Trump in Asia: A Week in Review

The president is back stateside after a whirlwind week in Asia, with meetings with multiple foreign leaders and an albeit fragile trade deal with China on the table. Here are the five things you need to know about President Trump’s week overseas.  U.S.-China Trade Relations are Stable, For Now… After a high-stakes meeting Thursday between…

The Critical Role of Importers in Auditing Broker-Submitted Entries

In today’s complex global trade environment, importers must recognize that hiring a customs broker does not absolve them of responsibility for the accuracy of import entries. The U.S. Customs regime makes clear that the importer of record remains accountable for classification, valuation, and duty payment.  Against the backdrop of increasingly detailed regulatory requirements, new Harmonized…