Category: Tariff News & Policy Updates
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On December 8, 2025, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), and the City of Donna, Texas signed a Donation Acceptance Agreement (DAA) to expand the Donna Land Port of Entry (LPOE). This milestone is part of CBP’s Donations Acceptance Program (DAP), which allows local governments and private entities…
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Costco’s lawsuit against the U.S. government over tariffs is more than a corporate safeguard it’s a pivotal domino in a chain reaction that could reshape American retail, global trade, and presidential authority. With billions at stake, the case has shifted sentiment toward a Supreme Court ruling that may strike down the tariffs altogether. Background: The…
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Author: Maria Pechurina, Director of International Trade Why Seoul Is Betting $350 Billion on U.S. Shipyards Earlier this year, South Korea pledged a $350 billion investment package, with roughly $150 billion specifically allocated toward shipbuilding collaboration. $5 billion is coming from Hanwha Ocean, one of the “big three” shipbuilders in South Korea, signaling a forming…
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The United Kingdom and the United States are locked in negotiations to resolve tariffs on British steel and Scotch whisky measures that have strained trade relations since 2018. These tariffs, originally imposed under the Trump administration’s Section 232 national security justification, have had significant economic and political consequences. Steel tariffs of 25% and whisky levies…
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The 2025 G20 Summit, hosted in Johannesburg, South Africa on November 22–23, is a landmark in global diplomacy. For the first time, the G20 convenes on African soil, under the presidency of South Africa, with the theme “Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability.” This theme reflects the host nation’s ambition to elevate African priorities in global economic governance,…
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The Auto Industry Is Being Rewired And the World Is Fighting to Keep Its Share The global auto industry is no longer just about engineering, innovation, or consumer demand it’s about geopolitics, tariffs, and survival. In 2025, the United States unleashed a sweeping industrial strategy that combined 25% tariffs on imported vehicles and components with…
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Beneath the Surface: Why These Economic Signals Point to Trouble Ahead As Q4 unfolds, a series of underreported but deeply revealing indicators are flashing red across the consumer, industrial, and trade landscapes. While headlines tout resilience and recovery, the granular data tells a different story one of softening demand, rising costs, and structural strain. For…
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President Donald J. Trump has unveiled a new trade framework with Switzerland and Liechtenstein, pitched as a historic win for American workers and exporters. The Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade promises to eliminate barriers, attract $200 billion in foreign investment, and reduce the $38.5 billion trade deficit by 2028. But behind the fanfare,…
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The newly announced Framework for an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade between the United States and the Republic of El Salvador marks a targeted modernization of the CAFTA-DR foundation. This Agreement introduces a compliance-forward, opportunity-rich environment for U.S. exporters and importers especially those operating in pharmaceuticals, agri-food, remanufactured goods, digital services, and textiles. For U.S. stakeholders,…
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Shared Vision and Strategic Alignment President Donald J. Trump and President Daniel Noboa have affirmed a shared vision for bilateral growth rooted in democratic values, private enterprise, and a rules-based commercial environment. The newly announced Framework for an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade between the United States and Ecuador builds on decades of economic engagement most…