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

Posted on February 23, 2026 by Jason Ting

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

Posted on January 2, 2026 by Jason Ting

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

Posted on October 3, 2024 by Jason Ting

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

Posted on October 1, 2024 by Jason Ting

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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East Coast and Gulf Coast Port Strike Looming on the Horizon

Posted on September 24, 2024 by Jason Ting

The current ILA (International Longshoremen’s Association) contract is set to expire on September 30, 2024. The latest news reports do not paint an optimistic picture that a contract will be signed by the expiration date. Both sides are currently blaming … Continue reading →

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