Legal battles are now shaping trade policy as much as politics. This week, a federal appeals court temporarily allowed President Trump to continue imposing tariffs, even after the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled them illegal. As his team scrambles to craft a legally defensible backup plan, uncertainty continues to spill into markets. Major companies […]
At the midpoint of Trump’s 90-day tariff pause, global negotiations remain largely unresolved, with only one partial trade deal (with the UK) announced.
With tensions high but the possibility of a deal still alive, the U.S. has delayed its proposed 50% tariffs on EU imports until July 9, offering negotiators a narrow window to find common ground. Meanwhile, a bipartisan bill in Congress signals growing momentum to reshore critical manufacturing to the U.S., particularly in underserved regions. At […]
At first glance, “free trade zone” and “free trade area” may sound like interchangeable terms, but they refer to very different concepts in global commerce. Understanding the difference is essential for brands and businesses navigating international trade, manufacturing, and supply chains. The Quick Answer: Let’s break it down! What is a Free Trade Zone? A […]
Trade tensions flared again this week as President Trump threatened steep tariffs on European imports and Apple products manufactured abroad, rattling markets and adding pressure to already fragile global negotiations. The warnings sent U.S. and EU stocks tumbling, with companies and investors bracing for potential fallout. Meanwhile, in Europe, France and Germany are calling for […]
Tariffs continue to shape global trade and business decisions in significant ways. Japan’s exports to the U.S. are beginning to slow, highlighting the early impact of rising duties. India is laying out a phased approach to its U.S. trade deal, with the first agreement expected by July. While most U.S. companies report they’ll need to […]
As tariffs continue to ripple through the global economy, their effects are showing up in unexpected ways — from public clashes between retailers and the White House to a surge in refurbished goods. Beauty brands are rethinking how and where they source ingredients, while small business owners face hard decisions in the face of ongoing […]
From last-minute export surges to long-term supply chain shifts, businesses are adapting fast to trade volatility. EU exports to the U.S. soared nearly 60% in March as companies raced to get ahead of Trump’s pending tariffs. In the U.S., retailers like Walmart and Microsoft are already passing higher import costs to consumers. Meanwhile, Postscript is […]
The global trade landscape continues to shift under the weight of temporary relief, rising tensions, and bold bets. A 90-day U.S.-China tariff pause offers momentary breathing room for brands, slashing duties on goods and small packages, but uncertainty looms beyond August. The pause is also pressuring “China-plus-one” countries like Vietnam to secure better trade terms, […]
In a surprising move aimed at easing escalating tensions, the U.S. and China have agreed to temporarily slash tariffs for 90 days, reducing rates from as high as 145% to 30%. The decision sparked an immediate rally in global markets and offers a narrow window of relief for small businesses that have been strained under […]
