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Truck driver shortage could hit 175,000 in a decade
America is facing a massive shortage in truck drivers in the coming years, with recent research from the… Read more
Softwood Lumber Agreement expires, but export permits remain
The Government of Canada will continue to monitor shipments of softwood lumber products first manufactured in all provinces… Read more
Three countries to be removed from GSP in 2017; other GSP changes now in effect
President Obama has issued a proclamation removing eligibility as a designated beneficiary developing country under the General System… Read more
Effects of Tianjin Port blasts ripple through supply chain
The Chinese government has begun inspections of companies handling dangerous goods near the Tianjin Port following a series… Read more
Magnitsky Law
With the current situation in Eastern Ukraine resulting in a political climate, causing sanctions to be taken against… Read more
China’s New Method for Import Duty Payment
The General Administration of Customs (GAC) is a ministry-level administrative agency within the government of the People’s Republic… Read more
Comparing CETA and NAFTA is like Comparing Apples to Oranges
While there are some similarities between the Canada and European Union Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) specifications and… Read more
U.S. Implements the 2014 Wassenaar Arrangement Plenary Changes
The Wassenaar Arrangement’s (WA) made up of a group of 41 countries that are committed to promoting responsibility… Read more
U.S. Country of Origin Labeling (COOL)
In 2009, the United-States implemented legislation to modify the labeling provisions for meat and meat products under the… Read more
WTO and the WCO – What is the Difference?
The World Trade Organization (WTO) and the World Customs Organization (WCO) are significant players in international trade matters.… Read more