Tariffs
Import duties, customs regulations, and trade policy changes affecting international moves, cross-border purchases, and small business imports. Covers tariff schedules, exemptions, and trade agreements.
UW–Madison Not Yet Confirmed to Weigh $100K H-1B Fee Cuts
The $100,000 H-1B fee is legally active, though collection methods remain unresolved. UW-Madison has not confirmed any specific funding reductions linked to the fee. Meanwhile, a 2026 shift toward wage-weighted…
Timing Matters: Safeguarding Treaty Benefits with Coordinated Planning
Tax treaty benefits for cross-border workers are often lost due to late filings and a lack of coordination…
ECOWAS to Abolish Airfare Taxes Across West Africa by 2026
ECOWAS adopted a plan at its December 2024 summit to remove certain airfare taxes and cut passenger and…
Thailand Raises Passenger Tax to 1,120 Baht at Six Airports
The CAAT approved a PSC hike from 730 to 1,120 baht at six AOT airports, adding 390 baht…
US Lawmakers Move to End 50% Tariffs on India, NRIs and Students
Lawmakers filed a resolution to rescind the Aug. 6, 2025 emergency declaration that allowed up to 50% tariffs…
Tariffs and Immigration Policy Threaten India–US Ties for Immigrants
Steep tariffs and tighter visa rules are increasing costs and visa delays for Indian students, H-1B workers, and…
Trump’s Rice Tariff Warning: Impacts on India–U.S. Trade and Immigrants
President Trump’s Dec. 9 warning about possible tariffs on Indian rice, paired with a $12 billion farm package,…
Trump Moves to Impose Fresh Tariffs on Indian Rice
Following growers' complaints that cheap Asian rice is undercutting US prices, President Trump floated new tariffs on Indian…
Have Tariffs Reached Their Peak? China, Executive Order 14257 Revisions
Executive Order 14257 triggered steep 2025 tariffs on Chinese goods, peaking at 145% then falling to about 30%…
Netherlands hikes short private jet tax to €420 per passenger
Starting 2025, the Netherlands will levy €420 per passenger on private flights under 2,000 km, with higher rates…