Navigating overseas manufacturing? This ultimate FAQ guide covers everything from contracts and quality control to intellectual property (IP) protection and supplier risks. Get the answers you need to succeed.
The shift from Chinese to Mexican manufacturing is reshaping North American trade. Learn why this nearshoring trend benefits both the U.S. and Mexico—and how your business can stay ahead
In 2025, the DOJ's Criminal Division elevated trade and customs fraud to a top enforcement priority. Learn what this means for importers, including real risks, whistleblower incentives, and how to protect your company now
Tariff Cheaters Beware: This Week's $24 Million Wake-Up Call Earlier this week, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision in Island Industries v. Sigma Corp that delivers a clear warning to companies attempting to evade U.S. trade duties: your competitors are watching, and the consequences of cheating can be staggering. This case highlights
Discover how to identify sourcing agent fraud and fake manufacturers. Learn China factory verification techniques to avoid manufacturing agent scams costing millions in hidden markups.
Molds and Tooling in International Manufacturing: 30 Essential FAQs On May 25, we published The Guide to Molds and Tooling in International Manufacturing, laying out just about everything we thought you need to know about molds, tooling, and the contracts that protect them—along with practical steps to secure your supply chain. The response was immediate.
New Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Petitions Filed for Hardwood Plywood Imports Introduction On May 22, 2025, new antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) petitions were filed against imports of hardwood and decorative plywood (“plywood”) from China, Indonesia, and Vietnam. The petition was filed by the Coalition for Fair Trade in Hardwood Plywood. This is a
Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Petitions for L-Lysine from China Introduction On May 28, 2025, new antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) petitions were filed against imports of L-lysine from China. The petitions were filed by the Lysine Fair Trade Coalition and its individual members: Archer Daniels Midland Company, CJ Bio America, Inc., and Evonik Corporation.
The Guide to Molds and Tooling in International Manufacturing A manufacturer our law firm recently represented paid $200,000 to retrieve molds they had purchased for just $80,000 eight months earlier. The reason? A lack of a formal tooling agreement. These disputes aren’t rare—in fact, they’re becoming increasingly common. With tariffs now exceeding 50% on many
Beyond the 30%: The Real China Tariffs RIGHT NOW Think the China tariff picture is a simple 30%? Think again. The reality for U.S. businesses navigating the complexities of importing reveals a far more expensive and tangled web of duties, often surging beyond 50% While the headlines tout a 30% flat rate as relief, this
