- Tariffs and Trade Barriers: Top Concern for Supply Chain LeadersDecember 5, 2024A recent study conducted by Descartes Systems Group has shed light on the pressing challenges faced by supply chain leaders worldwide. Released on December 2, 2024, the study reveals that 48% of supply chain leaders identify tariffs…Read more: Tariffs and Trade Barriers: Top Concern for Supply Chain Leaders
- U.S. Tightens Grip on China’s Semiconductor IndustryDecember 5, 2024The United States has once again escalated its efforts to curb China’s advancements in semiconductor technology. On December 2, 2024, the Biden administration unveiled its third major crackdown on China’s chip industry in three years….Read more: U.S. Tightens Grip on China’s Semiconductor Industry
- Climate Change Funding: IMF and World Bank Step Up Their GameDecember 5, 2024In a world grappling with the escalating climate crisis, two of the most influential global financial institutions are taking bold steps to address the challenge. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group…Read more: Climate Change Funding: IMF and World Bank Step Up Their Game
- Fail to Reach Consensus on Plastic Treaty, BRICS Summit and TariffsDecember 4, 2024Over 100 Countries Fail to Reach Consensus on Plastic Treaty as Talks in Busan ConcludeBased on the information provided from the scrape, the summary of the article indicates that over 100 countries failed to reach…Read more: Fail to Reach Consensus on Plastic Treaty, BRICS Summit and Tariffs
- Black Friday Impact, Trump Shares New Tariff Plans, Harmonized System (HS) CodesNovember 26, 2024The Global Impact of Black Friday: From American Tradition to International PhenomenonWe soon arrive to the global proliferation of the American tradition of Black Friday, a post-Thanksgiving retail extravaganza. The phenomenon has transcended borders, giving…Read more: Black Friday Impact, Trump Shares New Tariff Plans, Harmonized System (HS) Codes
- Importer Due Diligence Should Include Isotopic Testing, CBP SaysNovember 21, 2024The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has released comprehensive guidance on the importance of isotopic testing to enhance importer due diligence efforts. Isotopic testing, a scientific method that identifies the atomic structure of naturally…Read more: Importer Due Diligence Should Include Isotopic Testing, CBP Says
- Regulations on Export Control of Dual-Use Items Introduced in ChinaNovember 21, 2024On September 30, 2024, China’s State Council officially announced the issuance of the Regulations on the Export Control of Dual-Use Items, set to come into effect on December 1, 2024. This landmark move represents a…Read more: Regulations on Export Control of Dual-Use Items Introduced in China
- BIS Updates, OFAC Reverses Stance on Conference Sanctions, Ralph Lauren’s Tariff ResponseNovember 20, 2024BIS Updates Enforcement Guide with New CasesThe US Commerce Department Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has recently updated its enforcement guide, ‘Don’t Let This Happen to You!’, with new cases of export control violations….Read more: BIS Updates, OFAC Reverses Stance on Conference Sanctions, Ralph Lauren’s Tariff Response
- Adapting to Change: Steve Madden Cuts China Sourcing to Avoid TariffsNovember 14, 2024A major footwear and accessories brand, Steve Madden, has made strategic moves to reduce its reliance on China for sourcing materials and products. This decision is prompted by concerns about potential tariff hikes under the…Read more: Adapting to Change: Steve Madden Cuts China Sourcing to Avoid Tariffs
- Navigating Turbulent Waters: U.S. Port Automation Dispute Threatens Industry StabilityNovember 14, 2024The recent breakdown of negotiations between the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) and the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) has reignited concerns about a potential strike and its impact on port operations from New England to…Read more: Navigating Turbulent Waters: U.S. Port Automation Dispute Threatens Industry Stability
