Two Minutes in Trade - - ITC Launches Expedited Review of Potential PNTR Withdrawal for China
Release Date: 03/03/2026
Two Minutes in Trade - Section 232 Policies that are Forged in Iron
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Steel traps and iron-clad rules? Trying to navigate the Section 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum, and iron. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.
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Two Minutes in Trade - U.S. and Japan Sign Critical Minerals Agreement
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The U.S. adds Japan to the list of countries with which it now has agreements on critical minerals. With the agreement, the U.S. continues to lay the groundwork for developing investment, financial, and trade tools to wrest control of the critical minerals and rare earths mining, processing, and manufacturing industry from Chinese domination.
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Two Minutes in Trade - AI – More than Another Tool in the Broker’s Toolshed?
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CBP has issued its most comprehensive ruling to date on the legal limitations of AI as it relates to customs business. While consistent with prior decisions, it’s got the trade community re-evaluating their automated data flows.
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Two Minutes in Trade - A Legislative Path to Stabilizing Tariff Policy for U.S. Manufacturers
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A rare case of Congressional creativity for tariff relief designed to spur manufacturing. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.
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Two Minutes in Trade - Seeking Big Thinkers: ITAC Program Invites New Members
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ITAC applications are now being accepted. A great way to help shape international trade policy. Listen to Two Minutes in Trade for more info.
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Two Minutes in Trade - Ecuador Agreement Shows New Tariff Commitments by the U.S.
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The U.S.–Ecuador Agreement on Reciprocal Trade is the first agreement signed since the IEEPA tariffs were struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court, what is it about and what does it mean for the future of such agreements with the U.S.?
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Two Minutes in Trade - You Can’t Kill a Tariff: The Administration’s Plan B, C, and D
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Another section 301 investigation - on 86 countries! If they don’t have or enforce laws prohibiting imports made with forced labor, tariffs! Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.
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Two Minutes in Trade - Duty Refunds? Not All Superheroes Wear Capes
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CBP has announced its new ACE functionality, the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries or “CAPE”, to streamline IEEPA tariff refunds. When will it be ready, and what capabilities can we expect?
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Two Minutes in Trade - USTR Has Initiated Section 301 Investigations Without Delay
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Wasting no time. USTR launches a Section 301 investigation on the EU + 15 other countries for “overproduction” and “excess capacity”. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.
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Two Minutes in Trade - Tariff Backlash Builds on Capitol Hill Ahead of a Tight Election Year
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TMIT Clause 8 of Article 1 in the Constitution is calling! It wants its tariff authority back. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.
info_outlineFrom PNTR to Column 2 duty rates. A new ITC study examines the impact of- with Congress eyeing additional duty collections for appropriations. Listen to Two Minutes in Trade for more info.