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.
Exiting China Without Disrupting Your Supply Chain—or Inviting Legal Risk Join our expert-led webinar to learn how to transition smartly, legally, and smoothly Are you considering relocating your manufacturing operations out of China? You’re not alone. With rising risks and mounting complexities, more companies are reevaluating their China-based supply chains. But making the move is
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
The Hidden Risks of Unpaid Tariffs Under DDP Many U.S. companies assume that importing under Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) terms shields them from tariffs. It doesn’t. At our law firm, we’re seeing a sharp rise in cases where buyers thought their overseas seller would handle all duties—only to end up facing unexpected customs bills, seized
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.
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,
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
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
