Two Minutes in Trade
Two Minutes in Trade is a daily briefing on international trade developments in Washington, covering topics like Section 301 tariffs on China, free trade agreements such as the USMCA, and legislative responses to trade issues. The podcast features customs attorneys and trade consultants from the international trade law firm Sandler, Travis and Rosenberg, P.A. It helps listeners stay informed about complex trade policies and their implications.
Episodes
Two Minutes in Trade - Do All Things Come to Those Who Wait? CBP Delays Roll Out of CAPE Phase 3
CBP's CAPE Phase 3 delay keeps importers waiting on IEEPA refunds—and makes preserving refund rights even more important. For more information, listen to today's Two Minutes in Trade.
Two Minutes in Trade - The Tariff Hat Trick: Three Grievances, Three More Days
Tariff timeout for Canada as President Trump delays 50% tariffs on Canadian goods by 3 days. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.
Two Minutes in Trade - When Trusted Trader Needs a Tech Upgrade
Are fast passes for cargo coming soon? Greater supply chain visibility is a must - can AI offer a way for goods to clear for entry faster? Listen for more info on Two Minutes in Trade.
Two Minutes in Trade - Administration Hits the Snooze Button on Congressional Tariff Alarm
When "shall" means "eventually". Sloppy Congressional timelines in law lead to greater uncertainty for traders. Listen for details on Two Minutes in Trade.
Two Minutes in Trade - CTPAT or Catch-22? Brokers Get a New Opportunity…with New Liability
CBP's CTPAT alert for non-resident importers creates a market differentiator for CPTAT validated brokers, but with it comes some significant importer vetting responsibilities. What is the optimal approach for the trade community and CBP?
Two Minutes in Trade - When AI Becomes the Border Patrol
Detective Border and the case of the wandering origin. New White House paper announces widespread illegal transshipping and a new AI-based border initiative. Listen for more on Two Minutes In Trade.
Two Minutes in Trade - Washington Turns Up the Heat on Canada
TMIT Canada's tariff cliffhanger. One week before 50% tariffs on Canadian exports- will the countries resolve it before then? Listen to Two Minutes in Trade for more details.
Two Minutes in Trade - Beijing's Sneak Preview on Excess Capacity
Beijing's spin cycle - washing away the "so-called" excess capacity problem. Listen for more o info on Two Minutes in Trade.
Two Minutes in Trade - Got a Deficit? Here's a Tariff
Red ink, Red Alert. When a trade deficit means tariffs - a new bill would give authority to the President to impose more tariffs. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.
Two Minutes in Trade - New Sec. 232 Polysilicon Tariffs
New Section 232 polysilicon tariffs add duties, minimum import prices, and incentives for U.S. production. For more information, listen to today's Two Minutes in Trade. By Mark J. Segrist
Two Minutes in Trade - The Fight Over IEEPA Tariff Refunds
The CIT is weighing whether to certify a class action for IEEPA tariff refund. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.
Two Minutes in Trade - It's (Still) All About the Deal
The Trump Administration's latest Section 232 aluminum action illustrates a broader shift toward trade policy by negotiation, linking tariff relief to concrete onshoring and investment commitments. The new program reinforces a growing Administration strategy in which both governments and companies can obtain tariff accommodations by reaching deals that advance U.S. manufacturing and supply chain o
Two Minutes in Trade - When Oom-Pah-Pah Becomes a National Security Concern
Tuba tariffs hit a sour note. Commerce proposes adding derivative products to the steel/aluminum/copper 232 tariffs. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.
Two Minutes in Trade - The Tariff Train Rolls On
Friday night was a tariff two-fer! New tariffs on patented pharmaceuticals and soon new tariffs on quartz surface products. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.
Two Minutes in Trade - Forced Labor Frenzy: From Critic to Enforcer
Forced labor enforcement is re-gaining momentum with 43 new entities added to the UFLPA Entity List on top of the recently issued Section 301 tariffs. Importers should prepare for more scrutiny and enforcement. By Lenny P. Feldman
Two Minutes in Trade - FCC Expands Security Restrictions to Connected Energy and Robotics Tech
The FCC's new power play means certain connected technology may be banned from import/sale/marketing. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.
Two Minutes in Trade - Excess Capacity Meets Tariff Capacity: Is USTR Running Out of Room on Tariffs?
Importers are watching to see whether upcoming Section 301 tariffs on 16 economies will add to forced-labor duties and conflict with existing trade agreements. For more information, listen to today's Two Minutes in Trade.
Two Minutes in Trade - Russia Sanctions Bill Could Advance as Senate Honors Graham
Congress is telegraphing a 500% Message to Moscow. Listen for details on possible new Russia sanctions and tariffs on Two Minutes In Trade.
Two Minutes in Trade - Wyden Bill Puts the Tariff Gavel Back in Congress's Hands
From the ART of the deal to an Act of Congress. New bill would put Congress back in the driver's seat on Trade Policy. Listen for more on Two Minutes In Trade.
Two Minutes in Trade - U.S. Imposes New Section 301 Forced Labor Tariffs
A new set of Section 301 tariffs now affects nearly all U.S. imports. For more information, listen to today's Two Minutes in Trade.
Two Minutes in Trade - When Tariffs Move the Goalposts
From ball chasing to a compliance game plan - get your team in shape to avoid a CBP red card! Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.
Two Minutes in Trade - U.S. and Jordan Sketch Out a New Trade Deal
Jordan's ART of the deal! A new tariff agreement was signed with some interesting commitments. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.
Two Minutes in Trade - U.S. Scores a Section 338 Hat Trick Against Canada
Cobwebs, Canada, and 50% tariffs. U. S. to impose tariffs on Canadian goods for unfair discrimination. Listen to Two Minutes in Trade for more.
Two Minutes in Trade - Oops, We Redefined It Again
When the law doesn't quite fit-just change the definition. A new CEA report argues for a BOP definition met by measuring the current account balance only. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.
Two Minutes in Trade - The Courthouse Queue: Unlocking IEEPA Refunds Through Litigation
The CIT has provided a path for refunds of liquidated IEEPA entries – you just need to be in court for your turn.
Two Minutes in Trade - A Time to Turn to the Court for IEEPA Refunds
The CIT has provided a path for refunds of liquidated IEEPA entries – you just need to be in court for your turn.
Two Minutes in Trade - EU's Forced Labor Portal is Open and the Risks are Real
#TMIT EU's forced labor portal is open and the risks are real. New laws effective soon means prepping now. Listen for more on Two Minutes In Trade.
Two Minutes In Trade - Last Chance to Comment on Section 301 Actions
With key Section 301 decisions approaching, importers face three important dates: the July 15 Brazil 301 decision deadline, July 16 follow-on comments in the Forced Labor 301 investigation, and July 27 rebuttal comments for the proposed U.S.-China Board of Trade.
Two Minutes In Trade - Deadlines? We don't meet no stinking deadlines!
#TMIT - Deadlines? We don't meet no stinking deadlines! Section 232 actions well after due dates continue to confound traders with jet engines being the latest. Listen for more on Two Minutes In Trade.
Two Minutes in Trade - Cue the Jaws music: You have another "bite" at the section 301 Labor tariffs and the China Board of Trade
Two Minutes in Trade - This Isn't Just About Coal!
The "coal" hard facts do not justify an action 232 investigation on national security grounds. Listen to Two Minutes in Trade for more info.
Two Minutes in Trade - Brazil Section 301 Hearings: From Beef to Bolsonaro
Two days of USTR hearings proved that a Section 301 case can be about everything from beef and coffee to vermiculite and digital trade—but the fireworks started when U.S. and Brazilian cattle interests squared off, and Flávio Bolsonaro turned a tariff hearing into a preview of Brazil's next presidential campaign.
Two Minutes in Trade - USMCA Lives to See Another Day...at Least for Now
Reports of the USMCA's death are greatly exaggerated. The agreement carries on for at least 10 more years. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.
Two Minutes in Trade - How We Can Pull Sourcing for Textile and Apparel Back to The Western Hemisphere
An uncommon thread of agreement among textile and apparel associations in Section 301 labor comments. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade
Two Minutes in Trade - Happy 250 Years of U.S. Tariffs!
From the Boston Tea Party to the tariffs of today – our country's 250 years of trade policy have generated quite a bit of fireworks!
Two Minutes in Trade - The USMCA Conclave
The US, Canada and Mexico are meeting today to decide the future of North American trade, yet nobody seems entirely sure what decisions—if any—are actually on the agenda. Everyone is waiting for white smoke, except the smoke may turn out to be a press release announcing another meeting.
Two Minutes in Trade - Protecting IEEPA Refund Rights
CAPE refunds: The yellow card is out - don't get a red card and miss out on all entitled refunds. Listen to Two Minutes in Trade for more.
Two Minutes in Trade - CBP Starts ACE Cleanup: Dormant IORs Moved to Inactive Status
Don't let a dormant IOR put your goods offsides! CBP purging IOR rolls for inactive IORs. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.
Two Minutes in Trade - Signed, Sealed, Delivered? CBP Proposes a New Postal Entry Type
CBP is testing a new Type 13 postal entry for low-value shipments amid ongoing de minimis litigation. For more information, listen to Today's Two Minutes in Trade.
Two Minutes in Trade - False Claims Act
There is renewed attention on import‑related False Claims Act risks, driven by Administration priorities and higher potential recoveries from increased duty rates. Because FCA actions are often initiated by whistleblowers, they can trigger burdensome investigations and substantial penalties. For more information, listen to today's Two Minutes in Trade.
Two Minutes in Trade - USTR Forced Labor 301 Action Ignores Private Sector Progress
In proposing blanket, country-based tariffs, USTR risks ignoring or even undermining years of investment by the U.S. private sector to secure its supply chains against forced labor worldwide. For more information on this issue, listen to today's TMIT.
Two Minutes in Trade - Red Card for Counterfeit World Cup Gear
The real World Cup matchup is between CBP and Counterfeiters. Real games but fake goods can dampen fans' enthusiasm. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.
Two Minutes in Trade - USTR Targets Germany's Pharma Price Controls
USTR is writing prescriptions for pressure with the launch of a new Section 301 investigation into Germany's drug pricing system. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.
Two Minutes in Trade - A Second Serbia WRO Puts Supply Chains on Notice
From tires to copper - Serbia's WRO problem escalates. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.
Two Minutes in Trade - IEEPA Refunds Start with ACE Access
Have you got your ACE in the hole? CBP released some automation updates for account access for traders. Listen for more on Two Minutes In Trade.
Two Minutes in Trade - Section 301 Comment Periods and Hearings are Upon US
The window is closing for the Section 301 comment periods for Forced Labor, Vietnam, Brazil, and U.S.-China tariffs. Now is the time to speak up!
Two Minutes in Trade - The New Forced Labor Reality at the Border
That new 79-page forced labor guidance issued by CBP? Looks like a warning, and you need to be ready. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.
Two Minutes in Trade - SCOTUS Declines to Hear Case on Section 301 Refunds
Your Section 301 refund is not in the mail. SCOTUS declines to take up the HMTX v. US case. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.
Two Minutes in Trade - Is It Possible That the USMCA Could Be Terminated?
President Trump's comments raised questions about the USMCA's future, but the agreement's upcoming six-year review is distinct from termination and may be more about negotiating leverage than about an imminent withdrawal. For more information, listen to today's Two Minutes in Trade.
Two Minutes in Trade - The Clock Is Ticking on Pharma's Section 232 Tariff Break
No dilly-dallying around if you want reduced sutures on your drugs. Applications to lower 100% tariffs are due tomorrow. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.
Two Minutes in Trade - Is the Sky Falling? CPSC E-filing starts next month.
Mandatory CPSC efiling begins July 8th. While there are no new rules associated with this deadline, the requirement that certificates be filed electronically may prove challenging for importers who not have the proper information - or visibility into their supply chains - to compile and issue certificates of conformity.
Two Minutes in Trade - The Race Against the Congressional Hill Calendar Clock
Congress is short on time but long on its chore list. What bills might be addressed before the election? Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.
Two Minutes in Trade - U.S.-China Board of Trade Opens Door to Tariff Relief Comments
Will the new "US-China Board of Trade" be a new framework or the same-old, same-old? Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.
Two Minutes in Trade - Enforcement Drama - Customs E.O. Draws Mixed Emotions
The President's Enforcement E.O. will treat importing more like a privilege than a right, with enhanced vetting, disclosure, and bonding requirements. When and how will it be implemented -- and what should companies do now?
Two Minutes in Trade - Where 25% Ends and Strategy Begins
Read the fine print. Adjustments to steel/aluminum/copper Section 232 tariffs mean you might get a lower rate. Listen to Two Minutes in Trade for more.
Two Minutes in Trade - USTR Unleashes a New Wave of 301 Actions
The hits keep coming! USTR advances new tariff action on Brazil, 60 economies, and China. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.
Two Minutes in Trade - A New Section 301 Case Against Vietnam
I leave for 1 wedding, and USTR launches 2 Section 301 investigations. Vietnam IPR is open for comments. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.
Two Minutes in Trade - DOJ Pushes Back on IEEPA Refunds for Certain Entries
The Department of Justice has threatened to appeal Judge Eaton's order requiring refunds even for entries that are finally liquidated, and the request for CBP Commissioner Scott to appear before the court. A legal fight regarding finally liquidating entries is likely to ensue.
Two Minutes in Trade - Mexico Seeks to Streamline Trade and Investment Procedures
The Mexican government recently issued separate regulations aimed at further modernizing and improving Mexico's foreign trade, foreign investment, and sanitary procedures.
Two Minutes in Trade - U.S. and Mexico Launch USMCA Negotiations
This week the United States and Mexico begin formal talks leading up to the formal joint USMCA review in July. USTR signals that tariffs will remain in place as long as the US continues to run a trade deficit with its North American partners.
Two Minutes in Trade - Beyond Tariffs: The U.S.-Sweden Tech Pact
It's not all about goods - US and Sweden sign broad framework agreement. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.
Two Minutes in Trade - Congress Takes Aim at Section 232 Secrecy
Shine a light on it. The new bill will require releasing 232 reports and the rationale for tariffs. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.
Two Minutes in Trade - Right to Make Entry - A Case of Mistaken Identity?
Have you seen the uptick in CBP's importer vetting to establish right to make entry? Here's why we think it's happening and what you could expect.
Two Minutes in Trade - Turnberry Trade Agreement Advances
Turnberry Trade Agreement terms advanced by the EU-but there's some off ramps. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.
Two Minutes in Trade - Section 122 Tariffs Face Appeal as Clock Ticks
Tariff court challenge 2.0: same fight, new statute. Listen for details on the section 122 challenge on Two Minutes in Trade.
Two Minutes in Trade - New Bill Would Codify Curbs on Connected Vehicle Imports
Congress is putting the brakes on connected cars, and the bill might have enough gas to be implemented. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.
Two Minutes in Trade - HMTX Pushes Supreme Court Review of Section 301 Tariffs
Duty calls at the Supreme Court as the original case against the Section 301 tariffs on List 3 and 4a awaits a hearing. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.
Two Minutes in Trade - CBP's CAPE Update on IEEPA Refunds
CBP says it has processed 8.3 million IEEPA refund entries and paid $35.46 billion so far. For more information, listen to today's Two Minutes in Trade.
Two Minutes in Trade - The Devil in the Details: BIS Implements the Section 232 Pharma Adjustment
An adjustment in name, an exclusion in practice. Pharmaceuticals may get a break from 100% tariffs. Learn how in Two Minutes in Trade.
Two Minutes in Trade - How Strait of Hormuz and Tariffs Are Raising Prices
Straight from the Strait of Hormuz to your closet-continued pressure and tariffs keep prices rising. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.
Two Minutes in Trade - Auto Industry on Alert: Congress Looking at Section 232 Tariffs on the Auto Sector
Congress is looking at Section 232 tariffs on the auto sector, but will they give it a tune-up or a complete rebuild? Listen for more on Two Minutes In Trade.
Two Minutes in Trade - Section 122: More CAPE-able Tariff Refunds on the Way?
In a 2-1 decision the CIT has ruled the section 122 tariffs unlawful. Here's what importers should be thinking about for a possible round-two of refunds in light of an almost certain appeal.
Two Minutes in Trade - USTR Seeking Comments on Section 301 Tariffs
Speak now or forever hold your peace. USTR seeks input on its review of the necessity for the China Section 301 tariffs on goods in Lists 1 and 2. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.
Two Minutes in Trade - USTR Puts Vietnam in the Penalty Box—Section 301 Could Be Next
Vietnam is getting Priority Status - but it's not the benefit you might think. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade
Two Minutes in Trade - How to Check Your IEEPA Refund Status in ACE
Show me the money! CAPE edition. CBP announces new reports to help importers track their refund status. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.
Two Minutes in Trade - China's Decree 834: New Legal Risks for Supply-Chain Diversification
When de-risking becomes a risk. China's new Decree 834 could put companies at risk. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.
Two Minutes in Trade - Cheers to Less Tariff Stress (and More Derby Mess)
Bourbon, Barrels, BMWs and Blacklists. It's a busy Friday. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.
Two Minutes in Trade - CBP Turns Up the Heat on Cabotage
Cabotage- you can't eat it, and you can't do it either. Listen to Two Minutes in Trade for more info
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 more on Two Minutes in Trade.
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.
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