China Sourcing

How to Stay Ahead of the Chinese New Year Slowdown As the end of the year approaches, companies often find themselves in a rush to finalize production and get orders in before…

On October 29th, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping met in Busan, South Korea, and announced that the U.S. would reduce tariffs on imports from China, cutting some duties from 20% to 10%,…

Canadian businesses today face unique pressures including high labor costs, supply chain challenges, and competition from both neighboring countries and global markets. For many, the key to staying competitive lies in global…

Appeals Court Reaffirms Previous Decision Last week, a powerful federal appeals court issued a 7–4 decision declaring that most of former President Trump’s sweeping tariffs, imposed under emergency powers, were unlawful and…

On August 11, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order extending the existing tariff truce with China by another 90 days, pushing off planned hikes from 30% on Chinese imports and 10%…

In today’s global economy, it’s nearly impossible to go a day without using a product that was made—or at least partially made—in China. From smartphones and power tools to furniture and fasteners,…

How to Source from China Without Letting Tariffs Wreck Your Bottom Line As global trade becomes more fluid due to current events, many U.S. businesses are asking: “How can I import from…

In today’s e-commerce landscape, entrepreneurs are constantly faced with a big decision: Should I dropship or source my products directly from manufacturers? At first glance, both models seem viable. But when it…

How Global Trade Specialists Can Help At Global Trade Specialists, we’ve helped U.S. companies navigate sourcing from China for over 30 years. With new tariffs reshaping cost structures, now more than ever…

On May 28, 2025, the U.S. Court of International Trade delivered a landmark ruling, striking down former President Donald Trump’s sweeping “Liberation Day” tariffs. The court found that these tariffs, imposed under…