Questions tagged [tariffs]
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Is it legal for the president to charge different people different tariffs?
A recent executive order purports to establish a system whereby "automobile manufacturers" can have "import adjustments", which can then be used to get out of paying, or get importers they designate out of paying, particular tariffs.
The order cites…
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What legal hurdles impede the creation of special free trade economic zones?
I was just curious as to what federal laws prevent the establishment of an economic zone similar to how Ireland's "Shannon Free Zone" operated in the past?
We already have legislation in place which allows "Foreign Trade Zones" to be established…
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Application of Tariffs to time of sale or time of import?
I purchased solar lithium batteries from China before tariffs are in effect. However, they won't be shipping until after tariffs are in effect. Do tariffs apply?
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Do Trump's new tariffs violate WTO regulations?
https://www.dw.com/en/trump-tariffs-china-levies-34-duties-on-us-goods/live-72138192:
The Commerce Ministry in Beijing also said it would increase the
export controls on key rare earth materials that are essential for
high-tech industries that…
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