UPDATED: 10/1/2025—Key trade and tariff operations are moving forward largely unaffected by the recent government funding lapse. USTR is keeping all 237 employees on staff, emphasizing its role in advising the President on tariff negotiations. Commerce will continue most export control work, with the Bureau of Industry and Security retaining the majority of its staff.…
Read More »
On Thursday night, September 25, President Trump announced via Truth Social a new set of tariffs that will take effect October 1. These measures target a range of imports, including pharmaceuticals, furniture, and heavy trucks, with the stated goal of encouraging US manufacturing and protecting domestic industries. PharmaceuticalsA 100% tariff will be placed on branded…
Read More »
Since January 20, 2025, the Trump Administration has rolled out a series of new tariff measures under multiple trade authorities, including IEEPA and Section 232. These actions cover a wide range of imports including steel, aluminum, autos, copper, and more. To help make sense of these fast-moving developments, a timeline has been published that outlines:…
Read More »
In April, the US Trade Representative issued their final assessment for port fees applied to vessels and vessel operators with Chinese ownership. An overview of the fees, changes from the original announcement and timelines of implementation, can be found here. With less than one month to implementation, set to begin on October 14, we can…
Read More »
President Trump signed an Executive Order on September 4, 2025, implementing a sweeping new trade agreement with Japan. At the core of the agreement is a 15% baseline tariff on nearly all Japanese imports, including cars and auto parts, unless existing duties already meet that level. CBP's guidance clarifies that these tariffs are applied retroactively…
Read More »
The Census Bureau has issued a final rule clarifying who is responsible for filing Electronic Export Information (EEI) when goods pass through the US on their way to another country. These changes, effective September 15, 2025, are designed to remove confusion and make compliance more straightforward for importers, exporters, and logistics providers. Takeaways Clearer USPPI…
Read More »
UPDATE: 9/1/2025—The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced the extension of certain tariff exclusions under the Section 301 through November 29, 2025. This extension gives importers extra time to take advantage of tariff relief on certain products subject to Section 301 duties. The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced the extension…
Read More »
Trans-Pacific carriers have announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) effective September 15, 2025, and October 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. September 15, 2025: General Rate Increase – Transpacific Eastbound To all…
Read More »
Determining the proper customs value of imported goods is one of the most critical—and complex—responsibilities for US importers. US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) provides extensive guidance to help companies comply with valuation rules under the Tariff Act of 1930 and its amendments. Several core resources stand out as essential references for understanding valuation principles,…
Read More »
© 2025 Mohawk Global OTI No. 003952NF Terms of Use Privacy Policy