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 […]
CBP Releases Guidance Encouraging Importers to Use Isotopic Testing for Supply Chain Traceability
By Ana Hinojosa, Oritain Advisor and Former CBP Executive Director Regulations like the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) are not just passing trends – they are here to stay. With the focus on supply chain compliance getting tougher, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and other governments are asking importers to take increased and additional […]
Is Trump’s Tariffs Negotiation Strategy or a Serious Threat What to Do, in Case They Come!
By Thomas Cook, Managing Director, Blue Tiger International Anyone that is involved in global supply chain I am sure is watching carefully as Trump and his new administration navigates threats and promises on increasing tariffs in certain markets. In January, he was successful in leveraging tariffs against Colombia, who was refusing to allow our aircraft […]
Export Controls & Compliance: Why Screening Matters for U.S. Businesses
By Michael Ford, Tradebridge Consulting Screening processes for U.S. exporters are critical mechanisms designed to ensure compliance with federal export regulations, such as the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). These regulations aim to protect national security interests by restricting the export of sensitive technologies and goods to unauthorized […]