The US is in a full-blown “trade war” with China. The possibility of tariffs on goods from Mexico, combined with other trade actions by the Trump administration, could send the entire US economy off the rails. The Federal Reserve is already looking at ways to prevent this disaster in the making. History teaches that global…
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…
The Commerce Department is considering national security restrictions on artificial intelligence. Some worry they could stunt the industry in the U.S. SAN FRANCISCO — A common belief among tech industry insiders is that Silicon Valley has dominated the internet. Because much of the worldwide network was designed and built by Americans. Insiders worry that proposed…
Just like the mysterious influx of pumpkin shipments in October, at the start of every February, there is a monumental increase in the purchase of flowers, chocolates, and jewelry in the U.S. If you love the thriving beauty, health, and vigor of delicate flowers, the delicious gooey center of a s’more by a campfire, or…
There are all kinds of annual awards: Razzies for bad films, Golden Mullets for the worst video game and the Turnip Prize for lousy art. That got me to thinking. Maybe another one’s in order, to celebrate the most embarrassing export control penalty of the year. Let’s call it the Dummies. My nomination will be hard…
People say the American Mall is dying — but if so, someone forgot to tell La Plaza Mall. La Plaza is the largest shopping center in McAllen, Texas, a mid-size city on the U.S.-Mexico border. It’s the sort of establishment you’d find in any city or suburb — Foot Locker, Bath & Body Works, Baby Gap…
As trade compliance professionals, we joke that our family members now finally understand what we do for a living. In fact, 2018 has been the year that anybody with access to a news platform has become well acquainted with the concepts of global trade compliance. Both shippers and logistics service providers are certainly on the…
You can now double-check your entries filed by your broker with CBP & directly (or via a trusted consult) interact with CBP via ACE! The Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) is a U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) system. Designed, to facilitate legitimate trade while enhancing border security. ACE improves the collection, sharing, and processing of information submitted…
The Huawei sanctions fraud case rattled markets, stunned the tech world and put U.S. agencies on the spot. All three will be monitoring the next several weeks to see what’s next. Huawei is one of China’s largest companies and is the second largest producer of mobile phones in the world. On Dec. 1, police in Vancouver arrested Huawei CFO…
