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How to Use The New China Tariffs to REDUCE Your China Manufacturing Costs
By Dan Harris
How to Use the Trump China Tariffs To REDUCE Your China Product Costs
Yesterday, in Trump’s New Tariffs and Their Impact on U.S. Trade with China, Mexico, and Canada, I analyzed the new tariffs President-Elect Trump has talked about enacting against China, Mexico, and Canada. In that post, I explored the potential impacts of…
Trump’s New Tariffs and Their Impact on U.S. Trade with China, Mexico, and Canada
By Dan Harris
President Trump’s Just Announced Tariffs on Products from Canada, Mexico, and China
This blog post is intended to provide the latest information and analyze the potential implications of newly proposed tariffs by President-elect Donald Trump on imports from the United States’ three largest trading partners—Canada, Mexico, and China. My aim is to assess what might…
New AD/CVD Petitions: Float Glass Products from China and Malaysia
By Adams Lee
Float Glass Products from China and Malaysia
On November 21, 2024, new antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) petitions were filed against imports of Float Glass Products from China and Malaysia. Float glass is used in a wide range of applications: architectural (windows, doors), automotive (windshields, windows), electronic, furniture, interior design applications.
The petition was…
California Appeals Court Rejects Marijuana Grow Permit, Citing Federal Illegality
By Tim Alger
In a landmark decision that highlights the tension between state and federal cannabis laws, a California appellate court ruled on October 29th that property owners can refuse to allow the transportation of cannabis across their land via easements, even when the cannabis operation is approved by local authorities.
The Second District Court of Appeal’s unanimous…
Navigating International Manufacturing in a Post-Tariff World
By Dan Harris
Trump Trade Challenges and Adjustments
With Donald Trump re-elected, the global business community is preparing for a potential overhaul of U.S. trade policy, ushering in a period of uncertainty and strategic recalibration. These policies are expected to reshape the global trade environment, affecting industries, markets, and supply chains worldwide.
This post explores key trade issues…
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The U.S. Senate’s version of the Farm Bill finally landed this week. They’re calling it the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act of 2024 (the “Senate bill”). The Senate bill follows on the House’s proposal, called the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2024 (the “House bill”), offered in May. Neither the Senate bill…
Why Descriptive Trademarks Can Hurt Your Brand (And How to Fix It)
Descriptive Trademarks
This morning, I had a call with a client about a new business they’re launching. The concept is great but one thing they will need to work on is the name of the new business. Why? Because it leans heavily on a descriptive trademark—and that’s a problem.
If you’re launching a business or…
China Software Licensing: Is Chinese Government Registration Required?
By Dan Harris
China Software Licensing Agreements
Licensing software in China presents distinct challenges, especially when it comes to understanding whether your licensing agreement needs to be registered with the Chinese government. This can be unclear, with regulations varying by district.
In this post, I will break down when registration is required (and when it isn’t) and offer…
ReCap and Replay of our Post-election Webinar – The U.S. Election Is Over. What’s Next for YOUR International Business?
With the 2024 U.S. election results in, businesses worldwide are preparing for the impact of the second Trump administration. This post summarizes the key takeaways on trade, immigration, and supply chain challenges from our November 11 webinar.
Watch the replay!
Whether you’re a seasoned CEO or an emerging entrepreneur, understanding these changes is important for…