Regulation


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    Trump orders reciprocal tariffs on all countries

    “In other words, they charge us a tax or tariff, and we charge them the exact same tax,” the president said Thursday.

    By Updated Feb. 13, 2025
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    Steel tariffs could drive up domestic prices and capacity, but unlikely to create jobs

    Manufacturers should be prepared to shift suppliers or pass on higher prices to consumers, according to one industry expert.

    By Feb. 13, 2025
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    Metal packaging producers raise red flags over new tariffs

    Domestic aluminum manufacturing capacity is not enough to meet growing demand, according to the Aluminum Association.

    By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 12, 2025
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    Trump tags steel, aluminum imports with 25% tariffs

    The new duties build on actions from the president's first term while axing exemptions and product exclusions.

    By Updated Feb. 11, 2025
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    Trump plans 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum

    The president said he will reveal details Monday but added that Canada and Mexico would not be exempt.

    By Feb. 10, 2025
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    De minimis exemption temporarily returns for products from China

    Duty-free treatment for sub-$800 products will end again once systems are put in place to collect tariff revenue more effectively, per the White House.

    By Feb. 7, 2025
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    GM weighs production shifts, sourcing reviews to mitigate tariffs

    CFO Paul Jacobson said it has multiple playbooks to help offset the impact of higher costs throughout its supply chain.

    By Feb. 7, 2025
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    China targets US farm equipment with latest tariffs

    Mowers and combines are among the more than 50 types of agricultural goods affected by increased export duties.

    By Nathan Owens • Feb. 7, 2025
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    Fashion supply chains: 2025’s risks and trends

    A dynamic policy landscape and ongoing de minimis scrutiny are shaping an era of uncertainty for apparel brands and retailers.

    By Feb. 6, 2025
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    Tariffs could have undue effects on recycling, waste sectors

    New duties could increase commodity prices, hamper supply chains and impact significant trade relationships, industry groups say.

    By Megan Quinn • Feb. 5, 2025
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    Trump’s tariff orders feature key clause for logistics managers

    Goods in transit from China will not be subject to tariffs if shippers can certify they were sent prior to Feb. 1.

    By , Feb. 4, 2025
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    De minimis shipping from China axed under Trump tariffs

    The provision for low-cost goods is also at risk of being nixed for Canada and Mexico imports next month.

    By Feb. 4, 2025
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    Manufacturing reenters growth mode in January as demand, production improve: PMI

    The news signifies a return to growth after more than two years. Many manufacturers are bracing, however, for possible fallout from the Trump administration’s recent tariff proposals.

    By Feb. 4, 2025
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    China responds to Trump with added tariffs on certain products

    The new duties are set to take effect Feb. 10 and cover some car, equipment and energy imports.

    By Feb. 4, 2025
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    US and Canada agree to 30-day pause on tariffs

    The two countries will push back a Feb. 4 enforcement date as they coordinate anti-drug trafficking efforts at their shared border.

    By Feb. 3, 2025
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    US delays tariffs on Mexico to March

    The two countries agreed to negotiate over the next month while collaborating on addressing drug and weapons trafficking.

    By , Feb. 3, 2025
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    Trump issues tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China

    The president ordered an additional 10% duty on goods from China and 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, though Canadian energy resources will face a lower rate.

    By Updated Feb. 1, 2025
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    5 questions about Trump’s tariff plans

    Here’s what importers need to know ahead of the potential implementation of tariffs tomorrow.

    By Jan. 30, 2025
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    AAFA again urges reform for garment workers in Bangladesh

    Representatives from the trade organization joined VF Corp. and Columbia Sportswear in Dhaka to advocate for improved labor conditions.

    By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 30, 2025
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    LTL freight classification changes: Upcoming dates to know

    More details on the proposed changes will be released Thursday, kicking off a public comment period.

    By Jan. 30, 2025
  • Sean Duffy testifies before senators in Washington, D.C. at his confirmation hearing on Jan. 15.
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    Sean Duffy confirmed as Transportation Secretary

    The former congressman will now lead agencies responsible for regulating vehicle safety and funding infrastructure projects.

    By Jan. 28, 2025
  • Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum presents "Plan México," her vision long-term economic growth. Behind her appears a slide projecting Mexico as one of the United States' top trading partners.
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    Mexico creates nearshoring incentives in push for regional integration

    The new package is a pillar of President Claudia Sheinbaum’s long-term plan to bolster the country’s role in North America’s supply chains.

    By Jan. 24, 2025
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    Calvin Klein owner’s cotton sourcing scrutinized by China

    An ongoing investigation will determine if PVH should be added to the country's Unreliable Entity list.

    By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 24, 2025
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    Trump freezes IRA funding

    The White House issued a memo the following day to clarify the funding pause, specifying that it pertains only to aspects of the law mentioned in Section 2 of the executive order.

    By Jan. 23, 2025
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    Trump eyes 10% China tariff hike by Feb. 1

    The president floated a similar timeline for 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico.

    By Jan. 22, 2025