On November 14, 2025, the White House issued a new Executive Order modifying how the US applies its reciprocal tariffs—specifically for a range of agricultural products. This change narrows the scope of the tariff program first created under Executive Order 14257 and later amended by Executive Order 14346. What Changed? The new order exempts agricultural…
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At Mohawk Global, caring for our communities is part of who we are. It’s woven into our culture, guiding the way we work, connect, and give back. That commitment — brought to life through our Sowing Kindness initiative — has earned Mohawk Global recognition as a 2025 CNY Business Journal Family Business Award honoree for…
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At Mohawk Global, we believe that small acts of care can take root and grow into lasting change. This fall, our team spent a day in Buffalo doing just that—planting pawpaw trees, a native, fruit-bearing species, to help bring new life and nourishment to a neighborhood on the rise. The planting took place in partnership…
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Today, the US Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in two consolidated cases challenging the legality of tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). At issue are two major sets of tariffs: Global “Reciprocal” Tariffs: A baseline 10% tariff on most US trading partners, with higher rates on select countries. Fentanyl-Related Tariffs:…
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Trans-Pacific carriers have announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) effective November 15, 2025, and December 1, 2025. These GRIs will affect all Canadian and USA destinations. The following amounts are in USD and apply to all freight originating in Asia and the Indian Sub-Continent. November 15, 2025: General Rate Increase – Transpacific Eastbound To all…
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The White House has issued a new proclamation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, finding that imports of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDVs), certain medium- and heavy-duty vehicles parts, and buses threaten to impair US national security. Medium- and heavy-duty trucks include Class 3 to Class 8 vehicles, like large pick-up trucks, moving…
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The White House has announced a series of new trade and cooperation agreements with Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam. These agreements include Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) on critical minerals, framework agreements, and joint statements on trade, investment, and border peace. Cambodia Cambodia’s agreement appears to be the most developed, with complete annexes and schedules released.…
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The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) announced that it has determined Nicaragua’s acts, policies, and practices related to labor rights abuses, human rights violations, and the dismantling of the rule of law are unreasonable and burden or restrict US commerce. This determination was made under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974,…
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François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, has announced extended relief measures to help Canadian businesses affected by tariffs imposed by the United States. To protect Canadian workers and minimize the economic impact of the surtaxes, the government is extending key exemptions for an additional two months: Manufacturing and Agricultural Inputs: The current exemption…
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The US government has announced a strict new measure aimed at deterring tariff evasion through transshipment. While full guidance is still pending, officials have confirmed that a 40% penalty tariff will be applied to shipments found to be routed through third countries to avoid tariffs. Unlike other penalty scenarios, no mitigation will be allowed—meaning importers…
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