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    Dispelling Tariff Confusion: The Top 3 Questions Answered

    Answer to the top three questions asked by logistics and supply chain professionals to understand how to minimize tariff impact—and take advantage of Flexport’s expertise and industry perspectives.

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    Tariff Insider: May 10, 2019

    The latest tariff news as of May 10, 2019: tariff hikes and its impact on consumers and businesses.

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    From Tweet to Tariff: How Customs Changes are Actually Made

    It takes more than a tweet to hike up tariffs. Our VP of Customs Compliance explains what the official process looks like.

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    China Antidumping Duties: Know Before You Owe

    Importing goods into the U.S. that have antidumping or countervailing duties applied to them can be incredibly expensive, and you don't want to wait to be surprised with these costs. Learn more about what these duties are and how to determine if they apply to the goods you want…

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    Navigating the new Chinese import tariffs

    By now there’s a good chance you’ve seen the news that a fresh round of import tariffs have been announced by the U.S. Administration. The Chinese have responded in kind. While Flexport believes that global trade is absolutely essential to a free and prosperous society, our…

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    Massive Factory Closures as China Cracks Down on Polluters

    Many factories in China shut down after being inspected by the Chinese Ministry of Environmental Protection (MEP), seeking to enforce pollution regulations.

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    What to Know About Lithium-Ion Batteries, Which Can Cause Plane Crashes

    Lithium-ion batteries are dangerous. If packed together incorrectly, or if affected by nearby triggers, a group of them can spontaneously combust.

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