12 Feb 2026

CBP Updates Guidance Removing 25% Additional Duties on Imports from India

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued updated guidance implementing the February 6 Presidential Executive Order titled “Modifying Duties to Address Threats to the United States by the Government of the Russian Federation.” The update clarifies that imports from India are no longer subject to the additional 25% ad valorem duty previously imposed under […]

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12 Feb 2026

U.S.–Bangladesh Reciprocal Trade Agreement Sets 19% Tariff Rate

The United States and Bangladesh have signed a Reciprocal Trade Agreement establishing a 19% U.S. reciprocal tariff rate on imports from Bangladesh, marking a new chapter in bilateral trade relations. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer joined Bangladesh’s Adviser for Commerce, Textiles and Jute, and Civil Aviation and Tourism Sheikh Bashir Uddin in formalizing the agreement. […]

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20 Jan 2026

IEEPA Tariffs Explained: How a Supreme Court Ruling Could Affect U.S. Trade

A pending U.S. Supreme Court ruling on tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) could temporarily reduce U.S. tariff rates — but analysts warn the relief may be short-lived. According to recent analysis from J.P. Morgan, the court’s decision is unlikely to bring lasting tariff relief, as the administration is expected to […]

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16 Jan 2026

U.S.–Taiwan Trade Agreement Aims to Restore American Semiconductor Leadership

The United States and Taiwan have signed a historic Agreement on Trade and Investment designed to restore American leadership in semiconductor manufacturing, strengthen national security, and reduce reliance on offshore supply chains. The agreement was signed by the American Institute in Taiwan and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States, marking […]

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19 Dec 2025

CBP Collects Over $1 Billion in Duties Since End of De Minimis

December 17, 2025 | Gava Trade Update U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced on December 17, 2025, that it has collected more than $1 billion in duties on over 246 million low-value shipments since the Trump administration began phasing out the de minimis exemption earlier this year. The milestone underscores the scale of revenue […]

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03 Nov 2025

White House Details New U.S. China Trade Actions

  The White House has released a detailed fact sheet summarizing recent trade actions between the United States and China, highlighting major tariff suspensions, export control adjustments, and renewed agricultural purchases. These measures mark one of the most significant bilateral trade de-escalations in recent years and carry major implications for global supply chains, technology exports, […]

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27 Oct 2025

U.S. Signs Reciprocal Trade Agreements with Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand

The White House announced on October 26, 2025, that the United States has finalized reciprocal trade agreements with Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand, marking a significant step in expanding market access for U.S. exporters across Southeast Asia. Under these new pacts, each partner nation will eliminate or reduce tariffs on U.S. agricultural and industrial products, […]

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07 Jul 2025

Tariff Update: Reciprocal Tariff Rate Modifications Extended Through August 1, 2025

On July 7, 2025, the White House issued Executive Order 14266, officially extending the current modification of reciprocal tariff rates. The full executive order can be accessed EXECUTIVE ORDER JULY 7th 2025 Key Details: Previous Deadline:The 90-day reciprocal suspension was originally set to expire at 12:01 a.m. EDT on July 9, 2025. Revised Deadline:Under Executive […]

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30 May 2025

U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) Blocks Use of IEEPA for Tariffs

On May 28, 2025, the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) issued a significant ruling that blocks the Trump Administration’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose tariffs on foreign imports. The decision impacts a broad range of tariffs, including those targeting fentanyl-related imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, as well […]

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04 Mar 2025

China Tariff Update

The President has amended the previous Executive Order issued on February 1, raising the additional tariff from 10% to 20%. Tariff Details: Tariff from Feb. 4 to March 3: For products from China and Hong Kong entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption between 12:01 a.m. ET on February 4 and March 3, the additional […]

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