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De Minimis Exception Eliminated For Chinese Goods

On April 2, 2025 President Trump signed an executive order finally eliminating de minimis duty free treatment on goods from China, ending a long saga of regulatory changes. Beginning on February 1, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14195 titled “Imposing Duties to Address the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People’s Republic of China.” In addition to imposing an […]

Reciprocal tariffs explained by tariff lawyers

On Wednesday, April 2, 2025 President Trump signed an executive order (the “EO”) that stands to be the most consequential of his presidency; the EO imposes “reciprocal tariffs” that touch and concern just about every good imported into the United States. While reciprocal tariffs were part of the President’s platform throughout the election cycle, their arrival has caused no small […]

TARIFF ON AUTOS, PARTS INCOMING: Helpful information you need to know

On Wednesday, March 26, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order (the “EO”) directing a 25% on automobiles and certain automobile parts. As of this writing, there are a few key details missing because the accompanying Federal Register notice has not been published. However, here is what we know so far. Background On February 19, 2019, pursuant to Section 232 […]

The End of MC Numbers: A New Era for Freight Brokers

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is on the brink of implementing one of its most significant regulatory changes in recent years. Effective October 1, 2025, the FMCSA eliminates the use of Motor Carrier (MC) numbers, transitioning entirely to USDOT numbers as the sole identifier for all registrants. This modernization effort is designed to streamline processes, enhance security, and […]

TARIFFS ON LUMBER: What you need to know about the Section 232 investigation on lumber imports.

On March 1, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order (“EO”) titled “Addressing The Threat To National Security From Imports Of Timber, Lumber.” The EO instructs the Secretary of Commerce to begin an investigation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act  on imports of timber, lumber, and their derivative products (which includes paper products, furniture, and cabinetry). By November […]

Update: Mexico And Canada Tariffs Paused Indefinitely

On Thursday March 6, 2025, President Trump announced a pause on newly instituted tariffs on Mexico which went into effect earlier this week. The President said, via Truth Social:  After speaking with President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico, I have agreed that Mexico will not be required to pay Tariffs on anything that falls under the USMCA Agreement. This Agreement is […]

Mexico Tariffs Paused

Today, Thursday, March 6, 2025, President Trump announced a pause on newly instituted tariffs on Mexico which went into effect earlier this week. The President said, via Truth Social: After speaking with President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico, I have agreed that Mexico will not be required to pay Tariffs on anything that falls under the USMCA Agreement. This Agreement is […]

Canada, Mexico, and China Tariff Updates: What You Need To Know

At 12:01 AM this morning, Tuesday, March 4, 2025, tariffs on Mexico and Canada came into effect in full force. Additionally, the tariffs on China were amended on Monday, March 3. Here’s what you need to know about the changes: Mexico Goods entered or withdrawn for consumption after 12:01 AM on March 4, 2025 will be classified under HTSUS 9903.01.01 […]