GSM International Monitors Recent Section 232 Tariff Actions
The following analysis regarding the Jan. 14 Section 232 tariffs announced for semiconductor products The President on Jan. 14 issued a proclamation imposing Section 232 tariffs on certain semiconductors, semiconductor […]
President Trump to Impose 10 Percent Tariff on Some EU Countries, UK, and Norway Starting Feb 1
President Trump said in a Truth Social post on Saturday morning, Jan. 17, that starting Feb. 1 he will impose a 10% tariff on “any and all goods” imported into the U.S. […]
GSM International Provides Insightful Updated Tariff Flowcharts
Updated these tariff scenario flowcharts which provide a helpful presentation for how our Regular Member customs brokers should approach the affected imports. The tariff flowcharts specifically cover: Section 232 Tariffs […]
Schedule B Updated in AES
The Census Bureau has updated the Automated Export System (AES) to accept the changes to the Schedule B that took effect Jan. 1, 2026. The agency will accept outdated codes […]
US Supreme Court Delays IEEPA Tariff Decision
The U.S. Supreme Court was expected to release its decision on Friday, Jan. 9, related to two pending cases challenging the legality of the issuance of President Trump’s IEEPA tariffs, […]
Trump Administration Delays Section 232 Tariff Increases for Upholstered Furniture and Kitchen Cabinets
President Trump on Dec. 31 signed a Proclamation to delay the anticipated Section 232 tariff increases for imports of upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and vanities for another year. Under the initial Sept. […]
Trump Administration Significantly Reduces Duties on Italian Pasta Imports
The U.S. Commerce Department released its preliminary assessments on Jan. 1, which significantly lowered the provisional tariff rates established on Sept. 4 for Italian pasta imports from 91.74% to 2.26% […]
STR Responds to China’s Trade Policies for Semiconductor Industry
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) on Dec. 23 issued a notice in which it has determined China’s acts, policies, and practices are actionable under Section 301 of the Trade […]
FMC Continues Investigation of Spain Port Practices
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) said in a statement Dec. 19 that it continues to investigate the regulations or practices imposed by the Government of Spain, which directly or indirectly […]
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 301 Investigation of China’s Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to […]
