On September 5, 2025, the White House issued a new Executive Order that modifies the scope of reciprocal tariffs and establishes procedures for implementing the framework and final trade agreements. This action builds on the April 2, 2025, Executive Order 14257 and subsequent modifications, citing a national emergency tied [...]
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On August 6, 2025, the White House signed an Executive Order under IEEPA and the National Emergencies Act to address the ongoing national emergency related to the Russian Federation's actions in Ukraine. The order imposes an additional 25% ad valorem duty on articles of Indian origin that are directly or [...]
On July 31, 2025, the President issued an Executive Order raising additional ad valorem duties on specified Canadian products from 25% to 35%. Effective at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time on August 1, 2025, this adjustment aims to reinforce national security and compel more robust cooperative enforcement against illicit drug [...]
On July 31, 2025, the White House issued Executive Order 14298 to address persistent trade imbalances that pose national security and economic risks. Building on Executive Order 14257 of April 2, 2025, this action reflects updated recommendations from senior officials regarding non-reciprocal tariff rates, non-tariff barriers, and the defense [...]
On July 30, 2025, the White House issued an Executive Order under IEEPA and the National Emergencies Act to impose an additional 40% ad valorem duty on imports from Brazil. This measure is in addition to existing Section 232 tariffs, raising the total duties on many Brazilian imports to 50%. [...]
NMFC 2025-1 IMPLEMENTATION BRINGS CHANGES TO LTL FREIGHT CLASSIFICATION On July 19, 2025, the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) enacted NMFC Docket 2025-1, introducing some of the most significant overhauls to less-than-truckload (LTL) freight classification in nearly a century. These changes are part of ongoing work to modernize [...]
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) recently announced a series of America First actions to address unresolved operational barriers impacting U.S. air carriers serving Mexico. These actions seek to align with the bilateral 2015 U.S.-Mexico Air Transport Agreement following ongoing slot reductions and cargo restrictions a Benito Juarez International Airport [...]
U.S. tariff and trade policy continues to evolve as the White House addresses trade deficits and national security concerns with trade partners. PHARMACEUTICAL AND SEMICONDUCTOR SECTION 232 TARIFF TIMELINE Section 232 tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals will commence at the end of July with a nominal duty rate. U.S. production facilities [...]
In two nearly identical letters dated July 11, 2025, President Donald J. Trump informed Mexico’s President‑elect Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen that, effective August 1, 2025, the United States will impose a 30 percent tariff on “all” Mexican‑ and EU‑origin products entering the country citing the measure as a response to national‑security concerns and long‑standing trade imbalances. ADDITIONAL 30% TARIFF FOR MEXICO AND EUROPEAN UNION Universal [...]
