Taxes, Tariffs & Trade

U.S. takes steps to encourage manufacturers to reshore production

Lawmakers and the White House continue to discuss reshoring incentives ‒ including a reduced corporate tax rate and tax credits […]


06.25.2020

Extension of Section 301 Chinese import exclusions under consideration

The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is seeking comments on a possible extension of Section 301 product exclusions for up to […]


06.25.2020

U.S. clears the way for USMCA implementation

The U.S. became the third country to complete domestic processes to implement the United States – Mexico – Canada Agreement […]


05.28.2020

USMCA facilitates broader use of ASTM standards

When the USMCA goes into effect July 1, it introduces a new playing field for standards development organizations. While the […]


05.28.2020

CBP postpones payment of some import duties

Members are reminded that the U.S. Customs and Boarder Protection (CBP) has suspended the deadline for some duties, taxes and […]


05.28.2020

Trump administration identifying ways to bring manufacturing back to the U.S.

Numerous U.S. agencies, as well as the departments of State and Commerce, are acting on President Trump’s request to look […]


05.28.2020

Renewal process underway for Section 301 List 1 and 2 tariffs

The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) issued a Federal Register notice seeking comments on the possible extension of Section 301 tariff […]


05.28.2020

Mexico requests more time to meet USMCA auto requirements

Citing the complexity of meeting new United States – Mexico – Canada Agreement (USMCA) requirements that cars manufactured in Mexico […]


04.30.2020

CBP postpones payment of some import duties

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has suspended the deadline for some duties, taxes and fees in response to the […]


04.30.2020

2019 top U.S. trade partners identified

According to the U.S. Census bureau, Mexico, Canada and China were again the largest U.S. trading partners in 2019. Mexico […]


04.30.2020