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With the election hype mostly over, the President-Elect is moving to build his cabinet. This recent election cycle showed the world that there are great disagreements about how the United States should engage in international trade. President Elect Trump’s message often conveyed a more protectionist position for businesses engaged in international trade. But what is the real expected position and where will the new leadership lead the United States with regards to trade?
The bottom line right now is that there is very little concrete confirmed vision regarding trade policy. We do know that there will be very little change within Congress since existing members of key committees will likely continue to support expanded trade. Here are a few points on key programs and what we know, or don’t know:
The new administration is signaling the intention to pursue more bi-lateral agreements instead of multi-lateral as in the past.
JAS USA Inc. Compliance Team continues to be involved locally and nationally. We are keeping our eye on the landscape and always working to ensure we are able to inform and assist to take action and protect our client’s trade interests through informed compliance. Questions? Contact us today!
This November, we are honored to feature Tracey Suggs, Import Specialist at JAS Forwarding USA Inc., for his tireless advocacy for individuals with Down Syndrome. While October marks Down Syndrome Awareness Month, Tracey and his family advocate every day for the empowerment and inclusion of individuals who face intellectual and developmental challenges. Inspired by his daughter, Treana, who has Down Syndrome, Tracey is driven to ensure that every individual can live their fullest life. Treana's zest for life and inspiring spirit is a testament to the impact of love, perseverance, and understanding that Tracey strives to bring to his work and community. Tracey’s unwavering commitment to making a difference embodies our values at JAS, reminding us all of the importance of inclusivity and advocacy in both our professional and personal lives.
Tracey has been with JAS for 3 years and has been in the industry for over 20 years. Tracey has a passion for sports, fitness, art, community advocacy (special needs/disadvantaged youth), and spending time with family.
JAS Forwarding VP Compliance, Laurie Arnold joined forces with JAS Forwarding Global Development Director Jennifer Koon, and Regional Sales Director Lindsay Gambee to attend the International Compliance Professionals Association (ICPA) Fall Conference (Western Cowboy Theme) in Grapevine, Texas from October 20-23.
They were able to meet with numerous members of the trade community and discuss current events and network.
On November 1, 2024, BIS imposed a civil penalty of $500,000 against a semiconductor wafer manufacturing company. The U.S. subsidiary shipped approximately $17.1 million of semiconductor wafers company listed on the BIS Entity List, without the required licese/authorization.
The company voluntarily disclosed the conduct and cooperated which resulted in significant reduction in the penalty.
To read more, check out the final order below.
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