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19
Mar
Exporters operating in global markets often face a familiar challenge: delivering goods today while waiting weeks or even months to receive payment.
In many industries, buyers expect suppliers to offer open-account payment terms ranging from 60 to 120 days. While these terms help buyers manage their own cash flow, they create a working capital gap for exporters who must finance production, logistics, and operating expenses before payment arrives.
To bridge this gap, companies typically rely on external financing. Two common options are traditional...
19
Mar
Suspension clause in case of new US tariffs
Sunrise clause: tariff preferences only effective when the US respects commitments
Stronger protection regarding steel imports
The International Trade committee adopted its position on Thursday on two proposals implementing certain tariff aspects of the EU-US Turnberry trade deal.
The International Trade committee adopted its position on Thursday on two proposals implementing certain tariff aspects of the EU-US Turnberry trade deal.
MEPs in the International Trade Committee adopted their position on two legislative proposals that eliminate...
18
Mar
The U.S. Department of Commerce today announced further implementation of the American AI Exports Program with a Call for Proposals from U.S. industry-led consortia to export full-stack AI technology packages. Under President Donald J. Trump’s AI Action Plan and export directives, the Department of Commerce is implementing a full-stack AI export package promotion program to advance America’s AI leadership globally.
“America’s continued global leadership in AI depends on our ability to export our AI to allies around the world,” said Under...
16
Mar
The U.S. Trade Representative has initiated two investigations under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. Under this provision, the U.S. will investigate whether an act, policy, or practice of a foreign country either: a) violates, or is inconsistent with, the provisions of, or otherwise denies benefits to the United States under, any trade agreement; or b) is unjustifiable and burdens or restricts United States commerce.
In the event of affirmative determinations by the USTR, the administration is authorized to...
13
Mar
As the Iranian conflict enters its second week, consequences are continuing to emerge for supply chains. While still evolving, early developments are already affecting shipping operations, energy markets, and freight costs across the Asia-Europe and Asia-U.S. trades. More importantly, as we’ve learned from the Red Sea disruption over the past few years, problems in the region can have ripple effects around the world.
For companies in the United States and Europe that rely heavily on imports from Asia, the most...
13
Mar
Blog | "Forever chemicals” are synthetic substances that have been widely used for decades in industrial and consumer products due to their resistance to heat, oil, and water. Officially called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances – or PFAS – they are man-made chemicals that do not degrade easily and accumulate in soil, water, air, and ultimately, the food we eat.
Forever chemicals can pose serious environmental and health risks, but they are also fast becoming a challenge in international trade, resulting...
09
Mar
In this week’s Roar: The impact of the Iranian attacks, insurance guarantees for ships, rising energy costs in Europe, backlogs and reduced capacity for air cargo, and importers fighting to get tariff costs back.
Like the geopolitics at play, the supply chain impacts of the current Middle East conflict are complex and widespread. With almost no notice, shippers began facing longer lead times, reduced supply availability, route instability, rising transportation and energy costs, and broader uncertainty. To minimize risk from the new disruptions,...
09
Mar
Officials from U.S. Customs and Border Protection assured the court that an automated refund tool could be ready within 45 days.
In what may be the single largest refund directive in the history of U.S. customs law, Judge Richard K. Eaton of the U.S. Court of International Trade on March 4 ordered U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to liquidate and reliquidate every entry subject to duties imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act—"without regard to the IEEPA duties."
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