A New Era of Trade Fraud Enforcement
The new DHS/DOJ Trade Fraud Resource Guide should resonate across the trade ecosystem, especially for importers, Customs brokers, and in-house counsel.
The Iran War: A New Shock to Global Trade
The war with Iran is being fought with missiles, aircraft and naval forces, but some of its most consequential effects are disruptions impacting energy markets, international shipping, insurance, supply chains, and prices, while adding another layer of sanctions and tariff risk to international trade. The result is particularly significant because the Strait of Hormuz, at the center of the conflict, is one of the most important arteries in world commerce.
The Local in the Global: Legislation for an Exceptional Economy
A municipal government’s use of emergency powers might seem inconsequential, but it contributes to many communities’ accumulation of debt, housing and commercial space that is affordable to hypothetical residents but not actual ones, surveillance cameras, empty offices and strip malls, and contractual commitments to data centers and private prisons – all without any meaningful public involvement.
Waterways, Canals, and Straits, and What Clear Passage Means to Global Trade Survival
There are about 200 straits worldwide, but only 18–20 of them actually matter for global trade, and 9 are considered truly critical choke points. So, these are the straits/canals where closure would cause (and is currently causing) massive global economic shock: Strait of Malacca, Strait of Hormuz, Suez Canal, Panama Canal, Bab elMandeb, Strait of Gibraltar, Bosphorus Strait, Danish Straits, and of course, the ever-impending blockage of the Taiwan Strait.
The Four Horsemen and Global Trade BLG
When Global Trade creates global chaos and difficult supply chain decisions are needed for trade compliance, BLG can help guide you.
Bob Brewer Sits Down with Victoria Holmes of the Dispatch and Discusses Her Fellowship in Germany, and NATO
Bob Brewer Sits Down with Victoria Holmes of the Dispatch and Discusses Her Fellowship in Germany, and NATO.
Bob Brewer Sits Down with Senior Associate Attorney Megan Mohler to Discuss Venezuela Sanctions
Bob Brewer sits down with Senior Associate Attorney Megan Mohler to discuss Venezuela Sanctions and their economic status.
Bob Brewer, Braumiller Law Group Sits Down with Summer Intern Francesca Jaubert
Bob Brewer, Braumiller Law Group Sits Down with Summer Intern Francesca Jaubert to discuss her background and education.
The CTPAT Ultimatum: New EO Ties Entry Filing Privileges to CTPAT Validation Status
A sweeping new White House Executive Order is set to once again shake up global supply chains by requiring a historic overhaul of the U.S. Importer of Record (IOR) framework. It lays out raising penalty floors, and tightening disclosure rules for everyone bringing goods into the United States, among other things.
Origin Engineering: How Substantial Transformation Can Reduce Your Tariff Exposure
“Origin Engineering” refers to modifying the sourcing of essential product inputs or relocating key manufacturing processes from countries subject to higher tariff rates to jurisdictions with more favorable trade treatment. It is one of the most effective tools available to importers navigating elevated tariff exposure.