Forced Labor, Free Trade, Protectionism: The Delicate Balance of Human Rights and Economic Interests
By Renee Chiuchiarelli, Global Training Center A Fine Balance Despite international efforts to eradicate forced labor, it remains a pervasive issue. The International Labor Organization (ILO) estimates that on any given day, there are 28 million workers, including adults and children, subjected to forced labor globally (5). The numbers hover around 50 million people total. […]
Trade Community Concerned About Processing of Entries Subject to Multiple Tariffs
By Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A. As the list of new import tariffs continues to grow, an advisory group is urging U.S. Customs and Border Protection to take actions to facilitate entries of imported goods that may be subject to multiple tariffs. At a recent quarterly meeting of CBP’s Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee, COAC’s […]
Section 232 is Back – Retaliation Begins
March 12, 2025—President Trump reinstated Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum imports early today. The tariffs, originally imposed during President Trump’s first administration, apply a 25% duty on certain steel imports and derivative steel products. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) confirmed the reinstatement in CSMS #64348411 and CSMS #64384496, issued this morning. The […]
Legal Requirements, Challenges, and Solutions for US Exporters with their Record Keeping
By Michael Ford, Tradebridge Consulting The landscape of export compliance in the United States is defined by record-keeping requirements enforced through a complex web of federal regulations. These mandates, while critical for national security and trade transparency, impose some operational burdens on exporters. Recent regulatory updates, such as the Office of Foreign Assets Control’s (OFAC) […]
Tariffs: Who Pays the Price?
March 5, 2025—As President Trump’s tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China take effect this week, U.S. importers and exporters are weighing their options on how to handle the increased costs. Some companies are opting to absorb the expenses, while others warn that price increases may be inevitable. Chipotle CEO Scott Boatwright stated that the company […]
AAEI Statement on U.S. Import Tariffs
Over 100 years ago, the American Association of Importers and Exporters (AAEI) was founded based on the principle that free and fair trade opens markets and plays an integral role in the U.S.’s economic progress by expanding consumer choices and providing increased opportunities for U.S. workers and employers. Since the start of the second Trump […]
The Future of De Minimis: Impacts on Trade and E-Commerce
Understanding the Implications of the De Minimis Rule Change and What It Means for Importers, Retailers, and Trade Compliance Professionals By Andrew Galloway, Senior Vice President, J.M. Rodgers Co. The de minimis provision under 19 U.S.C. § 1321 allows for the duty-free entry of low-value shipments into the United States, with a current threshold of […]
Multimodal Agents in Trade Compliance
By Thariq Kara, Co-Founder and CEO, BITE Data Discussing automation and AI in supply chain, logistics, and trade compliance hasn’t always been easy. However, over the past year, there has been a growing acknowledgment—perhaps even an inevitability—that AI will play a significant role in specific practice areas, including that of ‘AI agents’. These are intelligent […]
Reciprocal Tariffs: Where Might Trump Find Trade Barriers?
February 19, 2025—President Trump called for reciprocal tariffs on all U.S. trading partners in a memorandum signed on February 13. The “Fair and Reciprocal Plan” directs his advisors to report any trade barriers for U.S. businesses to the President. Reciprocal tariffs refer to tariffs—the taxes charged on imported goods—that the U.S. government plans to levy […]
Employment Market Outlook for 2025: Trade Compliance – Trends in Corporate America and Global Hiring
By Garrett Stephenson, President of Gateway Recruiting As we progress through 2025, the employment market presents both exciting opportunities and complex challenges. Global talent acquisition is evolving due to technological advancements, shifting workforce expectations, and economic changes. To stay competitive, organizations must adapt their hiring strategies, especially within Trade Compliance. Hybrid Work Models & Return-to-Office […]
