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US tariffs on imports of Chinese-origin products went into effect at 12.01am ET on February 4, 2025, with 10% duties being imposed on all imports of Chinese-origin goods. The executive order implementing the tariffs directs that in addition to imposing 10% tariffs on all goods of Chinese origin, low-value shipments of Chinese-origin goods are no longer eligible for duty-free entry under Section 321 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 USC 1321), significantly impacting e-commerce…

At the time of the publication of this blogpost on February 1, 2025, Mexico, Canada, and China have not yet responded to the imposition of tariffs. Stay tuned for updates and insights and practical tips for trade between the United States and these three countries as the situation develops. President Trump signed executive orders today, February 1, 2025, imposing the long-anticipated tariffs he has called for on Canada, Mexico, and China since early in his…

In the evening of January 26, 2025, the White House announced in a press release that the US and Colombian governments had reached an agreement on flights carrying individuals deported from the United States and paused efforts to impose tariffs and other measures announced by President Trump and President Petro. Our blog post about measures previously announced by the two countries on January 26 is available here. Based on this agreement, the “emergency” tariffs and sanctions President Trump…

Since this post was published on January 26, 2025, the White House announced that the US and Colombian governments had reached an agreement on flights carrying individuals deported from the United States and paused efforts to impose the measures described above. Stay tuned for a blog post with insights and practical tips for trade between Colombia and the United States. On January 26, 2025, via the social media platform Truth Social, President Donald J. Trump announced five…

On January 26, 2025, via the social media platform Truth Social, President Donald J. Trump announced five “immediate, urgent and decisive retaliatory measures” against Colombia.  President Trump’s announcement came in response to Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s refusal to authorize the entry of military flights carrying individuals deported from the United States. President Trump justified the imposition of these measures by claiming that the Colombian government’s refusal to accept deported Colombian nationals pose a significant threat to US…

Monday January, 20 2025 saw the much anticipated swearing-in of President Donald Trump for the second time. As a central element of his campaign, Trump had previously promised tariffs from Day One, however since taking office it now appears tariffs will not be imposed with immediate effect, but over the coming weeks and months (Trump has nonetheless implied that 25% tariffs may be introduced on products from Canada and Mexico as soon as February 1).…

Transfer pricing refers to the pricing of transactions between related parties within a multinational corporation, and ensuring these prices reflect market conditions and are not influenced by the parties’ relationship. Incorrect transfer pricing and customs valuations, including when importing goods across the Canada-US border, can lead to significant financial consequences, making it crucial for organizations to understand and apply the arm’s length principle.In this episode of In Focus, Baker McKenzie’s Julia Webster, Chris Raybould and Patrick de Laperouse…