While there are no real guarantees here, the three major US Parcel Carriers have released their recommended ship-by dates for gifts to be delivered in time for the Christmas Holiday. This year, Christmas will fall on a Saturday. Everywhere you turn you hear horror stories about supply chain snags slowing deliveries to both retail stores […]
As a follow-up to our Blog Post of October 5th, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR”) announced that it is seeking comments on the possible reinstatement of certain expired China 301 tariff exclusions. Beginning in 2018, the USTR imposed additional tariffs on specified products of China in response to a finding that certain […]
According to US Trade Representative, Katherine Tai, in a speech before the Center for Strategic and International Studies, the Biden Administration is seeking a new approach to the U.S.-CHINA TRADE RELATIONSHIP. The changes may include the possibility of new 301 Tariffs and exclusions. Here are a few highlights of Ambassador Tai’s comments: The U.S. will […]
Just when you thought things couldn’t get worse with Supply Chain Disruptions, now comes word that there are continuing power outages throughout China impacting factory production. Many factories across China have begun closing early due to government mandated power outages which currently have no end date in sight. It is anticipated that the limited factory […]
NEVER FORGET Whether it be a moment of silence, a prayer, or a gesture of support to those who gave all, we take a moment to remember the day that changed us forever. As we reflect on the Twentieth Anniversary of 9/11 we remember those we lost then, and continue to lose to this tradgedy. […]
The Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) approved a temporary price adjustment for key package products for the 2021 peak holiday season. This temporary rate adjustment is similar to one in 2020 that anticipated heightened peak-season package and shipping demand, which typically results in extra handling costs. The approved peak-season pricing will affect prices on commercial and […]
