How to use your Manufacturing Agreement to reduce your United States tariffs

How to Use Your Manufacturing Contract to REDUCE Your Tariffs

How to structure your international manufacturing agreements the right way can legally lower your U.S. tariff obligations—sometimes by millions. This post breaks down how to do it, what mistakes to avoid, and includes a step-by-step compliance checklist.

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Navigating the Trade War: Perspective, Patience, and Planning

Tariffs, Turbulence, and the Need to Stay Steady With each new round of tariff hikes and rollbacks—not to mention the inevitable retaliations—economic uncertainty deepens. Volatility in the stock markets mirrors this anxiety, as businesses and investors try to anticipate what comes next. It’s only natural to feel unsettled. But for companies that depend on imports,

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The Trump Tariffs, Its Influence on the World Economy, And Why We Should Know All Within a Few Weeks

The Trump Tariffs and THE One Good Path to Recovery: Zero Tariffs President Trump’s recent tariff announcements represent a seismic shift in global trade policies, overturning decades of established norms overnight. The U.S. has unilaterally imposed tariffs on imports from nearly every country, marking a sharp departure from the post-WWII era of negotiated tariffs and

What you need to know NOW abou Trump's new tariffs

United States Tariff Changes: What You Need to Know NOW

Massive New Tariff Changes: What You Need to Know NOW The latest round of tariff changes is here, and the impact will be swift and significant. The White House recently announced sweeping new tariffs, including a 10% baseline tariff on all imports and country-specific tariff rates set to take effect soon. Adding to the pain

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BREAKING NEWS: President Trump Announces Sweeping Tariffs

New United States Tariffs President Trump just announced a sweeping set of new tariffs, including a ten percent baseline tariff on nearly all imports entering the United States. This blanket tariff is both a protective measure and a strategic tool to pressure foreign nations into lowering their tariffs on American goods. The United States will

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China vs. Vietnam for Manufacturing

China vs. Vietnam for Manufacturing To say the global manufacturing landscape is in flux would be an understatement. What was once a relatively straightforward comparison of labor costs has evolved into a far more nuanced and strategic decision-making process. Geopolitical tensions, shifting trade and tariff regimes, technological disruption, environmental concerns, and changing consumer expectations have

U.S. Import Compliance: A Guide to CBP Form 28 and Form 29

U.S. Import Compliance: A Guide to CBP Form 28 and Form 29

U.S. Import Compliance: Understanding CBP Form 28 and Form 29 Companies importing goods into the United States can sometimes find themselves facing inquiries from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”). These inquiries typically come in the form of a CBP Form 28 – Request for Information or a CBP Form 29 – Notice of Action,

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New AD/CVD Petitions: Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) from China

Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) from China On February 12, 2025, new antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) petitions were filed against imports of methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (“MDI”) from China. MDI is a class of isocyanates derived from aniline.  MDI is a versatile chemical intermediate that is used as an input in a wide range of

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The Growing Threat of Chinese Factory Competition, and How to Fight Back

Protecting Your Business From YOUR China Factory Chinese factories are increasingly selling products directly to consumers, especially in industries hit hard by tariffs, tariff threats, and shifting geopolitical tensions. As manufacturers lose foreign buyers due to global supply chain changes, many are seizing the chance to create and market their own products—often in direct competition

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