Category: Articles

Effects of Tariffs, 2 Years Later

n March of 2018, American steel manufacturers experienced something amazing. An influx of orders that hadn’t been seen in years came flooding into these plants and even led to some long-dormant smelter facilities being reopened. The cause of all these orders was a direct result of Trump’s 25% tariff on steel imports. Most business owners […]

How Does Hong Kong Affect Tariffs?

or months now pro-democracy riots and protests have been rampaging through the streets of Hong Kong, mostly peaceful and sometimes shockingly violent. These protests are demonstrations against the communist regime of China and it’s oppressive government. More than likely, you have heard of these protests and seen remarkable footage on your phone or tv. This […]

Fitbit Diversifies its Supply Chain Outside of China

On Nov. 6, 2019, Fitbit, which is about to be acquired by Google for $2.9 billion, announced that it has undertaken a plan to shift its manufacturing operations outside of China for effectively all of its trackers and smartwatches. As a result, starting in January 2020, the company expects those products will no longer be […]

Impeachment and the Tariff Stalemate

You’ve seen it all over the news for the last few weeks. It’s impossible to get away from, and this week we’re going to go a little deeper into the impeachment inquiry of US President Donald Trump and what this means for the tariff stalemate between our country and China, the economic superpower on the […]

Apple Be Exempt From China Tariffs

While many U.S. businesses are suffering from tariffs on imported goods, some companies are being allowed exemptions. U.S. trade law gives the president a lot of discretion in setting tariffs. Apple is one of the companies seeking further exemptions from Trump’s China tariffs. Will Apple Be Exempt From China Tariffs? After visiting the Apple manufacturing […]

Benefits of FTZ Subzones

Tri-Link’s ability to establish FTZ Subzones on private premises’ can benefit companies in several ways. As a Foreign Trade Zone Grantee and General-Purpose Operator (GPO), Tri-Link is authorized to establish a Subzone if certain conditions are met and approved by the local Port Authority. What is a Foreign Trade Subzone? A Subzone is a single […]