, Collecting $1.35M in Civil Penalties The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on Nov. 18

CBP Update on Agricultural Products Exempted from Reciprocal Tariffs

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on Nov. 14 provided the trade with updated guidance regarding certain exemptions from the tariffs

US and South Korea Outline Tariffs Under Strategic Trade and Investment Deal

President Trump and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Nov. 13 affirmed the tariff changes and updates under the

President Trump Executive Order Exempts Many Agricultural Products from Reciprocal Tariffs

President Trump on Nov. 14 released an executive order which effectively ends reciprocal tariffs for certain agricultural product imports. The

Trump Proclamation Imposes 25% Tariff on Heavy-Duty Trucks and 10% Tariff for Buses

The Trump administration on Oct. 17 released a proclamation imposing Section 232 tariffs on imports of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles

GSM International Customs Committee Monitors Upcoming Nov 5 Oral Arguments before US Supreme Court Regarding Legality of IEEPA Tariffs and Other Recent Tariff Actions

President Trump Calls Off Trade Talks with Canada President Trump on Thursday evening, Oct. 23, posted on Truth Social that

President Trump Calls for Additional 10 Percent Tariff on Canadian Goods

President Trump in a Truth Social post on Saturday, Oct. 25, said he will increase tariffs on Canadian goods by

US Reciprocal Trade Agreements Reached with Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand on Oct 26

The White House announced on Oct. 26 that reciprocal trade agreements were reached with the governments of Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia,

MONITOR U.S. GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN RESOURCES WEBPAGE FOR USEFUL UPDATES

GSM International reminds everyone to routinely check NCBFAA’s Government Shutdown Resources webpage for updates and announcements which are added as

CBP Confirms on Oct 6 Call with Trade – No Refunds Issued During Government Shutdown

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) during an Oct. 1 call with the trade that no refunds of any type, including

Trump Administration Aims for 100% Tariff Increase on China Products

President Trump in a Truth Social post on Friday, Oct. 10, said that his administration will impose 100% tariffs on

CBP Affirms ‘Open for Business’ during Government Shutdown

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials said during an Oct. 1 call with the trade that the agency is currently

FDA Headaches Expected to Increase During Anticipated Government Shutdown

Sep 26, 2025 Most Food and Drug Administration (FDA) staff involved in import processing will continue to work during a

GSM INTERNATIONAL is providing you with the following analysis about the latest tariff announcements by the Trump administration.

This overview of the latest tariff issues and highlights pace at which they are happening. Just as an interesting bit

CBP Adds Qualified Parties to Pay Duty on International Mail Shipments

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on Friday, Sept. 12, published an updated list of qualified parties who are eligible to

Port of Long Beach, California Container Accident

CBP Interim Guidance for Retroactive Implementation of US-Japan Agreement

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said in interim guidance to the trade on Friday, Sept. 5, that the Executive Order

President Trump Executive Order Modifies Scope of Reciprocal Tariffs Taking Effect Sept 8

President Trump issued an Executive Order this evening, Sept. 5, that modifies the scope of the Annex II list of

GSM International Monitors Impacts of Aug 29 De Minimis Suspension, Imposition of Additional Tariffs on Indian Products, and Ongoing US-EU Trade Agreement Negotiations

ST&R Trade Advisory: Transitioning Away from De Minimis After 12:01 a.m. ET on Aug. 29 The suspension of de minimis

Trump Administration Suggests Tariffs for Furniture Imports Later This Year

President Trump announced on Friday, Aug. 22, that his administration has initiated an investigation into furniture imports, with the possibility

GSM International – Release of the 2025 Updates to the UFLPA Strategy

On August 19, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), as chair of the Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force (FLETF),

GSM INTERNATIONAL provides CBP Update on Reciprocal Tariff Rate for China

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on Monday evening, Aug. 11, released guidance to the trade implementing the Aug. 11 Presidential

GSM International Highlights U.S. Russian Oil Tariff for India, CBP Guidance for Aug 7 Implementation of Reciprocal Tariffs, and Guidance on European Union HTS Application of 9903.02.19/9903.02.20

What Customs Brokers Should Know About U.S. Russian Oil Tariff for India The following analysis is provided by NCBFAA Legislative

GSM International Tracks Slew of Aug. 1 Tariff Orders, End to De Minimis for Commercial Shipments, New Canadian Product Tariff, and Section 232 Import Duties on Copper and Copper Derivative Products

Brazil The President on July 30 declared a new IEEPA emergency with respect to Brazil today resulting in a new

GSM International provides CBP Guidance for Additional Duties on Imports from Brazil

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has provided guidance for the additional duties on U.S. imports of Brazilian products that are

U.S. and Indonesia Joint Statement Details Recent Framework on Reciprocal Trade Deal

The Trump Administration, together with the Indonesian government, released the following fact sheet on July 22 regarding the recent framework

U.S. and EU Reach Trade Deal

According to various news reports, President Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Sunday, July 27, announced

GSM INTERNATIONAL Tracks Ongoing Aug. 1 Tariff Announcements, Russian Secondary Tariffs, U.S.-Indonesia Trade Deal, Mexican Tomato Tariff, and CBP Guidance for the Trade

President Trump Proposes 30% Tariffs for EU and Mexico Aug. 1 President Trump on Saturday, July 12, announced on Truth

CBP Guidance on Extending Modification of Reciprocal Tariff Rates

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has provided guidance to the trade on the implementation of the Executive Order (EO), “Extending

White House Warns 50% Tariff on U.S. Imports of Brazilian Products

In a letter to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on July 9, President Trump said his administration would

President Trump Proposes 35% Tariff on Goods from Canada Starting Aug. 1

As first reported by International Trade Today (ITT), President Trump late yesterday evening, July 10, sent a letter to Prime

TRADE NEWS UPDATE: Trump Administration Announces Trade Deal with Vietnam

Various news sources on June 11 reported that the U.K. Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), a voluntary maritime safety information service,

UKMTO Issues Warning to Shipping Industry over Middle East Tensions

Various news sources on June 11 reported that the U.K. Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), a voluntary maritime safety information service,

HTS Update Related to Aluminum and Steel Tariffs

President Trump’s June 3 proclamation increased aluminum and steel tariffs from 25% to 50 %, effective 12:01 a.m. ET on

GSM INTERNATIONAL: Follow-Up to May 28 CIT Opinion Invalidating IEEPA Tariffs

Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A. (ST&R) has provided this overview of the following actions that have taken place since the

50% Tariffs for Steel and Aluminum Imports Take Effect 12:01 a.m. ET June 4

“Dear Importers, Effective today, June 4, 2025, all imports of aluminum and steel, except from UK, will be imported at

CSMS # 65201773 – UPDATED GUIDANCE – International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) Reciprocal In-Transit End Date Extension

“Dear Importers, CBP has revised the IEEPA reciprocal tariff exemption date from May 28, 2025 to June 16, 2025 if

ST&R Trade Analysis: More About CIT Opinion Repealing Trump Administration IEEPA Tariffs

Dear Importers, Please see notice on increase to Sec 232 Steel and Aluminum tariffs from 25% to 50%, effective June

ST&R Trade Analysis: More About CIT Opinion Repealing Trump Administration IEEPA Tariffs

“Dear Importers, On May 28, 2025, CIT ruled the IEEPA tariffs unlawful on both the fentanyl and reciprocal tariffs. The

Recent CBP De Minimis FAQ Updates of Interest

Question: If goods are made in China and shipped to another country (i.e. Mexico, Canada, Japan, etc.) for entry to

Recent CBP Section 232 Steel and Aluminum Tariff FAQ Updates of Interest

Question: Can 9903.01.33 be claimed if the imported article is classified under a Section 232 new derivative tariff number but

Trump Administration Reaches Trade Deal with U.K.

The White House today announced a trade deal has been reached with the U.K. While the reciprocal tariff rate of

Retroactive Termination of Cumulative Impact of Some Import Tariffs

President Trump issued April 29 an executive order providing that some of the import tariffs he has imposed this year

De Minimis Restrictions for China and Hong Kong Effective 12:01 a.m. EDT May 2, 2025

Cargo Systems Messaging Service CSMS # 64917563 – REMINDER: De Minimis Restrictions for China and Hong Kong Effective 12:01 a.m.

GSM International – Transport, Logistics and Trade Sector Updates of The Week

Here is a summary of the latest legislative and regulatory transport, logistics and trade sector updates brought to you by

GSM International provides the latest on End to De Minimis for Products from China and Hong Kong and IEEPA Tariff for Auto Part Imports

In accordance with 90 FR 17608, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) updated the ACE CATAIR Error Dictionary for Entry Summary

U.S. FDA Announces Ban on 8 Artificial Dyes – What This Means for Your Products

On April 22, 2025, U.S. FDA announced a significant shift in food regulation: the ban of eight artificial food dyes

Commerce Moves Toward AD/CVD Duties on Solar Panel Imports

April 25, 2025 – Commerce Moves Toward AD/CVD Duties on Solar Panel Imports   The Commerce Department on April 22

GSM International continues to monitor Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

GSM International continues to monitor Customs and Border Protection (CBP) FAQs pertaining to IEEPA tariff actions and has highlighted some

Update ST&R Trade Analysis: Update on New EOs

Dear Importers, A few things to note for April 10, 2025, 12:01AM ET: Imports from China, Macau and Hong Kong

President Trump announced on Truth Social that a 90-day pause and a “substantially lowered” of the reciprocal tariffs, effective immediately.

“Based on the lack of respect that China has shown to the World’s Markets, I am hereby raising the Tariff

New tariffs imposed by the US on selected trading partners: Asia

White House Announces Sweeping Reciprocal Tariffs with Immediate Effect

President Trump yesterday afternoon from the White House Rose Garden announced the imposition of reciprocal tariffs on imported goods from

Recap of Steel and Aluminum Tariffs

Canada Mexico China/Hong Kong As of February 4, 2025 25% 25% 10% As of March 4, 2025 n/a n/a 20%

AD/CV News; Line Pipe, MSG, Paper Plates, Pipe and Tube, Plastic Boxes

The International Trade Administration and/or International Trade Commission have recently announced the following actions in antidumping and/or countervailing duty cases.

Compliance Measures Can Help Companies Respond to Intensified Enforcement Efforts

Recent years have seen an intensified focus by federal agencies on ensuring that trade laws and regulations are being adequately

AD/CV Duties Sought on Door Panels from China

A petition filed March 20 alleges that fiberglass door panels from China are being sold at less than fair value

New Tariff Regulations on Derivative Steel and Aluminum Products

On February 14, 2025, the Trump Administration released a list of derivative products that are subject to 25% steel and

Potential New Port Fees for Chinese Shipping Companies

Understanding the implications of this proposal is crucial, as it could lead to changes in shipping costs, influence trade routes,

Steel/Aluminum NEW 25% U.S. Tariffs

The Federal Register notices on Steel and Aluminum published on March 5, 2025 – Steel March 12 is the effective

Mexico/Canada – INCREASE of U.S. TARIFFS 25% for Mexico and Canada

Implementation of the IEEPA (International Emergency Economic Powers Act) 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada were released. Effective 12:01 a.m.

Increase of U.S. TARIFFS for CHINA & HONG KONG GOODS 10% to 20%

Announcement of a possible China Tariff on March 12 of this month is in effect as of March 4, 2025.