Tariff & Trade Insights
Expert analysis on U.S. tariff policy, HS code classification, landed cost calculations, and trade compliance strategies for importers.
New Section 301 Investigation: What "Global Industrial Overcapacity" Means for Your Imports
USTR has opened a sweeping Section 301 investigation into global industrial overcapacity targeting steel, solar, EVs, batteries, and semiconductors. Here's what SMBs need to know and how to prepare.
Unwrought Palladium From the Russian Federation: Preliminary Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily determines that countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of unwrought palladium (palladium) from the Russian Federation (Russia). The period of investigation is January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. Interested parties are invited to comment on this preliminary determination.
Polypropylene Corrugated Boxes From China; Determinations
The U.S. has imposed new antidumping duties on polypropylene corrugated boxes from China as of March 2026. Find out if your plastic shipping containers are affected and what you need to do now.
Pricing Strategy in the Tariff Era: How SMBs Can Protect Margins Without Losing Customers
With average tariff rates at 17%, nearly half of SMBs are raising prices. But across-the-board hikes are the wrong move. Here's how to adjust pricing surgically, product by product, to protect margins without losing customers.
Industries Hit Hardest by 2026 Tariffs: Steel, Auto, Electronics, and Beyond
Steel faces 40% combined rates, GM expects $3-4B in tariff costs, and chips carry up to 100% duties. Here's a sector-by-sector breakdown of which industries are hit hardest by 2026 tariffs and what SMBs can do.
Tariff Refunds for Small Businesses: What the CIT Ruling Means and How to Prepare
The Court of International Trade ordered CBP to refund $166B in IEEPA tariffs. Here's what small businesses need to know about eligibility, documentation, and the realistic timeline for getting money back.
Section 122 Tariffs Explained: The 150-Day Clock on Trump's New Trade Policy
Trump's 15% Section 122 tariff replaced the struck-down IEEPA tariffs on Feb 21, 2026. Learn how the new rate compares, when it expires (July 2026), which imports are exempt, and how to plan your business around the 150-day clock.
Supply Chain Diversification: Where to Source Beyond China in 2026
With China tariffs stacking to 40-65%+, supply chain diversification is urgent. Compare tariff rates, lead times, and total costs for Vietnam, Mexico, India, Thailand, and Indonesia — plus a framework for evaluating your move.
Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump's Tariffs: What the IEEPA Ruling Means for Importers
In a landmark 6–3 decision, the Supreme Court ruled that IEEPA does not authorize the President to impose tariffs, striking down the Liberation Day and fentanyl tariffs. Over $175 billion in refunds may be at stake — here's what importers need to know and do right now.
How AI Is Transforming Trade Compliance: From HS Code Classification to Landed Cost Calculation
AI is fundamentally changing trade compliance by automating HS code classification, tariff lookups, and landed cost calculations. Learn how AI tools reduce errors and help SMBs navigate complex tariff regulations.
Customs Duty Relief Programs: FTZs, Drawback, Bonded Warehouses, and TIBs Explained
U.S. importers paying high tariffs have four major duty relief programs available: Foreign Trade Zones, duty drawback, bonded warehouses, and TIBs. Learn how each works, compare them side-by-side, and choose the right one.
Global Trade Outlook 2026: Tariff Trends, Policy Shifts, and What Importers Need to Know
The global trade landscape in 2026 features the highest tariff rates since the 1930s. This report analyzes current policy, SCOTUS implications, nearshoring trends, and provides 7 actionable steps for importers.