WHAT DID THE FEDERAL CIRCUIT DECIDE REGARDING IEEPA FOR PRESIDENTIAL TARIFFS? On August 29, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not grant the President authority to impose tariffs. The court affirmed the U.S. Court of International [...]
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), under the Department of the Interior, released an unpublished draft of the 2025 List of Critical Minerals, opening a public comment period thirty days after it is officially published in the Federal Register. The list identifies 54 minerals considered essential to U.S. economic and national [...]
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a formal notice implementing a new 25% ad valorem duty on products of India. This action follows Executive Order 14329 and reflects the administration’s decision to address indirect imports of Russian oil through Indian supply channels. The measure modifies the Harmonized Tariff [...]
The United States (U.S.) and the European Union (EU) released a Joint Statement signaling a finalized Framework Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade. The agreement reshapes tariff structures, broadens agricultural and industrial market access, and deepens cooperation on technology, energy, and defense. With mutual investment already exceeding $5 trillion, [...]
UPDATE - READ ABOUT CBP GUIDANCE ISSUED FOR THESE EXPANDED SECTION 232 STEEL & ALUMINUM DUTIES HERE: https://www.greenworldwide.com/cbp-issues-formal-filing-guidance-for-expanded-section-232-steel-and-aluminum-derivative-products/ WHICH STEEL AND ALUMINUM PRODUCTS ARE NOW SUBJECT TO SECTION 232 DUTIES? The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has added 407 HTSUS codes to the list of products treated as [...]
U.S. EXTENDS SUSPENSION OF ADDITIONAL TARIFFS ON CHINESE IMPORTS UNTIL NOVEMBER 10, 2025 On August 11, 2025, the White House announced an extension of the 90-day suspension on additional ad valorem duties for imports from the China. Originally set to expire at 12:01 a.m. EDT on August 12, 2025, [...]
GREEN WORLDWIDE SHIPPING IS MAKING A DIFFERENCE Green Worldwide Shipping® is proud to sponsor the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center’s (SBDC) ExportGA for the sixth year in a row as part of a longstanding commitment to help small businesses succeed. “We are proud to sponsor and participate [...]
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 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%. [...]
WHEN WILL THE SUSPENSION TAKE EFFECT AND WHAT GOODS ARE COVERED? An executive order issued July 30, 2025, announces the effective date beginning at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time on August 29, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will suspend the de minimis exemption under 19 U.S.C. 1321(a)(2)(C). All non‑postal shipments regardless of value, [...]
