CBP is again proceeding with its deployment of the UFLPA Region Alert enhancement to ACE on March 18, 2023, adding a postal code requirement for certain applications.

Two Minutes in Trade - UFLPA Region Alert Enhancement Starting March 18 2023

CBP announces that palm oil imports from a major oil producer in Malaysia will no longer be subject to forced labor detentions. Resolving this issue took over two years and it is a new reminder that CBP expects importers and exporters to be proactive in monitoring supply chains and ensuring that the right set of policies, audits, and remediation producers are in place to prevent forced labor.

Two Minutes in Trade - CBP Removes Finding Against Major Palm Oil Producer

The United States announces its intentions to appeal WTO rulings which challenge U.S. assertions of national security exceptions.

Two Minutes in Trade - U.S. to Appeal WTO Rulings in Favor of China

FDA’s OMUFA increased nearly 20% on over the counter drugs. Learn more on today’s Two Minutes In Trade.

Two Minutes in Trade - Is the FDA Price Gouging?

The southern border remains a unique place to conduct trade due to the issues impacting the region. Here are some highlights I picked up during a recent visit.

Two Minutes in Trade - What's New at the Southern Border Besides the Best Tex-Mex?

USDA will be joining the ranks of enforcement - looking at organic food claims within the next year. Listen for more on today’s Two Minutes In Trade

Two Minutes in Trade - USDA Tightening Organic Enforcement

LISTEN TO ME! We all want to be heard and Commerce is offering that chance with respect to the IPEF talks. Listen for more info.

Two Minutes in Trade - What to Expect in the IPEF Talks

The TPA of 2023 should not just be based on the TPA model first passed in 1974. It’s time for a new paradigm to govern market access. Listen for more on today’s Two Minutes In Trade.

Two Minutes in Trade - Updating Congressional TPA

Maybe all the trade initiatives are not just pablum. Maybe we need to think about market access as more than just duty free. Listen for more on today’s Two Minutes In Trade.

Two Minutes in Trade - Maybe the Problem is Getting into the Market

AD/CVD investigations are abundant in the US. A new GAO study looked at the trade remedies but made no recommendations. Listen for more on today’s Two Minutes In Trade.

Two Minutes in Trade - GAO's and Public Interest Test

Good news and bad news on infant formula as enforcement discretion to remain in place for 11 countries but tariffs went back into effect this month. Listen for more on today’s Two Minutes In Trade.

Two Minutes in Trade - Providing Safe Food for Vulnerable Citizens

New bill would seek to build a western hemispheric trading bloc. Listen for more on today’s Two Minutes In Trade.

Two Minutes in Trade - Pathway to Move Manufacturing from China

Not so fast-USMCA dispute settlement rules in favor of Canada & Mexico on interpretation of automotive parts to slow the US roll. Listen for more on today’s Two Minutes In Trade.

Two Minutes in Trade - USMCA Panel Ruled Against the U.S.

Bringing manufacturing back to North America to decrease reliance on fragile supply chains and potentially adversarial countries looks to be an area that will see a lot of attention between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico this year.

Two Minutes in Trade - The Three Amigos Ride Again

CRS report suggests Congress take up section 301 exclusions in a new report. Listen for more on today’s Two Minutes In Trade.

Two Minutes in Trade - Implement a Set of Standards for Exclusions

Trade relations with China look to get bumpier in the 118th congress with new W&M chair calling her out and the new select committee on China formed. Listen for more on today’s Two Minutes In Trade. #TMIT 

Two Minutes in Trade - Looks Like a Bumpy Road Ahead for China-US Trade Relations as New Congress Gets Underway

A new year may mean new HTSUS designations for your products. Are you impacted?  Listen for more on today’s Two Minutes In Trade

Two Minutes in Trade - New HTSUS Designations

Two retiring Members of Congress offer their trade objectives for 2023. If only they could have done these while still in Congress…

Two Minutes in Trade - How to Save Trade by Two Retiring Members of Congress

Surprise!  Congress kept the gov’t open but included a few trade treats in the spending package passed just before Christmas. Learn more on today’s Two Minutes In Trade.

Two Minutes in Trade - Congress Passes a Bill to Keep the Government Open

What a year it has been for trade! It can be fun to look back and to think about what lies ahead.  For more information listen to Today's Two Minutes in Trade. 

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