How to structure your international manufacturing agreements the right way can legally lower your U.S. tariff obligations—sometimes by millions. This post breaks down how to do it, what mistakes to avoid, and includes a step-by-step compliance checklist.
Tariffs, Turbulence, and the Need to Stay Steady With each new round of tariff hikes and rollbacks—not to mention the inevitable retaliations—economic uncertainty deepens. Volatility in the stock markets mirrors this anxiety, as businesses and investors try to anticipate what comes next. It’s only natural to feel unsettled. But for companies that depend on imports,
90-Day Pause on Tariffs President Trump has just announced a 90-day pause on tariffs for 75 trading partners that did not retaliate in the immediate aftermath of the latest tariff actions. However, a 10% across-the-board duty will still apply to imports from those countries. In practical terms, this means nearly every country will now face
The Trump Tariffs and THE One Good Path to Recovery: Zero Tariffs President Trump’s recent tariff announcements represent a seismic shift in global trade policies, overturning decades of established norms overnight. The U.S. has unilaterally imposed tariffs on imports from nearly every country, marking a sharp departure from the post-WWII era of negotiated tariffs and
Massive New Tariff Changes: What You Need to Know NOW The latest round of tariff changes is here, and the impact will be swift and significant. The White House recently announced sweeping new tariffs, including a 10% baseline tariff on all imports and country-specific tariff rates set to take effect soon. Adding to the pain
New United States Tariffs President Trump just announced a sweeping set of new tariffs, including a ten percent baseline tariff on nearly all imports entering the United States. This blanket tariff is both a protective measure and a strategic tool to pressure foreign nations into lowering their tariffs on American goods. The United States will
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China vs. Vietnam for Manufacturing To say the global manufacturing landscape is in flux would be an understatement. What was once a relatively straightforward comparison of labor costs has evolved into a far more nuanced and strategic decision-making process. Geopolitical tensions, shifting trade and tariff regimes, technological disruption, environmental concerns, and changing consumer expectations have
THE Guide for Legally Avoiding United States Tariffs 1. The Volatile Trade Landscape – A Real-World Challenge Imagine a small U.S. manufacturing company that depends on certain parts or material inputs that can only be sourced from China. Since returning to office, President Trump has announced new tariffs that have added a 25% cost to
Accurate Chinese Company Names on Your Contracts Are Critical A few years ago, a Canadian company came to my law firm seeking to sue their Chinese supplier. When we reviewed their bilingual manufacturing contract, we quickly discovered that the Chinese company name on their contract didn’t make sense. It was not an exact match to
