FedEx Now Says Refunds Should Begin Next Month

If you used the shipping service over the past year, refunds could begin in August. Although the federal program to refund duty charges that were ruled illegal by the Supreme Court has been slow to ramp up, FedEx says it will begin to return as much as $800 million to its customers. According to a […]

USMCA July Deadline Likely to be Missed

Adding to the uncertainties surrounding trade amongst the US, Mexico and Canada is the forecast that a new agreement is unlikely once the current one expires. The deadline for renewing the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement — the successor to the better-known NAFTA — is July 1, but Bloomberg reports that according to those close to the situation, […]

UPS, FedEx and DHL Say They Will Reimburse Customers for Illegal Tariffs

As the federal government begins to issue refunds to companies impacted by the now-overturned tariffs, the big shipping companies are expected to reimburse their customers.

The Latest Wood and Furniture Tariff Hikes Are Off the Table

On the eve of when they were scheduled to take effect, the president has halted increases on a number of wood products. In the on-again/off-again world of Trump tariff policies, it’s off again for a round of increases that were scheduled to take effect on Jan. 1 of the new year. They are being delayed […]

Importing for Original Design

The design choice between exotic and domestic wood species has long been pivotal, blending aesthetics with sustainability considerations. Recently, there has been a notable surge in the utilization of exotic wood species in modern design elements, particularly within the hospitality sector. This trend is not merely about creating visually striking spaces but also about integrating […]