Article By: Glenn Shearron, Trade Compliance Specialist, TradeInsights, ECoP®

In response to the increased tariffs introduced by the US, Canada, Mexico, and China have issued swift responses.

Canada has announced increased tariffs on a long list of items that can be found here.

China has announced 10-15% increases in import duties on several key American agricultural and food products and expanded export controls on 15 U.S. firms. China’s finance ministry has indicated an additional 15% tariff will on U.S. chicken, wheat, corn and cotton, while soybeans, sorghum, pork, beef, aquatic products, fruits and vegetables and dairy imports will face an additional 10%, both of which will go into effect on March 10. More information can be found here.

Mexico has advised that information is to come regarding any increases.

We will continue to monitor this situation and provide updates when available.

Please contact your V. Alexander account team, or you may also contact our Trade Compliance team at tradeinsights@valexander.com with any questions.