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Water on Mars

Scientists discovered evidence of a large reservoir of water on approximately 13 miles below the Martian surface inside the pores of the planet’s crust. They believe there is enough to cover the entire planet with an ocean about one mile deep. Imagine a populated planet in the future with trade routes navigated by sub-mars-ines towing containers. The discovery is a promising sign that Mars could one day reveal the most sough-after discovery in human history. Life beyond Earth. And subsequently eventual trade beyond earth. We love the science behind Universal Trade Compliance. Braumiller Law Group is your partner in international trade law.

Once Upon a Time

Once upon a time there was a country that found a way to circumvent the import tariffs on steel and aluminum by smelting the metal at home, and then sending the ingots to another country to be finished and then exported into the 3rd country taking full advantage of the free trade agreement in place to which they were not a member. And then U.S. Customs stepped in and slapped a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum that wasn’t smelted within the free trade agreement countries. The moral of the story: Circumventing Customs regulations is like poking the bear. Reality can really bite.

Aliens Among Us

A study by Harvard University’s Human Flourishing Program social science researchers suggests that aliens may have been living on Earth for a while. They suggest that life forms from other worlds could be living underground on Earth or within the moon. Customs, DHS and the FDA have been monitoring UFO sightings over vast stretches of farm land in various parts of the US. We love the science behind global trade compliance. It’s what we do. It’s ALL that we do.

Hot Topics with Brendita

Mexico has positioned itself as an attractive destination for foreign investment, offering enhanced security, tax breaks, and infrastructure support making it easier for companies to setup operations. The Mexican government has also streamlined procedures for a more business friendly environment. Many Chinese companies are setting up operations in Mexico to be closer to their U.S. target market. BLG can help Chinese companies with their transition to Mexico.

Deep Thoughts on IMMEX by Bob

Is your company manufacturing in China and importing to U.S. and do you need a break from Section 301 tariffs, forced labor regulations, WRO detention, anti-dumping, etc.? If your U.S. market share warrants it, you might consider an IMMEX (Manufacturing, Maquiladora and Export Services Industry) in Mexico that BLG can help with our legal experts.

Million Dollar Question

So your product coming in from China was detained by Customs because of suspected Forced Labor used in manufacturing, and the subsequent million-dollar question: Has your law firm ever successfully attained a release of goods in this case? And the far less than a million-dollar answer is, yes, we have! Importing product into the U.S. from China? It’s not getting any easier and BLG is here to help.

BLG Blue

The color blue is associated with peace. It’s the color of a calm sea. It symbolizes inner tranquility, serenity and clarity. The color blue also slows down heart rate and breathing. It’s not coincidental that Braumiller Law Group is wrapped in the color blue. Relax, we’ve got you covered.

We Are Not Alone

Scientists have discovered a new planet which they say could potentially support human life. Gliese 12b is a rocky planet just 40 light years away from our own with its size between Venus and Earth. The planet was discovered by an international team, in collaboration with NASA and the European Space Agency using data from NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS). Gliese 12b falls into what astronomers call a “goldilocks zone,” with an average temperature of 107 degrees Fahrenheit, which is common in summer in various parts of earth. It makes on ponder…are we not alone? Scientists are also on the verge of discovering how to bend space and travel in quantum leaps with warp speed. Can you say “intergalactic trade”? I know you can, with fond memory of Fred McFeely Rogers, better known as Mister Rogers. We love the science behind global trade compliance which is what we do at BLG.

UFLPA

Your product originated in China and now Customs has detained your shipment at the U.S. port citing the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act as the reason. Keep in mind you are considered guilty until proven innocent which is an uphill climb. Don’t take too long deciding what to do as storage and then demurrage fees could pile up.