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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →