CARMICHAEL COMPASS: SPECIAL ISSUE 25-037 – August 28, 2025

USTR has Extended China 301 Exclusions On Thursday, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative announced the extension of the China Section 301 exclusions that were set to expire on August 31, 2025. The exclusions have been extended to November 29, 2025. The advanced notice of the Federal Register Notice on the extension can be found at: FRN to Extend Exclusions …

CARMICHAEL COMPASS: ISSUE 25 – 036 August 22, 2025

 US and EU Agree on Trade Framework The United States and the European Community formally agreed to a framework for an Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade. This agreement serves as an initial stage in a process that may be expanded to address additional matters related to marketplace access and the development of trade and investment strategies. The U.S. …

CARMICHAEL COMPASS: ISSUE 25-035 – August 13, 2025

Carmichael Welcomes Thayne Worsley as Director of Trade Solutions As we continue to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of global trade, we recognize the need to stay ahead of the curve, not only to serve our clients better but to position Carmichael as a leader in consulting and advisory services. In line with this vision, I’m excited to announce a new …

CARMICHAEL COMPASS: ISSUE 25-034 – August 01, 2025

New Reciprocal Tariff Rates Take Effect August 7 On July 31st, President Trump issued an executive order further modifying the Reciprocal Tariff Rates. These modifications take effect for goods entered for consumption or withdrawn from a warehouse for consumption at 12:01 a.m. EST on August 7, 2025. There is a possible in-transit exception available. For trading partners with pending trade agreements, the duties outlined …