Tag: North America
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The cosmetics and fragrance industries in North America are entering 2026 at a crossroads. Global trade tensions, shifting consumer behavior, and regional policy changes are converging to create one of the most challenging environments the sector has faced in decades. With Mexico introducing new tariffs on Asian imports, the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) under review…
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On December 8–10, 2025, former U.S. President Donald Trump advanced three interlinked trade positions affecting North American agriculture and resource-sharing: (1) the possibility of “very severe” tariffs on Canadian fertilizer to encourage domestic production; (2) a new 5% tariff threat on Mexican imports unless Mexico immediately delivers water owed under the 1944 Rio Grande Water…
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The presumption that goods qualifying for preferential tariff treatment under the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA or CUSMA) are immune from post‑entry duty assessments is not always borne out in practice. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) maintains robust authority to scrutinize entries, verify eligibility, and where documentation is incomplete or responsiveness is deficient assess duties…
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In the world of international trade, small and medium-sized U.S. importers often operate under immense pressure. Rising freight costs, unpredictable supply chains, and shifting regulatory landscapes have made it harder than ever to protect margins and plan for growth. Yet amid these challenges lies a powerful, often-overlooked opportunity: tariff refunds. Tariff refunds aren’t a loophole…
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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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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…
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North America’s seaports are the lifeblood of continental and global trade, moving over 30 million TEUs annually through dozens of gateway terminals that span three coastlines, the Gulf of Mexico and the St. Lawrence Seaway. From the ultra-deep berths of Los Angeles and New York–New Jersey to the riverine interfaces of New Orleans and Montreal,…