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.
U.S. Net Immigration Plunge: Implications for Visas and Talent
Net migration dropped from nearly 2 million in 2024 to about 515,000 in 2025, tightening the labor supply. The shift may raise wages in some sectors, slow employment growth, strain…
Withdraw 25% Tariff on Indian Russian Oil to Boost Immigration
An extra 25% U.S. tariff raised certain Indian goods' duties to 50%. After India cut Russian crude imports…
Will Immigrants and Visa Holders Get Trump’s $2,000 Tariff Dividend?
A proposed $2,000 tariff dividend announced November 9, 2025 lacks clear eligibility rules. Treasury and IRS may apply…
World Cup 2026 Travelers Face $435 Visa Fee, Integrity Fee
From Oct 1, 2025, the U.S. will charge $435 for most B1/B2 visas after adding a $250 Visa…
Trump Rolls Back Food Tariffs as Inflation Fears Persist
Trump ordered a November 13, 2025, rollback of tariffs on several imported foods to relieve grocery-price pressures after…
Trump Cuts 10% Tariffs, Yet Brazil Faces 40% Coffee and Beef Surcharge
A 10% reciprocal tariff on Brazilian farm imports was rescinded effective Nov. 13, 2025, reducing duties to 40%,…
Germany to Cut Aviation Tax by Mid-2026; Lufthansa Shares Climb on Relief
By mid-2026 Germany will reverse its 2024 aviation tax hike, easing industry costs by ~€350 million a year.…
Singapore Launches World-First Mandatory SAF Levy for Air Travel
Singapore will charge a dedicated green fuel levy on tickets sold from April 1, 2026, for departures from…
Trump Hints Tariff Cuts for India as Gor Is Sworn In
U.S. tariffs on India remain at 50% through early 2026, defying expectations of a cut following India’s reduction…
Trump mulls $2,000 tariff-funded payments to Americans amid push
Trump proposed $2,000 tariff checks funded by import duties; Treasury recorded $195 billion in customs duties in 2025.…