Tag: Countervailing Duty
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U.S. Government Shutdown 2025: A Deep Dive into International Trade Functions I. The Shutdown’s Ripple Effect on Trade The 2025 U.S. government shutdown, triggered by a prolonged budget impasse in Congress, has cast a wide shadow over federal operations. While many domestic programs have paused, international trade functions are governed by a complex matrix of…
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The Hidden War Beneath the Surface: How Charlotte Pipe, Canada, and North America Are Battling Chinese Transshipping In the vast machinery of global trade, where billions of dollars in goods flow across borders daily, some of the most consequential battles are invisible to the public eye. They don’t erupt in headlines or diplomatic summits, but…
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Canada’s softwood lumber industry is more than an economic staple it’s a trade battleground. In 2024, the country shipped over 20 million cubic meters abroad, with the United States absorbing the vast majority. But as tariffs climb and geopolitical pressures mount, Canada is waking up to a harsh reality: overreliance on a single customer can…
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The U.S. tariff overhaul that began earlier this month took another step forward on April 5, 2025, as new baseline tariffs officially went into effect. These measures, aimed at addressing trade deficits and reshaping global commerce, have already triggered market volatility and international countermeasures. Key Tariff Changes 10% Baseline Tariff on Imports A 10% tariff…