A Shift in Tariffs: New Executive Order Redefines Tariff Stacking

A Shift in Tariffs: New Executive Order Redefines Tariff Stacking

A recent Executive Order issued by the White House has realigned the application of overlapping tariff authorities, particularly those related to national security—Section 232— and the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Under the revised framework, the Executive Order preserves the current treatment for auto parts. This means that if a product is subject to…

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6/15 & 7/1 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce GRI

6/15 & 7/1 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce GRI

Trans-Pacific carriers have announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) effective June 15, 2025, and July 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. June 15, 2025: General Rate Increase – Transpacific Eastbound To all…

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USTR Extends Section 301 China Tariff Exclusions Through August 31

USTR Extends Section 301 China Tariff Exclusions Through August 31

Today, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced the extension of certain tariff exclusions under the Section 301. These exclusions, which were previously set to expire on May 31, 2025, will now remain in effect through August 31, 2025. The extension provides importers with additional time to benefit from relief on specific products subject to…

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