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In an uncharacteristic act of bipartisanship by Congress, the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act sailed through the House and Senate and landed on the President’s desk for his signature. Biden signed it on December 23rd, triggering a 180 day clock until it becomes law and goods will be prohibited entry on June 21, 2022.  This … Continued

RIM has been focused on transparency and communicating the current state of affairs around the world and here in the United States when it comes to supply chain delays and disruptions. Given that there’s no mode of transport that is without challenges, here are the top issues we have identified as the greatest concern across … Continued

Section 301. Digital Services Tax. The large aircraft dispute. USMCA (nee, NAFTA). Each of these major issues impacting American importers and exporters had at their center the Office of the United States Trade Representative. The USTR is one of the most important positions in government and Presidents look to the agency, along with State and … Continued

The Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) are two legislative vehicles requiring authorization by Congress every few years. They are a way that importers can both seek sourcing opportunities in developing countries and petition for reductions or exclusions from ad valorem duty after a review and approval by the US government. … Continued

The United States Trade Representative late last month announced that after a Section 301 investigation into ten entities for unfair treatment of American tech companies based on the proposed imposition of a digital services tax, the government is moving forward with notice of comment and virtual hearings on six countries. If they proceed as announced, … Continued