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U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Goods: Overview and Timeline
The world’s leading trade partners, the U.S. and China, are implementing tariffs on a growing list of goods. With new U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods, companies that rely on imports or exports need solutions to keep pace with wide-ranging, rapid-fire changes in the...
Market Changers: U.S. Section 232 Aluminum and Steel Tariffs
Imposed by presidential proclamations March 8, effective March 23, the new U.S. aluminum and steel tariffs do not apply to imports from NAFTA partners Canada and Mexico. Commerce Dept. is accepting applications to exclude products needed by domestic downstream...
U.S. Commercial Service Helps Companies Expand Globally with Descartes Datamyne Solution
U.S. Commercial Service is using Descartes Datamyne™ to produce in-depth market research to help U.S. exporters better identify new international business opportunities. Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting...
Getting Trade Data Reports Admitted Into Evidence In Court: A Primer
by John M. Peterson, guest columnist Descartes Datamyne subscribers use trade data reports for a variety of purposes – to monitor competitors’ importing activities, to detect intellectual property infringements, to spot contract breaches, and to detect wrongdoing in a...
Market Reaction to Japan’s Tariff on Frozen U.S. Beef Exports
Early signs indicate a substantial effect on frozen U.S. beef exports to Japan as the one of the largest U.S. beef destinations looks to other suppliers. Late July, Japan announced that they would be using a safeguard measure that allows for raising tariffs should...
Global Trade Finance and Profit: Descartes Launches New Product for Banks
Descartes adds market research geared to the global trade finance marketplace to help companies reduce risk and discover new business potential. Trade finance is central to the flow of goods. It is trade finance that makes it possible for importers, exporters,...
Free Web Seminar: A Quick Event Showcasing Our Rapid Deploy “Lite” CustomsInfo Manager & HS Validation Solutions
Register to attend our short, 30-minute web seminar on November 15th at 2pm ET. Is a fast rollout of a “lite” HS classification and validation solution right for you? Or are you ready for a simple upload and go review of existing classification across multiple...
Pricier than Platinum, Palladium Trade Surges
As investors bet on the future of gasoline fueled automobiles, palladium trade is on the rise, and with it the price of this precious metal. The price of palladium has surged 39% so far this year, making it the leading contender for the title of best performing...
Condition Whiskey: Southeast Ports Get Set for Hurricane Irma
Preparations are underway at ports in the projected path of Hurricane Irma, expected as of Friday morning to move up the Florida Keys and hit the continental U.S. near Miami this weekend. The ports of the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico are closed – the Coast...