Going to the Source [PODCAST]

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This week we feature The Expeditors Podcast with host Chris Parker. The podcast shares observations, perspectives, and discussions on front-of-mind topics impacting the logistics and freight-forwarding industry through the lens of Expeditors, a global logistics provider. Expeditors generates highly optimized and customized supply chain solutions for their clients with unified technology systems integrated through a global network of 357 locations in 60+ countries on six continents.

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Topics: Duty Drawback, Free Trade Agreements, Export Consulting, Import Consulting

Things That You Should Know About USMCA

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Importers, exporters, and producers trading within North America have been rapidly preparing for the July 1st implementation of the US Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA).

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Topics: Free Trade Agreements, Export Consulting, Import Consulting, North America

UK’s Independent Tariff Schedule

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In preparation for Brexit, the United Kingdom (UK) has published its Common External Tariff, scheduled to take effect on January 1st, 2021, at the end of the transition period established in the EU Withdrawal Agreement Bill.

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Topics: Europe, Export Consulting, Import Consulting

US Retaliatory Tariffs on EU Products

Churchillian Thoughts on European Customs Valuation

Following a 15 years dispute between the United States and the European Union regarding aviation industry-related subsidies, the World Trade Organization recently issued a report that justifies up to USD $7.5 billion annually in countermeasures made by the US against EU countries as a result.

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Topics: Europe, Export Consulting, Import Consulting, North America

The Carrot and the Stick - Australian Goods Compliance Update

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The final compliance update from the Australian Border Force (ABF) for any year is always an interesting one. Not only does it snapshot the operational statistics of what is, for many, the busiest few months of the year, but it also can potentially give us some insight into the tactical approach of ABF compliance activities for the coming year.

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Topics: South Pacific, Export Consulting, Import Consulting