RIF GROUP: WATCH THE WEBINAR – CANADA, MEXICO, CHINA TARIFF IMPACT FOR U.S. SHIPPERS & SUPPLY CHAINS

New U.S. tariffs on China took effect on February 4, 2025, with tariffs on Canada and Mexico scheduled for March 5, 2025, under multiple legislative and executive authorities, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and Section 301. These sweeping changes are reshaping global trade dynamics.

This session will break down the new tariff measures, their operational and financial implications, and the compliance challenges businesses must navigate.

UNDERSTANDING THE NEW TARIFFS & AFFECTED MARKETS

• • Overview of key tariff increases and implementation timelines

• • Canada & Mexico: 25% tariffs on select goods

• • China: 10% tariff on imported goods

• • Energy & Energy Resources: 10% under Executive Order 14156 (National Energy Emergency)

• • Industries and product categories most impacted

COMPLIANCE & OPERATIONAL ADJUSTMENTS

• • De Minimis Exemptions: Which shipments are no longer eligible?

• • Duty Drawback Limitations: New restrictions and alternative duty mitigation strategies

• • Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ) Impact: New classification rules and inventory management challenges

RETALIATORY MEASURES & GLOBAL TRADE RESPONSE

• • Canada’s $155B retaliation package: Targeting alcohol, agriculture, vehicles (including EVs), aerospace, and steel

• • China & Mexico’s anticipated retaliation: What’s known, what’s expected

• • Strategic supply network considerations amid escalating trade tensions

UNRESOLVED QUESTIONS & COMPLIANCE CHALLENGES

• • Tariff retaliation from China, Canada, and Mexico: What’s next?

• • HTSUS Classifications: How the new tariffs affect classification and duty rates

• • FTZ Inventory Treatment: Impact on supply chain planning

• • De Minimis Rule for Multi-Origin Shipments: Complexities in customs valuation and compliance

• • USMCA-Qualifying Goods: Implications under Most Favored Nation (MFN) duties

LEGAL & POLICY CONSIDERATIONS: POTENTIAL LITIGATION & CHALLENGES

• • Legal Basis: Does IEEPA authorize tariff increases?

• • Temporary or Permanent: National emergency justification and potential reversals

• • Litigation Risks & Business Impact: Expected legal challenges and how businesses should prepare

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This webinar offers essential insights for businesses adapting to these evolving trade regulations. This session is designed for: 

• • Importers & Exporters managing international trade operations

• • Customs Brokers & Trade Compliance Professionalsnavigating new regulatory requirements

• • Supply Chain & Logistics Managers adjusting sourcing and distribution strategies

• • Legal & Policy Experts assessing the impact of trade litigation

Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of new compliance requirements, legal considerations, and strategies to mitigate risk.