U.S. and China Reach Landmark Trade Deal (CBP Guidance Available)

2025-11-08T17:41:52+00:00November 8th, 2025|International Trade Issues, Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs|

During the APEC 2025 meeting, Presidents Trump and Xi reached a landmark trade deal to rebalance U.S.-China economic relations and expand market access. On Nov. 4, the White House issued Executive Orders formalizing the agreement. Most recently, a CBP guidance on Nov. 7 confirmed the updated tariff rates, including the suspension of reciprocal tariffs and the reduction of fentanyl-related duties to 10%.

U.S. Applies a 25% Tariff on Imports of Autos and Parts – (Guidance on Duty Offset for Parts)

2025-11-06T03:25:34+00:00November 2nd, 2025|International Trade Issues, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs|

The U.S. imposed a 25% tariff on imported automobiles, light trucks, and key parts under Section 232 to strengthen domestic manufacturing. On October 31, 2025, CBP released guidance detailing duty offset procedures for eligible importers, outlining how to file claims through the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE).

U.S.–Japan Agreement (Critical Minerals and Investment Updates)

2025-10-30T04:18:55+00:00October 29th, 2025|International Trade Issues, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs|

CBP issued updated guidance on Sept.15, 2025, implementing the U.S.–Japan agreement, securing $550B in investment and applying a 15% baseline tariff on autos and parts. In a new Fact Sheet, the White House outlines Japan’s Critical Minerals and Rare Earths Framework and targeted investments in energy, AI, electronics, manufacturing, and U.S. supply chains.

U.S. and Malaysia Reach Agreement on Reciprocal Trade

2025-11-06T03:26:08+00:00October 27th, 2025|International Trade Issues, Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs|

The U.S. and Malaysia have reached a reciprocal trade agreement to expand market access for exporters, streamline tariffs and regulations, enforce labor and environmental standards, strengthen digital trade and IP protections, and open commercial opportunities across sectors including aerospace, energy, and critical minerals.

U.S. and Vietnam Agree to a Framework for Reciprocal Trade Agreement

2025-11-06T03:26:14+00:00October 27th, 2025|International Trade Issues, Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs|

The U.S. and Vietnam agreed on a Reciprocal Trade Framework to expand market access, reduce trade barriers, and enhance bilateral economic cooperation. Thailand will eliminate tariffs on about 99% of U.S. goods, while the U.S. will maintain a 19% reciprocal tariff rate and apply zero tariffs on select Thai-origin products.

U.S. and Thailand Reach Framework for Reciprocal Trade Agreement

2025-11-06T03:26:23+00:00October 27th, 2025|International Trade Issues, Risk Management, Trade Compliance, U.S. Customs|

The U.S. and Thailand have agreed on a new reciprocal trade framework to enhance economic ties. Thailand will remove tariff barriers on approximately 99% of goods, covering nearly all categories of U.S. industrial and agricultural exports., while the U.S. maintains 19% reciprocal tariff rate on Thai-origin goods.

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