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.
Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Fee Triggers Tech Stock Reactions
A presidential proclamation imposes a $100,000 annual fee on new H-1B filings from September 21, 2025, triggering market drops in Indian IT stocks, prompting nearshoring and hiring shifts, and prompting…
Trump H-1B Fee Hike: Implications for Indian and U.S. Tech Stocks
The H-1B fee was raised to $100,000 per worker per year effective Sept 21, 2025. It affects new…
Tariff on Talent: Nick Pyati Slams $100K H-1B Fee Plan
A presidential proclamation imposes a one-time $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions for workers entering the U.S. from…
Trump: Welcoming Foreign Experts to Train Americans After Korean Raid
The September 4 ICE raid at Hyundai–LG’s Ellabell plant detained about 475 workers and delayed the project. Trump…
Hyundai CEO cites immigration raid, battery plant delay of 2-3 months
An ICE raid on September 4, 2025, detained roughly 475 workers at Hyundai-LG’s Georgia battery plant, delaying production…
Trump pushes EU for 100% tariffs on India and China
Trump urged the EU to adopt up to 100% tariffs on Indian and Chinese imports to cut Russian…
Supreme Court Fast-Tracks Review of Trump’s Tariffs Authority
The Federal Circuit held IEEPA does not authorize sweeping tariffs on almost all imports and stayed its ruling…
Who Pays a 50% U.S. Tariff on Indian Goods and Why It Matters
Legally paid by U.S. importers, a 50% tariff on Indian goods would economically burden consumers and Indian exporters,…
US Increases ESTA Fee to $40, Effective Sept 30, 2025 Under H.R. 1
Starting September 30, 2025, ESTA will cost $40 (from $21) under H.R. 1; apply before that date to…
EU Eyes 10-Year Exemption on Aviation and Shipping Fuel Taxes
Denmark’s draft would keep aviation and shipping fuels exempt from EU excise taxes until 2035, add early taxes…