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Section 301, Reindustrialization, and Anchor Stones
Testifying before the Senate Finance Committee on July 22, Jamieson Greer, the U.S. trade representative (USTR), told Congress: “The specific authorities this administration is using have changed, but the trade strategy has not. We are committed to continuing to use tariffs and to negotiate deals to support the reindustrialization of our economy, protect American workers…
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The Tariff Rollercoaster Continues
If you’ve been following our coverage of the tariff situation — from the 15% EU import duty announced in July 2025 to the collapse of the de minimis exemption last fall — you know we’ve been living through extraordinary uncertainty. The latest chapter arrived on February 20, 2026, when the U.S. Supreme Court struck down…
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How Removing the De Minimis Limit Disrupts EU → US Trade
In August 2025, the U.S. Government made a sweeping change to its import rules, ending the long-standing de minimis exemption that allowed shipments valued under $800 to enter duty-free and with minimal paperwork. What seems like a technical regulatory tweak is already wreaking havoc across supply chains — especially for small businesses and niche importers…
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European Import Tariffs, a Burden on Small Businesses
Small businesses thrive on agility, tight margins, and close customer relationships. When tariffs are imposed on goods imported from the European Union, we feel the squeeze acutely. High duties translate into elevated costs, eroded profit margins, and a scramble to remain competitive. A New 15% Duty on European Imports On July 27, 2025, President Trump…
