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Stay informed with our latest analysis on Foreign Trade Zone strategies, tariff developments, and customs compliance insights for import-driven businesses.
The Trump Tariffs: How your company may be able to avoid them
On March 8, 2018, President Trump issued Executive actions relating to the adjusting of imports of steel and aluminum into the United States. These actions were issued under the authority of Section 232…
Read More → August 15, 2018China Tariff Filing Claim Deadline
Don’t miss the filing deadline! If your company imports material from China, chances are your imported product is on the latest round of China tariff increases. Foreign Trade Zone Solutions LLC can help…
Read More → April 17, 2018Are High Tariffs the Only Answer to Leveling the Trade Playing Field?
Last week I wrote about free trade and the issues that sometimes complicate so called “Free Trade” agreements. This week, I’ll comment and focus on three very critical pieces that can either make or break trade…
Read More → April 6, 2018Free Trade or Fair Trade?
When we think of free trade we typically think in terms of a trade pact with low barriers and tariffs enacted and ratified between two or more countries in an equitable manner which will benefit each party…
Read More → March 29, 2018How Trump Tariffs Affect Your Manufacturing or Warehousing Business
The steps your company can take to minimize the impact. Look closely at the window sticker of a new vehicle and you may see a list of the larger foreign components (engine, transmission, etc.)…
Read More → October 14, 2016Introducing: Foreign Trade Zone Solutions
On Thursday, October 13, 2016, Glenn Page of FTZ Solutions, and David Trumbull of Agathon Associates, appeared as subject matter experts on behalf of Gino Marconi, Director of Ports and Harbors…
Read More → October 11, 2016FTZ Report Shows Program Under Utilized in New England
Last week the Foreign-Trade Zone Board released the 76th Annual Report to Congress. Foreign-trade zones are secure areas under the supervision of U.S. Customs and Border Protection that are considered…
Read More → September 27, 2016How implementing Foreign Trade Zone procedures can significantly cut your manufacturing costs
What is a Foreign Trade Zone? In 1934, Congress enacted the Foreign Trade Zones Act “to expedite and encourage foreign commerce.” The Act created domestic “foreign-trade zones”, designed to stimulate international trade…
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