The Trump Administration has created a process for companies to request that tariffs be applied to imports of products their foreign competitors produce.  This includes products made of steel and aluminum (50%), as well as car and light truck parts (25%). The Administration is also working on creating processes for companies to request tariffs on imports made of copper, as well as heavy truck parts (class 3-8).   

The Trump Administration announced a Section 232 investigation into imports of industrial machinery and robotics, and offers businesses the chance to provide their perspective on how tariffs would affect them.  The announcement kicks off the process, which could lead to tariffs on a range of imports that manufacturers and businesses use to make products.  However, companies have the chance to offer their views and shape the outcome.  McCarthy Consulting LLC works with businesses to devise a plan to craft not only the winning message, but also the effective strategy to engage the Administration to ensure it listens.  This includes submitting written views during the comment period, meetings with Administration officials, engaging your elected representatives in Congress to lobby the Administration, and public relations campaigns.  

USTR announced the public comment period for businesses, organizations, and others to submit written comments and/or appear at a hearing to share their perspective on the trade agreement with Mexico and Canada ("USMCA"). McCarthy Consulting's recent experience working at USTR can help businesses not only submit comments but also help USTR act on them.  Please reach out to learn more about this process and how the firm can help you. 

Breaking down Friday's Federal Circuit Court ruling against the Trump Administration's "IEEPA" tariffs:

With the One Big Beautiful Bill Act providing billions in funding for the Department of Defense and the Coast Guard to spend on shipbuilding and the maritime industrial base, marine equipment manufacturers, shipbuilders, ship suppliers, and others in the maritime industry have a unique opportunity to win government contracts.   

Reciprocal Tariff Week: What to Watch Ahead of the July 9th Tariff Deadline 

Let’s take a closer look at the implications of two trade and tariff developments from last week and what they mean for negotiating leverage and tariffs: 1) Secretary Bessent’s comments that trading partners acting in good faith are “highly likely” to get extensions of the pause on tariffs, and 2) the U.S.-China trade talks in London.    

The Court of International Trade rules that the Trump Administration's "IEEPA" tariffs are illegal.

On May 11th, the United States and China reached agreement related to the tariffs each had imposed.  Let's dive into what the announcement included and what this means moving forward.

What should businesses take away from the May 8th U.S.-U.K trade announcement and what should they do moving forward?

USTR's recent trade action to levy fees on Chinese ships marks a crucial step, yet further actions are needed to revitalize American shipbuilding. Here's a look at what maritime businesses, shipyards, and marine suppliers should monitor.