Happy Tariff-giving from Global Training Center!

Washington, DC (USTR.GOV) – The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) released a list of approximately $16 billion worth of imports from China that will be subject to a 25 percent additional tariff as part of the U.S. response to China’s unfair trade practices related to the forced transfer of American technology and…

White House Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy June 2018 [Download Report]

Whether you’re a foreign company importing your products to the United States, or you’re an American company importing foreign goods as part of your business, you’ll need to account for the merchandise processing fee (MPF). While the terms of payment are relatively straightforward, there are many considerations that determine how much an importer ultimately pays….

California’s Farm Animal Confinement Initiative, also known as Prop 12, is set to implement new requirements regarding sow housing by July 1, 2023. While this initiative is aimed at improving animal welfare, the United States pork industry is still grappling with questions about verification, logistics, and supply. Furthermore, concerns have been raised about whether this…

Green Energy

The ongoing workers’ strike at West Coast Canadian ports has caused significant disruption to trade between the U.S. and Canada. Trade associations in both countries are warning that the strike will lead to price increases and delays in product arrivals, affecting various industries and supply chains. In this blog post, we will examine the repercussions…