US/Mexico/Canada Agreement Strengthens American Workers and Competitiveness – Heidi Heitkamp
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US/Mexico/Canada Agreement Strengthens American Workers and Competitiveness – Heidi Heitkamp

If you can’t move production to avoid tariffs like the companies in the story below, make sure to get the training you need. Make sure you are properly classifying products and applying the correct tariff rates.  Don’t take a risk, get training here.[/vc_message][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] At 25 years old, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is…

CBP, BIS, and Other Agencies Launch a New Task Force To Combat Counterfeit Goods
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CBP, BIS, and Other Agencies Launch a New Task Force To Combat Counterfeit Goods

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a press release announcing a new multi-agency task force, The Global Trade Task Force (GTTF), which is designed to protect national security and combat counterfeit goods. The multi-agency task force was launched recently in Detroit. DHS believes the task force could serve as a national model for related investigations. DHS developed…

Tariffs Raise Concerns Among Business Leaders
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Tariffs Raise Concerns Among Business Leaders

If you can’t move production to avoid tariffs like the companies in the story below. Make sure to you are properly classifying products and applying the correct tariff rates.  Don’t take a risk, get training here.[/vc_message][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In response to the U.S. – China trade deal meeting delay,  American business leaders continue expressing concerns, stating that the…

What’s an Importer to Do About the Section 301 Tariffs?
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What’s an Importer to Do About the Section 301 Tariffs?

“Knowledge is power.” – Sir Francis Bacon We couldn’t agree more! Freight is a variable game, but regulatory compliance requires a solid foundation of knowledge and experience. And Shapiro has over a century of that! Is your company being affected in some way by the imposition of additional Chinese tariffs under Section 301?  Will these additional…

How a Steel Box Changed the World: A Brief History of Shipping
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How a Steel Box Changed the World: A Brief History of Shipping

Working in logistics and transportation requires a wide range of skills to deal with the different service providers. Helping you move the product across the globe.  Get the training you need to become efficient and productive with Logistics and Transportation.  Check out our training events here. Transcript from video from WSJ. Follow link below to…

ISF Enforcement: Penalties, Filing Errors, and Mitigation
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ISF Enforcement: Penalties, Filing Errors, and Mitigation

While enforcement of ISF (Importer Security Filing) violations began in May 2015, the enforcement environment has stiffened markedly in the last year. ISF requires importers and carriers to provide a set of information for any shipments being imported into the United States within at least 24 hours before loading their shipments or else they may face major…

How U.S. Bike Companies are Steering Around Trump’s China Tariffs
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How U.S. Bike Companies are Steering Around Trump’s China Tariffs

If you can’t move production to avoid tariffs like the companies in the story below, make sure to get the training you need to make sure you are properly classifying products and applying the correct tariff rates.  Don’t take a risk, get training here. (Reuters) – U.S.-based bicycle manufacturer Kent International has found a way…

Trump Delays a Tariff Deadline, Citing Progress in China Trade Talks
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Trump Delays a Tariff Deadline, Citing Progress in China Trade Talks

WASHINGTON — President Trump delayed his own deadline to increase tariffs on Chinese goods on Sunday as his administration continues a months long effort to persuade Beijing to make significant structural changes to its economy that have so far proved elusive. Mr. Trump, in a tweet on Sunday, said he would delay a Friday deadline…

Changes to International Fuel Surcharges Coming in 2020
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Changes to International Fuel Surcharges Coming in 2020

]International fuel surcharges have been a topic of conversation and negotiation for carriers and shippers alike for many years. Fuel is a huge percentage of a carrier’s overall cost for operating their business. Carriers have historically utilized various fuel surcharges, from “emergency” to “interim,” in order to pass along volatility of these costs to their…

NAFTZ Releases Study Documenting Positive Impacts of U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones on Regional Economies
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NAFTZ Releases Study Documenting Positive Impacts of U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones on Regional Economies

Washington, DC – An economic study by a leading research firm concludes that U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZs) have a positive impact on employment growth, wage growth, and value-added growth in American communities. Compared to similar communities without FTZs. The study, “The U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones Program: Economic Benefits to American Communities,” was conducted by the Trade…

Canada quietly moves to resolve steel spat with Mexico
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Canada quietly moves to resolve steel spat with Mexico

NAFTA partner’s exports now dodge 25 per cent tariff, but another U.S. trade threat looms Finance Minister Bill Morneau has quietly reversed a controversial decision to slap a surtax on two types of Mexican steel imports. Effective Feb. 2, up to a new limit, Mexican energy tubular products (such as those used to build pipelines) and…

The US reportedly wants to put automatic tariffs in place to keep China in line with any trade deal
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The US reportedly wants to put automatic tariffs in place to keep China in line with any trade deal

The trade deal U.S. negotiators are seeking will have some teeth in case China goes back on its trade promises, as it has in the past, The New York Times reported. A top priority for Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, who are set to hold talks this week with Vice Premier Liu He,…