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
Comprehensive guide on international trademark registration under the Madrid System. Learn eligibility, application steps, costs, and protection details. Start protecting your brand globally today.
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
Understanding International Trademark Basics Protecting your brand internationally is essential to prevent counterfeiting, unauthorized use, and legal conflicts. This Q&A covers key trademark principles, international registration options, enforcement strategies, and practical considerations to help businesses secure and defend their trademarks worldwide. A. The Basic International Trademark Questions 1. What is a trademark, and why is
Many companies assume they don't need to worry about trademark protections in China if they have no plans to sell or manufacture there. That's a risky mistake. China counterfeiters frequently exploit well-known (and even lesser-known) brands, flooding global markets with knockoff products that damage reputations and eat into legitimate sales.
The Essential Answers on Signing Contracts with Chinese Companies Yesterday, in The Essential Checklist for Signing Contracts with Chinese Companies, I wrote about what our China lawyers typically advise our clients regarding the signing of contracts with Chinese companies. Today, a client sent us what they call their Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for signing Chinese
