Two Minutes in Trade

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  Two Minutes in Trade - Russia Sanctions Bill May Open a New Chapter in Trump Trade Policy 16.09.2026 3min

  Poised for imminent passage, the Russia and Iran Act of 2026 would create a new secondary tariff tool aimed at countries buying Russian energy or helping Russia evade sanctions. The bill could mark a new chapter in Trump trade policy by turning sanctions enforcement into a mandatory, country-wide tariff mechanism with significant implications for importers and global supply chains. By: Edward Steiner
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  Two Minutes in Trade - Russia Sanctions Bill May Open a New Chapter in Trump Trade Policy 16.09.2026 3min

  Poised for imminent passage, the Russia and Iran Act of 2026 would create a new secondary tariff tool aimed at countries buying Russian energy or helping Russia evade sanctions. The bill could mark a new chapter in Trump trade policy by turning sanctions enforcement into a mandatory, country-wide tariff mechanism with significant implications for importers and global supply chains. By: Edward Steiner
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  Two Minutes in Trade - Will Beef Once Again Face Mandatory Origin Labeling Requirements? 15.09.2026 4min

  The White House recently ordered the Department of Agriculture to prepare a report as part of efforts that may eventually result in mandatory country of origin labeling requirements for beef. By: Alvaro Ferreira
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  Two Minutes in Trade - Action on Three Section 232 Probes Still Very Much in the Cards 14.09.2026 4min

  While the deadlines for the administration to take action in the Section 232 probes on robotics and industrial machinery; PPE, medical consumables, and medical equipment; and wind turbines have already passed, action in these proceedings remains a distinct possibility. By: Alvaro Ferreira
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  Two Minutes in Trade - Remembering 9/11 - Why Customs Brokers and Importers Are More Vital Than Ever to Economic and National Security 11.09.2026 3min

  Customs brokers and importers are gatekeepers to our country's security and safety. Since 9/11, CBP's partnership programs have recognized, and especially now must increasingly value, the critical role these good actors play. By: Lenny P. Feldman
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  Two Minutes in Trade - New Drone Duties Fly in Under Section 232 10.09.2026 3min

  Get the latest buzz on drone tariffs. Listen to Two Minutes in Trade for more info.  By: J. Nicole Bivens Collinson  
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  Two Minutes in Trade - U.S. Import Bans on Canada Signal a New Phase in Trade Enforcement 09.09.2026 3min

  The Administration's latest Canada-related proclamations show that trade enforcement is moving beyond higher tariffs to include outright import bans on targeted products. Importers, customs brokers, manufacturers, and supply chain managers should now account for the risk that covered goods may be excluded entirely from the U.S. market.
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  Two Minutes in Trade - Canada's Retaliation Exposes a Century-Old Statutory Problem 08.09.2026 3min

  Tariffs first, Process later. USITC seeks input on how to do its job -neglected since the 1940s-to inform the president on Section 338. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 
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  Two Minutes in Trade - Notorious Markets and the Rise of "Superfakes" 04.09.2026 3min

  USTR is targeting "superfakes" in its latest Notorious Markets report.  For more information, listen to today's Two Minutes in Trade. 
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  Two Minutes in Trade - Democrat Takes a Swing at Trump-Era Tariffs 03.09.2026 3min

  Congress reaches for the tariff weed whacker with a new Senate bill. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 
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  Two Minutes in Trade - A New Sheriff in Customs Enforcement 02.09.2026 3min

  A new House-passed bill, H.R. 1869, would give the Department of Justice more authority and resources to pursue trade crimes. This episode explains how the bipartisan bill could transform traditional trade enforcement. By: Edward Steiner
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  Two Minutes in Trade - CBP Is Putting New Customs Rules in Place 01.09.2026 3min

  CBP wants the receipts. A new FR requests comments on a proposed rule that would require much more from importers. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade 
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  Two Minutes in Trade - Missed Deadlines and Market Uncertainty 31.08.2026 3min

  No news is not necessarily good news. Passed deadlines on 3 section investigations means more uncertainty. Listen to Two Minutes in Trade for more. 
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  Two Minutes in Trade - A New Chapter for an Old Origin Debate 28.08.2026 3min

  Should we be dusting off the old uniform origin rules again? Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 
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  Two Minutes in Trade - Trade Policy's Yin and Yang 27.08.2026 3min

  Closing the circuits but opening the corral - two opposite actions. 1 bans the import of electric equipment; the other allows more duty-free beef. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 
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  Two Minutes in Trade - Section 301 Excess Capacity Investigation: Why the Wait? 26.08.2026 4min

  USTR has yet to announce remedies in its Section 301 investigation into structural excess manufacturing capacity, despite completing hearings and public comments months ago. This TMIT examines three possible reasons for the delay—tariff fatigue, ongoing trade negotiations, and uncertainty over whether Section 301 provides a strong legal basis for addressing excess capacity.
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  Two Minutes in Trade - Canada Rings the Bell on Retaliation 25.08.2026 3min

  Canada and the US are trading punches at the border. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.  By: J. Nicole Bivens Collinson  
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  Two Minutes in Trade - The Great North American Tariff Slap Fight 24.08.2026 2min

  Someone gets the garden hose and stop this tariff brawl. More tariffs in trade between Canada and the US means pricier goods and reduced market access. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.  By: J. Nicole Bivens Collinson  
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  Two Minutes in Trade - Do All Things Come to Those Who Wait? CBP Delays Roll Out of CAPE Phase 3 21.08.2026 3min

  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.  
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  Two Minutes in Trade - The Tariff Hat Trick: Three Grievances, Three More Days 20.08.2026 2min

  Tariff timeout for Canada as President Trump delays 50% tariffs on Canadian goods by 3 days. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.