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Staying on top of the international trade developments in Washington can be difficult, but listening to Two Minutes in Trade is like having your own daily briefing. The podcast covers topics including the Section 301 tariffs on China, free trade agreements like the USMCA, and legislative responses to trade issues. TMIT features customs attorneys and trade consultants from the international trade law firm of Sandler, Travis and Rosenberg, P.A. Learn more at www.strtrade.com.
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CBP has announced its new ACE functionality, the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries or "CAPE", to streamline IEEPA tariff refunds. When will it be ready, and what capabilities can we expect?
Wasting no time. USTR launches a Section 301 investigation on the EU + 15 other countries for "overproduction" and "excess capacity". Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.
TMIT Clause 8 of Article 1 in the Constitution is calling! It wants its tariff authority back. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.
Non-resident importers of record need to rethink that status. A new bill will limit NIRs requiring resident status. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.
IEEPA tariff refunds are coming…but in ACE years. So, how long is that? Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.
Within just weeks of the President's imposition of a 10% global tariff under Sec. 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, two dozen states have filed suit challenging the lawfulness of the tariffs at the U.S. Court of International Trade. For more information, listen to Today's Two Minutes in Trade.
One step forward on IEEPA refunds, or at least we know which direction we are headed, but ultimately likely leading back to the Courts. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.
Déjà vu with a mandate: USTR's muscular 2026 trade agenda doubles down on more to come. Listen for more info on Two Minutes in Trade.
From PNTR to Column 2 duty rates. A new ITC study examines the impact of- with Congress eyeing additional duty collections for appropriations. Listen to Two Minutes in Trade for more info.
Go directly to CIT! Do not pass go! The CAFC remanded the IEEPA case to the CIT, not even waiting for the Supreme Court to return the case. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.
Are section 122 tariffs just in search of justification? IMF dents the balance of payment argument. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.
The USTR says 301 investigations on various topics will begin within days. These country-specific tariffs, along with the 232 product-specific tariffs, are meant to provide "continuity" for the IEEPA level tariffs. We discuss what investigations might be forthcoming and the longer path that could lead to new tariffs.
After the IEEPA tariffs fall, who decides the refund process? The Courts? Or Congress? Listen to Two Minutes In Trade for more info
#TMIT Tariff whiplash! IEEPA's out but Section 122 in at 10%. Or wait is it 15%? Listen for more on Two Minutes In Trade.
In a monumental 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the Trump Administration's tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), making clear that, in the eyes of the majority, regulating trade and taxing it are not the same thing and that nothing in IEEPA's text, structure, or history shows that Congress intended to quietly hand over unlimited tariff power to the Executive Branch.
The CPSC recently posted to its website a list of about 600 HTSUS numbers that it believes are likely to include products for which certificate of compliance information will have to be submitted electronically beginning July 8.
The U.S. government has issued a "Maritime Action Plan", calling for new fees on imported goods via land or sea. These actions are aligned with Congressional efforts to raise revenue for updating port infrastructure and revitalizing the U.S. shipbuilding industry.
The CBP Base Metals Center just revised its guidance to address the treatment of U.S. metals. Still, importers must carefully consider whether their goods qualify for U.S. origin to potentially avoid Section 232 and IEEPA tariffs altogether.
On February 9, 2026, the US and Bangladesh issued a Joint Statement regarding a new bilateral trade framework agreement. The new agreement will provide additional market access for US products entering Bangladesh. It also lays the groundwork for a zero reciprocal rate on Bangladeshi textile and apparel products entering the U.S., subject to the condition that they contain U.S. inputs.
Congress rediscovers the Emergency break with a vote that matters on IEEPA tariffs - but just not yet. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.
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