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India’s November export rebound boosts leverage in US tariff talks

India’s exports surged in November despite steep US tariffs. The rebound strengthens New Delhi’s hand in talks linking tariff relief to reductions in Russian oil imports and reshapes near term sourcing decisions.

Dec 18, 2025

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5 min read

IEEPA Tariff Refunds Update: What the 15 Dec 2025 CIT Ruling Means for Importers

The US Court of International Trade says importers may not need to rush. If the Supreme Court strikes down IEEPA tariffs, the court can order reliquidation and refunds. Key dates: Feb 7 and Apr 7, 2025.

Dec 18, 2025

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3 min read

Hainan’s Free Trade Port Upgrade: A New Gateway into China via the 30 Percent Value Added Rule

China is turning Hainan into a high openness free trade port with expanded zero tariff coverage and a new customs boundary with mainland China. This article explains how the independent customs operation and 30 percent value added rule could lower costs for businesses selling into China, plus the practical compliance and documentation steps to watch.

Dec 18, 2025

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4 min read

Sourcing Spotlight: Copper, Rare Earths and Small Parcels: Three Signals Sourcing Cannot Ignore

In this week’s edition, we cover three pressure points shaping sourcing: rising copper costs, China’s widened rare earth controls, and tighter small parcel rules as VAT and de minimis regimes shift. Together, they are a clear prompt to recheck margins, map rare earth exposure in your supply chain, and rethink small parcel fulfilment before the new rules bite.

Dec 12, 2025

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7 min read

Copper Prices Rising What It Means for Supply Chains and Small Retailers

Copper prices are climbing and pushing up costs in electronics and hardware. Discover how small retailers and sourcing teams can protect margins cash flow and pricing.

Dec 11, 2025

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8 min read

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India’s November export rebound boosts leverage in US tariff talks

IEEPA Tariff Refunds Update: What the 15 Dec 2025 CIT Ruling Means for Importers

Hainan’s Free Trade Port Upgrade: A New Gateway into China via the 30 Percent Value Added Rule

Sourcing Spotlight: Copper, Rare Earths and Small Parcels: Three Signals Sourcing Cannot Ignore

Copper Prices Rising What It Means for Supply Chains and Small Retailers

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