China Derisking? Not Really. Some Goods Now Sourced from Chinese Companies in Vietnam
Supply chains are still in the hands of Chinese companies but have been “rejiggered” to Vietnam and elsewhere.
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Customs Modernization Act of 2023, the Metastasized Cancer of Regulatory Capture
For the last five years, a cabal of attorneys and trade compliance professionals have been plotting to destroy what’s left of U.S. customs law. Their primary goal? Cementing the legal underpinnings of the de minimis loophole and getting ahead of the backlash. This is necessary for them, because the exponential growth of de minimis shipments…
Trump Tariffs are ‘Bad’; Lighthizer is ‘Wrong’, WSJ Editorial Board Tells Us
A CPA rebuttal to a WSJ Editorial Team op-ed on Jan. 2 bemoaning China tariffs by both Biden and Trump.
U.S. Trade Deal with the U.K. Dies Quietly. Rest in Peace.
After roughly two years of back and forth on opening more markets to free trade between the U.S. and U.K., both sides have given up. Why that’s a good thing.
Corporate America a Huge Stumbling Block for China Policy, Hudson Institute Panel Agrees
China can count on Corporate America for huge support on Capitol Hill. And that’s becoming a big problem for policy makers, Hudson Institute says.
Congressman Blumenauer Holds Special De Minimis Meeting As Importers Dig In
Democratic members of the trade subcommittee at House Ways & Means gets an earful on why ‘de minimis’ should be reformed, or terminated.
China’s Offer To Fight Fentanyl Market Dubious, House Foreign Affairs Chair Says
China’s offer to help the U.S. fight fentanyl is dubious, a House Foreign Affairs Chairman Says in Latest Hearing.
House China Select Committee Has Big Recommendations For Congress In 2024
The House China Select Committee released its 52 page strategy report for 2024. Here’s what’s inside, and what might be missing.
Katherine Tai Sticks Up For China Tariffs At Aspen Security Forum
Katherine Tai sticks up for domestic economy in international trade relations during Aspen Security Forum.
October Trade Deficit Up 5% As EU, Mexico Goods Gap Breaks 2022 Levels
The October trade deficit rose, but the biggest takeaway from the latest data is how much the China goods gap is in decline this year.
