Tag: Tariff Consultant
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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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The newly announced Framework for an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade between the United States and Guatemala marks a targeted evolution of the CAFTA-DR architecture. Building on nearly two decades of bilateral engagement, this Agreement introduces a modernized compliance ecosystem focused on regulatory streamlining, digital trade facilitation, and economic security alignment. For U.S. stakeholders particularly SMEs…
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Author: Maria Pechurina, Director of International Trade @ Peacock Tariff Consulting China is thriving. In recent months, its exports surged despite ongoing US tariff chaos and the decline of US-bound exports by 27%. In September 2025 alone, China’s exports climbed 8.3% year-on-year, reaching a seven-month high of $328.6 billion, even as shipments to the US…
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Author: Maria Pechurina, Director of International Trade @ Peacock Tariff Consulting The current state of international trade between the U.S. and China is marked by ongoing negotiations, product and company-specific investigations, tariff impositions and attempts to secure mutual concessions. The arrangements are ever-evolving and the legal challenges like the IEEPA lawsuit create additional complexity. We aim to…
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Author: Maria Pechurina, Director of International Trade @ Peacock Tariff Consulting Status Quo: US-India Deeply Intertwined & Complex Trade Relationship Before the recent tariff escalations, the U.S. and India shared a robust and growing bilateral trade relationship. In 2024, total trade reached approximately $212.3 billion, an 8.3% increase from the previous year, signifying a good…
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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…
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Author: Maria Pechurina, MA, Director of International Trade @ Peacock Tariff Consulting US Tariffs & Malaysia’s Economic Impact The 24% US tariffs, announced in April 2025, hit Malaysia, which is a popular location for Chinese transshipment, hard. These trade challenges manifested in the key export-led industries such as palm oil, electronics and solar panels, further tightening…
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Author: Maria Pechurina, MA, Director of International Trade @ Peacock Tariff Consulting Earlier in 2025, on St. Patrick’s Day, US President Donald J. Trump lamented that Ireland, a “beautiful island of just 5 million people, has got the entire US pharmaceutical industry in its grasp.” In America’s pursuit of self-sufficiency, its overwhelming reliance on foreign…
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Trump’s Tariffs on Canada: A New Trade Flashpoint On July 31, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order officially raising tariffs on Canadian goods entering the United States from 25% to 35%, effective August 1. This move marks a significant escalation in trade tensions between the two countries and has already sent ripples through…
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Can the U.S. Department of State – European Union Trade Pact Spark a Transatlantic Business Renaissance? The newly signed U.S.–EU trade agreement marks a seismic shift in global commerce. With a 15% flat tariff on most EU exports to the U.S., and zero tariffs on U.S. goods entering the EU, the deal unlocks unprecedented opportunities…