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🍫A "Sweet" Strategy Against Trump's Tariffs

Sep 18, 2025

🍫A "Sweet" Strategy Against Trump's Tariffs

Swiss chocolatier Lindt cleverly navigates Trump's tariffs. Swiss watchmaker Swatch created a special watch called the “WHAT IF...TARIFFS?.

🤞Tariff Refunds Ahead? Fingers Crossed

Sep 15, 2025

🤞Tariff Refunds Ahead? Fingers Crossed

Court found Trump's tariffs unlawful. New EO revises U.S. reciprocal tariffs. EU proposes pausing U.S. tariffs using origin rules.

🙃De Minimis Exemption Is Dead. Long Live...Tariffs!

Sep 11, 2025

🙃De Minimis Exemption Is Dead. Long Live...Tariffs!

De minimis exemption ended. Tariffs hit small shipments. Section 301 tariff exclusions extended.

🚨First Sale’s Tempting, But Watch Out!

Aug 27, 2025

🚨First Sale’s Tempting, But Watch Out!

Importers use First Sale to dodge tariffs, but CBP tightens screws. CBP busts $400M evasion. Phase 1 plastics reporting due Sept. 29, 2025.

📈The Largest Customs Bond in History Was Just Issued

Aug 20, 2025

📈The Largest Customs Bond in History Was Just Issued

CBP sets a $1B customs bond. Section 232 tariffs are expanding, and Indian exports face new duties.

🤷"Transshipment" is Making Importers Scratch Their Heads

Aug 13, 2025

🤷"Transshipment" is Making Importers Scratch Their Heads

Transshipments confuse importers. Apple invests $600B in U.S. manufacturing. FDA alerts rise, as customs revenue hits $108B.

🤐CBP Ends COAC: Mic Cut for Trade Partners

Aug 6, 2025

🤐CBP Ends COAC: Mic Cut for Trade Partners

COAC ends, cutting trade input. New tariffs, de minimis ends, and rising fees reshape 2025 trade.


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