Two Minutes in Trade
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Two Minutes in Trade
Staying on top of the international trade developments in Washington can be difficult, but listening to Two Minutes in Trade is like having your own daily briefing. The podcast covers topics including the Section 301 tariffs on China, free trade agreements like the USMCA, and legislative responses t...
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Two Minutes in Trade - CBP Says IEEPA Tariff Refunds Could Begin as Early as May 11
CBP rolls out the incubator for tariff refunds - CAPE- and some entries have been cleared for refunds - but don't count your chickens yet. Listen for...
Two Minutes in Trade - Mexico's New Tariff Landscape with Fine Print
From temporary to permanent- Mexico makes increases stick and requires more proof for exemptions. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.
Two Minutes in Trade - Section 232: Technical Fixes Are Here
Clean up on aisle 99.....HTS chapter 99, that is. Commerce is correcting Section 232 tariffs on steel/Al/, and copper. Listen for more on Two Minutes...
Two Minutes in Trade - E.U. and U.S. "Steelmate" on Section 232 Coming to an End?
Could the Steelmate be coming to an end? EU Trade Commissioner met with US officials to discuss options. Listen for more on Two Minutes In Trade.
Two Minutes in Trade - Tighten Your Fasteners Back to Court We Go!
Take action; collect tariffs; litigate - rinse and repeat. Section 232 metals tariffs are in the Court of International Trade this time. Listen for mo...
Two Minutes in Trade - USTR Explains 2026 Trade Policy to Congress
USTR Greer was in the hot seat today as he appeared before Congress to lay out the 2026 trade agenda, where he highlighted that tariffs are not going...
Two Minutes in Trade - Key Pharma Definitions in the President's Section 232 Proclamation
This episode reviews the key definitions for pharmaceutical articles, patented pharmaceuticals, generic pharmaceuticals, and orphan drugs as provided...
Two Minutes in Trade - Congress Now Gunning for Section 122 Tariffs
Scarcely one month after lawsuits were filed against Section 122 tariffs, a group of lawmakers on the Hill – including at least one Republican – has i...
Two Minute in Trade - Certain Articles Exempted from Import Bans on Foreign Drones and Routers
The FCC on April 14 conditionally exempted certain drone and router models produced in foreign countries from the import bans that were recently adopt...
Two Minutes in Trade - Tariffing Forced Labor: A Legal Contradiction?
What Happens when Section 301 and Section 307 collide - is that policy or paradox? Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.
Two Minutes in Trade - Can a 1974 Trade Law Justify 2026 Tariffs?
The CIT addresses the sticky issue of "what happens when old statutes meet new tariffs" regarding section 122. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade...
Two Minutes in Trade - Inside the President's Budget: What It Signals for Tariffs, Enforcement, and Compliance
More money = more enforcement. The President's budget increases funding for trade remedies and enforcement. Listen for more on Teo Minutes in Trade.
Two Minutes in Trade - This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Imports
Temporary tariffs spur immediate lawsuits. The 10% Section 122 tariffs are before the CIT challenging their legality. Listen for more on Two Minutes i...
Two Minutes in Trade - President Issues Section 232 Tariffs on Patented Pharmaceuticals
The price of imported pills is going up at the end of July. New section 232 tariffs announced for patented drugs and ingredients. Listen for more on T...
Two Minutes in Trade - CAPE & IEEPA Refund Timeline
Shifting sands but same question - when will refunds flow? The CIT Atmus Filtration case has washed out, leaving refunds in flux. Listen for more on T...
Two Minutes in Trade - From 0 to 50: Section 232 Tariffs Enter a New Era
Section 232 tariffs remix for steel, aluminum, and copper articles and derivatives. Many products are no longer "in scope". Listen for more on Two Min...
Two Minutes in Trade - One Year Later: The Tariffs That Shook Global Trade
Stop celebrating and start refunding. One year since the IEEPA reciprocal tariffs, but still no refunds. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.
Two Minutes in Trade - The Tariff Ghost of 1930: Section 338 Returns
Alphabet soup meets numeric nightmares. And Section 338 is the newest potential tariff nightmare. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.
Two Minutes in Trade - Action Alert: Protest Filing Strategy in Light of CBP's CAPE Rollout
CBP puts a squeeze on time to file protests with an updated process for CAPE Phase I for IEEPA refunds. Listen to Two Minutes In Trade for more.
Two Minutes in Trade - The Tariff Draft Is Back: BIS Reopens the Auto Parts 232 Window
It's open window season and BIS is opening the window to add automotive parts to the 232 tariffs. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.
Two Minutes in Trade - Can I Get Your Digits? How CBP's Electronic-Only Refund Process May Leave Some Importers Out in the Cold
On February 6, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) transitioned to electronic-only refunds. Has your company done what it needs to do to e...
Two Minutes in Trade - The Easiest Stimulus Washington Isn't Using
What if we have a built-in self-funding stimulus package ready for U.S. companies? It's there and waiting. But will the Government allow it to happen...
Two Minutes in Trade - The Jones Act Temporarily Waived
Keeping up with the Jones Act adds high costs, and the President suspended it while we are at war with Iran. Maybe a rethink is due? Listen for detai...
Two Minutes in Trade - Section 232 Policies that are Forged in Iron
Steel traps and iron-clad rules? Trying to navigate the Section 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum, and iron. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.
Two Minutes in Trade - U.S. and Japan Sign Critical Minerals Agreement
The U.S. adds Japan to the list of countries with which it now has agreements on critical minerals. With the agreement, the U.S. continues to lay the...
Two Minutes in Trade - AI – More than Another Tool in the Broker's Toolshed?
CBP has issued its most comprehensive ruling to date on the legal limitations of AI as it relates to customs business. While consistent with prior dec...
Two Minutes in Trade - A Legislative Path to Stabilizing Tariff Policy for U.S. Manufacturers
A rare case of Congressional creativity for tariff relief designed to spur manufacturing. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.
Two Minutes in Trade - Seeking Big Thinkers: ITAC Program Invites New Members
ITAC applications are now being accepted. A great way to help shape international trade policy. Listen to Two Minutes in Trade for more info.
Two Minutes in Trade - Ecuador Agreement Shows New Tariff Commitments by the U.S.
The U.S.–Ecuador Agreement on Reciprocal Trade is the first agreement signed since the IEEPA tariffs were struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court, what...
Two Minutes in Trade - You Can't Kill a Tariff: The Administration's Plan B, C, and D
Another section 301 investigation - on 86 countries! If they don't have or enforce laws prohibiting imports made with forced labor, tariffs! Listen...
Two Minutes in Trade - Duty Refunds? Not All Superheroes Wear Capes
CBP has announced its new ACE functionality, the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries or "CAPE", to streamline IEEPA tariff refunds....
Two Minutes in Trade - USTR Has Initiated Section 301 Investigations Without Delay
Wasting no time. USTR launches a Section 301 investigation on the EU + 15 other countries for "overproduction" and "excess capacity". Listen for more...
Two Minutes in Trade - Tariff Backlash Builds on Capitol Hill Ahead of a Tight Election Year
TMIT Clause 8 of Article 1 in the Constitution is calling! It wants its tariff authority back. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.
Two Minutes in Trade - Congress Takes Aim at Non‑Resident Importers of Record
Non-resident importers of record need to rethink that status. A new bill will limit NIRs requiring resident status. Listen for more on Two Minutes in...
Two Minutes in Trade - IEEPA Refunds: Too Much Work for Everyone… Except Importers, Apparently
IEEPA tariff refunds are coming…but in ACE years. So, how long is that? Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.
Two Minutes in Trade - Well, That Was Fast – How the Sec. 122 Tariffs are Already Being Challenged in Court
Within just weeks of the President's imposition of a 10% global tariff under Sec. 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, two dozen states have filed suit chall...
Two Minutes in Trade - Order, Not Chaos: The CIT's Vision for IEEPA Refunds
One step forward on IEEPA refunds, or at least we know which direction we are headed, but ultimately likely leading back to the Courts. Listen for mor...
Two Minutes in Trade - The 2026 Trade Agenda: Part Table of Contents, Part Warning Label
Déjà vu with a mandate: USTR's muscular 2026 trade agenda doubles down on more to come. Listen for more info on Two Minutes in Trade.
Two Minutes in Trade - - ITC Launches Expedited Review of Potential PNTR Withdrawal for China
From PNTR to Column 2 duty rates. A new ITC study examines the impact of- with Congress eyeing additional duty collections for appropriations. Listen...
Two Minutes in Trade - CAFC Hands CIT the Tariff Refund Hot Potato
Go directly to CIT! Do not pass go! The CAFC remanded the IEEPA case to the CIT, not even waiting for the Supreme Court to return the case. Listen for...