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Tag Archives: usa
Last updated: November 8, 2025
US–China Trade Truce (Oct 30, 2025): What Changed & What US Importers Should Do Next [Podcast]
US–China trade just took a small step toward de-escalation. Following the October 30, 2025, Trump–Xi meeting, several practical changes are currently relevant to importers: a modest tariff easing on certain lines, a one-year pause on rare-earth/magnet export controls, and continued … Continue reading
Vietnam-US Trade Deal: Trump’s Tariff Tactics & Transshipment Troubles [Podcast]
Episode 281 of the China Manufacturing Decoded podcast* explores the recently announced trade agreement between the U.S. and Vietnam, what it includes, and the ripple effects for global supply chains, especially for American importers seeking to pivot from China to … Continue reading
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Tagged usa, tariffs, manufacturing in vietnam, us/china trade war, sourcing from vietnam, Vietnam
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Tariffs, Trade Shifts & Tactics: A U.S. Importer’s Guide (Feat. Owen Haacke of Supply Chain Shark) [Podcast]
How are U.S. businesses reacting to tariffs on Chinese goods? Trade expert Owen Haacke joins us to unpack what’s happening with Section 301 tariffs, how enforcement is evolving, and what importers need to know if they’re pivoting to countries like … Continue reading
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Tagged malaysia, usa, tariffs, sourcing from india, us/china trade war, logistics, shipping from china
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Tariffs, Tactics, and Trade Shocks: Breaking Down Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Policy Blitz [Podcast]
In this emergency bonus episode, Renaud reacts to the significant trade policy shift announced by President Donald Trump on April 2, 2025, dubbed “Liberation Day.” This move introduced sweeping tariffs affecting numerous countries and has profound implications for global trade … Continue reading
Canada, Mexico, and China tariffs: Shots fired in Trump’s new trade war
As of Jan 31 2025, President Trump declared a national emergency and invoked the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA)* to impose additional tariffs on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico (although Mexico and Canada’s tariffs have now been paused … Continue reading
Importing to the USA, HTS Codes, and Tariff Tips (Feat. Owen Haacke of Supply Chain Shark) [Podcast]
New year, new podcast episode! We kick 2025 off with Owen Haacke, co-founder of Supply Chain Shark, joining us to discuss the complexities of import tariffs, HTS codes, and strategies for minimizing costs in international trade. Owen shares valuable insights … Continue reading
Trump’s Second Term: Tariff Talks Ignite Global Tensions [Podcast]
In this episode of our podcast, Episode 246, hosts Adrian and Renaud delve into the complex topic of international trade policies as they discuss President Trump’s anticipated trade moves in his upcoming second term. Recorded on December 4th, the conversation … Continue reading
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Tagged trump, usa, tariffs, us/china trade war, importing from china
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IF Trump is re-elected, what about US-China Relations? [Podcast]
Adrian and Renaud dive into a critical discussion just 12 days before the U.S. presidential election. With the possibility of Donald Trump being re-elected, they explore the implications for U.S.-China relations, focusing on trade dynamics and manufacturing. The episode delves … Continue reading
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Tagged trump, reshoring, usa, decoupling from china, us/china trade war
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