Author Archives: Jason Ting

Supreme Court Strikes Down IEEPA Tariffs, Trump Responds with New Section 122 Tariffs

In a 6-3 ruling, the Supreme Court struck down Trump’s IEEPA tariffs this past Friday. Later in the afternoon, Trump issued a formal Executive Order confirming the end of IEEPA tariffs. The following tariffs are impacted by the decision: – … Continue reading

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Scheduled Increase in Section 232 Tariffs on Upholstered Furniture, Kitchen Cabients, and Vanities are Delayed One Year

On December 31, 2025, President Trump issued a proclamation to delay the scheduled increase for the Section 232 tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and vanities. Upholstered chairs and seats classified under 9401.61.4011, 9401.61.4031, 9401.61.6011, and 9401.61.6031 were scheduled to … Continue reading

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90 Day “Pause” on Reciprocal Tariffs for Non-China Products Set to Expire on July 9, 2025

Back in April, the Trump Administration put a 90 day “pause” on the Reciprocal tariffs for products originating from all countries besides China. During this 90 day pause, the Reciprocal tariff for non-China originating products was set at 10%. This … Continue reading

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East Coast and Gulf Coast Port Strike Suspended. Ports to Reopen!

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance have reached a tentative agreement. The key point is that both sides have a tentative agreement on a wage increase. The port strike is suspended. The longshoremen will be returning back to … Continue reading

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Longshoremen at East and Gulf Ports Begin Strike

As expected, the dockworks at East and Gulf Coast ports began striking today. Their contract expired at midnight. This strike affects all ocean ports from Maine to Teaxs. The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) have … Continue reading

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