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    Trade Deals and WTO Woes Grab the Spotlight

    From a looming tariff deadline, to a US-China trade war truce, to other global trade developments and disputes within the World Trade Organization (WTO), there was lots to keep pace with in the past week. Making sense of it all in our recent State of Trade: December Tariffs Q&A…

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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: EU Tariffs, U.S.-Japan Deal, and the Latest on U.S.-China Trade War

    From retaliatory tariffs to expanding exception lists to ever-changing tariff deadlines, it is an understatement to say that evolving trade regulations have created a climate of uncertainty. And while the U.S.-China trade war developments have been in the spotlight in recent…

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    Flexport Research: The Sudden Impact of Tariffs on U.S. Imports from China

    Flexport Chief Economist Phil Levy comments on recent research into U.S. import tariffs.

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    Tariff Insider: September 13, 2019

    The latest tariff news as of September 13, 2019: October tariffs delayed as a goodwill gesture from President Trump.

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    Tariff Insider: August 23, 2019

    The latest tariff news as of August 23, 2019: Tariff announcements from China and response from President Trump.

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    Tariff Insider: August 14, 2019

    The latest tariff news as of August 14, 2019: Chinese tariff implementation and holiday preparation.

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    New September Tariffs: 3 Critical Things to Know for Your Supply Chain Now

    Learn how you can help prepare your business and supply chain for the latest round of tariffs on Chinese imports.

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