Trade Agreements & Policy
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Import & Export ComplianceThe Truth About the Latest U.S. EU Tariff Moves and Their Impact on Small to Mid-Sized Manufacturers – Update 9/4/25
Introduction On July 27, 2025, the United States and European Union signed a sweeping framework agreement that is…
Staff Writer Manufacturing International
5 min
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Import & Export ComplianceRetaliatory Tariffs 2025: Hidden Costs & A Must-Have Checklist for Exporters
Introduction to Retaliatory Tariffs 2025 Retaliatory tariffs 2025 are reshaping the playing field for U.S. manufacturers. While much…
Staff Writer Manufacturing International
8 min
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ReshoringUS Tariffs Update on the EU, Japan and More – Impacting Manufacturing Globally – Reshoring US
A. Context to New US Tariffs Update (as of 8/5/25) International trade is a vital engine for economic…
Staff Writer Manufacturing International
10 min
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Duties & DocumentationThe Truth About EU Automotive Tariffs and Their Impact on the United States – Update 5/2/2026
Update 5/2/2026 U.S.A. – E.U Auto Tariff Escalation with 25% Tariff on EU Cars and Trucks vs the…
Staff Writer Manufacturing International
19 min
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Import & Export ComplianceGood News About the U.S.–U.K. Trade Agreement: Key Updates for American Manufacturers & Exporters
Introduction U.S.–UK Trade Agreement ContextIn 2024, U.S. goods exports to the United Kingdom reached $79.9 billion, up 7.6%…
Staff Writer Manufacturing International
7 min
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Import & Export ComplianceThe Facts About EU Tariffs & Non-Tariff Barriers Across Key U.S. Export Sectors
The Truth About EU Tariffs & Non-Tariff Barriers Across Key U.S. Export Sectors Country &…
Staff Writer Manufacturing International
5 min
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Duties & DocumentationHow Non-Tariff Barriers Quietly Undermine U.S. Manufacturers in Global Markets
Introduction A. Context Why This Conversation Matters Now – While tariffs dominate headlines, it’s non-tariff barriers (NTBs) that…
Staff Writer Manufacturing International
7 min
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ReshoringTruth About Trump’s Tariffs: With 90-day Pause – Will They Reshape the U.S. Supply Chain or Just Raise Costs?
*******Trump’s Tariffs******With 90-day Pause******* Trump’s tariffs, including a 10% baseline tariff on all countries and higher rates like…
Mike Russell 10 min
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Duties & DocumentationThe VAT Trap: How Import VAT Puts U.S. Manufacturers at a Disadvantage in the EU Market
So, you’re a U.S. manufacturer and you’ve set your sights on the European Union, a wealthy market of…
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Geopolitical & Country RiskGlobal Trade & Geopolitical Influences in U.S. Manufacturing after 2025