The recently implemented US Reciprocal Tariffs have sent ripples through the global trade landscape, impacting businesses that rely on international goods exchange. These tariffs are part of an executive action taken under the authority of the International Emergency...
The US steel industry has faced significant challenges over the past decade, with import tariffs playing a crucial role in shaping its landscape. In this comprehensive blog post, we’ll explore the recent history and future implications of US-Mexico steel import...
The transition from the North American Free Trade Agreement to the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement marks a pivotal moment in North American trade relations. This article aims to demystify the basic principles and significant changes brought about by this shift,...
Demurrage and detention fees have been a source of frustration and dispute for many shippers, intermediaries, and truckers, who often face unreasonable or excessive charges due to factors beyond their control, such as port congestion, labor shortages, equipment...
Seafood importers must be aware of and comply with CITES and Forced Labor laws, among others. Read on below to learn more about the plant and animal species included in CITES and its effects on international trade. What is CITES? CITES is an international agreement...
A lawsuit in a Federal District Court in California was filed by a Trucking Association seeking injunctions (essentially blocks) of California’s Advanced Clean Fleets Rules. What is being challenged is a state law that requires phase out of internal combustion engines...
The New Civil Liberties Alliance has filed a petition asking the Supreme Court to review the recent Vessel Monitoring decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. The decision, announced on March 16, 2023, upheld the requirement for vessels fishing for...
While many imported board games are intended for both adult and children’s use, if your board game is intended for children you may need to comply with regulations set out by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, or CPSC by creating a CPC Certificate. How do I...
The United States has strict regulations surrounding the import of wild-caught shrimp or products from shrimp harvested with commercial fishing technology, all laid out in Section 609 of Public Law 101-162. However, recent Federal Register Notices presented some good...
The Congressional - Executive Commission on China held a hearing on April 18, 2023 regarding the implementation of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) and the Global Supply Chain. The UFLPA was signed into law on December 23, 2021 with an effective date of...
Amid a looming japan port strike, the 2026 spring labor negotiations in the country's port sector reached a settlement on April 28, prompting the resumption of central collective...
In the aftermath of the April 20 Earthquake in Japan, our first thoughts are with the people of Iwate, Aomori, Miyagi, and Fukushima. Earthquake and tsunami events of this...
UPDATE — April 28, 2026: Japan's 2026 spring port labor negotiations reached a settlement today. The tentative agreement cancels the previously announced night cargo handling...
