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The global economy has entered a new phase of strategic recalibration, and nowhere is this more evident than in the shifting corporate footprints across North America and Europe. Since January 2025, a fresh wave of tariffs primarily imposed by the United States has triggered a cascade of decisions by multinational companies to relocate operations, restructure…

Tariffs have re-emerged as a powerful tool in global trade policy, reshaping the cost structures of countless companies. As governments impose import taxes to protect domestic industries or retaliate in trade disputes, businesses are left grappling with higher costs many of which are inevitably passed on to consumers. From retail giants like Walmart and Target…

The beauty industry often seen as resilient and trend-driven is now facing a less glamorous challenge: tariffs. As global trade tensions intensify, beauty brands are grappling with rising costs, disrupted supply chains, and shifting consumer behavior. From luxury skincare giants to indie makeup startups, the impact is widespread and growing. Here’s a comprehensive look at…

In a high-stakes moment for global trade diplomacy, China’s top trade negotiator, Vice Minister of Commerce Li Chenggang, has arrived in Washington, D.C., for a series of strategic meetings with senior U.S. officials. The visit marks a renewed effort by Beijing to stabilize its economic relationship with the United States amid mounting tensions, particularly surrounding…

For months, Canadians have quietly paid the price of a simmering trade dispute with their closest ally. What began as a tit-for-tat tariff war between Ottawa and Washington evolved into a slow bleed for small businesses, consumers, and entire industries across Canada. From the grocery aisle in Halifax to the factory floor in Windsor, the…

For decades, air conditioning in Europe was viewed as a cultural anomaly a symbol of excess, environmental disregard, or simply an American import that didn’t fit the continent’s temperate climate and architectural traditions. In the UK, the idea of installing AC in homes was often met with raised eyebrows, dismissed as unnecessary or even unhealthy.…

In a sweeping and consequential decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has ruled that most of President Donald Trump’s global tariffs were unlawfully imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The 7–4 ruling, delivered in late August 2025, marks a dramatic turning point in the ongoing debate over presidential…

Author: Maria Pechurina, MA, Director of International Trade @ Peacock Tariff Consulting Introduction Last year, over 4 million packages entered the United States under the De Minimis exemption, with a trade value of roughly 1 billion USD.  Just a decade ago, that figure stood at 140 million USD, a staggering increase tied mainly to e-commerce and…

Author: Maria Pechurina, MA, Director of International Trade @ Peacock Tariff Consulting Executive Summary: De minimis is widely criticized as a “trade loophole” that lets goods enter duty-free, even if tariffs (e.g., 145% import tariff against China) or national security duties apply. CBP says the exemption is “built on a false premise that low value means…