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    How U.S.-China Tariffs Are Hindering Business Growth

    Access sufficient working capital to accelerate business growth in light of rising tariffs.

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    New Hurdles Arise As Manufacturing Looks To Vietnam During U.S.-China Trade War

    As the trade war between the U.S. and China continues, manufacturers turn to Vietnam as a supply chain option.

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    Tariff Insider: June 26, 2019

    The latest tariff news as of June 26, 2019: exclusion process announcements and new impact data.

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    Tariff Impact: An Unintended Catalyst for Supply Chain Optimization

    The tariff impact is squeezing business margins. Learn how integrating data and technology into your supply chain can improve your financial bottom-line.

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    Tariff Insider: June 3, 2019

    The latest news on the U.S.'s announcement of a new tariff on Mexico imports, and China's implementation of their reactionary tariffs on U.S. goods.

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    Tariff Insider: May 14, 2019

    The latest tariff news as of May 14, 2019: China announces tariff hikes for June and U.S. announces possible implementation of new fourth tranche tariffs.

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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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    Tariff Insider: March 27, 2019

    U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin will be in Beijing beginning on March 28 to continue trade talks with Chinese Vice-Premier Liu He.

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