Two Minutes in Trade

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.

Two Minutes in Trade - Inside the HTS: How Trade Policy Gets Written

USITC plans to update the USHTS and is accepting comments. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

09-29
03:22

Two Minutes in Trade - Tariff Tectonics - CAFC Shakes Up Section 301

The CAFC has ruled that the list 3 and 4A section 301 tariffs are legal. What might the decision mean for future trade policy?

09-29
03:33

Two Minutes in Trade - Security by the Dozen: BIS’s Investigation Overload

PPE and medical products, robots, and machinery are now under Section 232 investigations. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

09-25
03:12

Two Minutes in Trade - From Cork to Copper: Navigating the New US-EU Agreement

IEEPA and section 232 tariffs will not apply to certain EU goods retroactive to August 1st or September 1st. Listen for details on Two Minutes in Trade. 

09-24
03:08

Two Minutes in Trade - The INFORM Act Strikes Back

INFORM Act requires reporting/complaints for e-commerce sales and will assess penalties. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.   

09-22
03:07

Two Minutes In Trade: The “Reverse Robinhood” and the Unequal Impact of Tariffs

#TMIT Two Minutes In Trade: The “Reverse Robinhood” and the Unequal Impact of Tariffs

09-20
03:52

Two Minutes In Trade: Tariffs are Starting to Chafe

#TMIT Tariffs are starting to chafe.  Senate to vote on a resolution ending the emergency under IEEPA for Canada. Listen for more on Two Minutes In Trade. 

09-18
03:15

Two Minutes In Trade: Congress Hits Pause on Resolutions to Challenge IEEPA Tariffs

#TMIT Congress again delays asserting its Congressional authority over tariffs delaying IEEPA tariff emergency cancelation consideration to March 31, 2026. Listen for more on Two Minutes In Trade. 

09-17
02:57

Two Minutes In Trade: So Much Trade, So Little Time!

Details on Japan Agreement, additions to steel/aluminum and auto parts, comments on 301 exclusions; on USMCA review and NTE review. Listen for more on Two Minutes In Trade. 

09-16
04:15

Two Minutes In Trade: Legislation Could Expand Mexico’s Tariff Tools

#TMIT Mexico jumps into the game of increasing tariffs. Listen for more on Two Minutes In Trade. 

09-15
03:09

Two Minutes In Trade: Legislation Could Expand Mexico’s Tariff Toolbox

Two Minutes In Trade: Legislation Could Expand Mexico’s Tariff Toolbox #TMIT Mexico jumps into the game of increasing tariffs. Listen for more on Two Minutes In Trade. 

09-15
03:09

Two Minutes In Trade: Court-Side Influence: The Power of Amicus

Two Minutes In Trade: Court-Side Influence: The Power of Amicus

09-15
03:09

Two Minutes in Trade for details - What Actions Can Companies Do Now for Potential IEEPA Tariffs Refunds Later? ?

Taking affirmative action now to preserve the right for potential IEEPA tariff refunds is essential. Listen to Two Minutes in Trade for details. 

09-11
03:25

Two Minutes in Trade - Tariff Showdown: Supreme Court to Decide Tariff Fate

Tariff boon coming soon?  Supreme Court agrees to speedy quick review of IEEPA challenge. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

09-10
03:14

Two Minutes in Trade - Trade Tweaks: EO Clarifies Tariffs and Future Deals

Devilish Details released on tariff agreements, exempting some products. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

09-08
03:37

Two Minutes in Trade - Domo Arigato - A Breakdown of the U.S.-Japan Agreement

The Executive Order imposes tariffs on most Japanese goods, modifies auto tariffs to a similar structure, exempts certain products, and permits future adjustments based on Japan’s compliance.  For more details, listen to today's Two Minutes on Trade.  

09-06
03:10

Two Minutes in Trade - The Legal Risks of the Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) Incoterm

Although US buyers can encounter financial and operational risks with the DDP term, today’s episode discusses potential legal risks with DDP usage. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.

09-04
04:27

Duty Calls: Don’t Miss Your Opportunity for an IEEPA Tariff Refund

Refunds of IEEPA tariffs may be possible if the Supreme Court upholds the CIT and CAFC decisions striking down the Administrations use of IEEPA authority to issue tariffs, but only for those companies who take steps to preserve their rights. Listen to today's episode to learn more and visit: https://www.strtrade.com/trade-news-resources/str-trade-report/trade-report/august/importers-should-act-quickly-to-preserve-rights-to-potential-tariff-refunds

09-04
03:55

Two Minutes in Trade - Revenue-Sharing Model for Chip Exports

The White House has authorized the export of some AI processors to China, conditioned on a 15% sales revenue share with the U.S. government. Trade-compliance teams will need to monitor evolving licensing conditions, reporting requirements, and potential legal challenges to this novel arrangement.

09-02
02:54

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