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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

Recap of Steel and Aluminum Tariffs

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

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

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

AD/CV Duties Sought on Door Panels from China

A petition filed March 20 alleges that fiberglass door panels from China are being sold

New Tariff Regulations on Derivative Steel and Aluminum Products

On February 14, 2025, the Trump Administration released a list of derivative products that are

Potential New Port Fees for Chinese Shipping Companies

Understanding the implications of this proposal is crucial, as it could lead to changes in

Steel/Aluminum NEW 25% U.S. Tariffs

The Federal Register notices on Steel and Aluminum published on March 5, 2025 – Steel

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

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

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

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

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

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

Commerce Moves Toward AD/CVD Duties on Solar Panel Imports

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

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

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

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

Retroactive Termination of Cumulative Impact of Some Import Tariffs

President Trump issued April 29 an executive order providing that some of the import tariffs

Trump Administration Reaches Trade Deal with U.K.

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

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

Recent CBP De Minimis FAQ Updates of Interest

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

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

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

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

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

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

HTS Update Related to Aluminum and Steel Tariffs

President Trump’s June 3 proclamation increased aluminum and steel tariffs from 25% to 50 %,

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