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Why Farmed Salmon Is One Of The Most Toxic Things You Can Put In Your Body

Fish has long been touted as a super food from doctors, nutritionists and specialists from around the world. Many people choose not to eat meat or other animal products, but show pride in their presumed health conscious decision to consume fish. But, as with almost everything else that is promoted heavily in the media, there’s […]

Get Tipsy and Eat Oysters You’ve Never Seen Before in a Grocery-Store Fish Market

Direct farm sourcing and relationships with the oyster farmers? Check. Self-serve bone broth? A roasted whole chicken out of a side window? Double check.

Why I Don’t Drink Budweiser…and Why I’m Not Alone

Budweiser has always been far more about marketing than beer. The founder of Anheuser Busch, Adolphus Busch, refused to drink his own brew, calling it “that slop” (he was German, of cou…

Central Texas Fisherman Stumbles Upon Massive Water Snake

Just remember: when you need to steady yourself on a tree branch, you may get more than you bargained for.

Seven questions to ask a customs broker (infographic)

How do you find a customs broker that’s right for you? Every broker essentially does the same thing – facilitates the clearance of your goods as they travel across the border – but every broker is different. Big and small, national or regional, different customs brokers have differing strengths and weaknesses. Determining which one is... Read more »

What are tariffs, anyway?

The U.S. is now in the middle of a fully-fledged trade war, but how does that work?

How Are Tariffs Affecting You?

Are you noticing any effects from the tariffs in your daily life or work? Are you paying less or more for products you buy at the supermarket or for your business? NPR wants to hear from you.

Are Foreign-Trade Zones Right for Your Business? 3 Questions to Help You Decide.

Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) are an innovative way to achieve significant savings in your company’s supply chain, with little disruption to your current way of doing business. But are FTZs right for your business? Before you jump into the Zone, here are 3 key factors to consider. Is FTZ right for your company? Foreign-Trade Zones can …

Can You Trust That Organic Label On Imported Food?

A new book claims the organic label can't be trusted, especially on food that's imported. Yet there is a global system for verifying the authenticity of organic food, and it mostly seems to work.

Retail imports remain strong ahead of tariffs increase

“If there are shipments that can be moved up, it makes sense to do that before the price goes up.”

Roque: Lower, don't remove tariffs on imported meat and fish

Imports and Exports: The Benefits of Utilizing Trade Data

Through trade data analysis, you can reveal key insights about domestic and global markets to inform your strategic decision making.

To Tariff or Not to Tariff?

The Global Economy Needs Fixing, but Tariffs and a Trade War Won’t Do That

If there’s any silver lining, it’s that out of this chaos may come an opportunity to rebuild globalized systems that are fair.

Do giant cargo ships boost trade or hinder importers?

Do giant cargo ships boost trade or hinder importers? They have the potential to boost supply chain efficiency but many of the world’s ports are too small for them?

How Foreign Trade Zones Reduce Tariffs

Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs) are effective methods for reducing or eliminating tariffs. However, many people aren’t well acquainted with how this process works. Our team is breaking down how our FTZ Division can save you up to 80% in tariff avoidance and reduction. All it takes is a little collaboration, and your company can save …

Can Your Warehouse Handle The Import Boom?

When handling import goods, you may need to refocus your efforts on setting up the best storage options throughout your warehouse.

How To Import Into The US (Roundtable)

Are you in charge of completing the customs documents for your company's imports or exports? Are you responsible for your company's customs compliance into the U.S.? If your goods cross the border to enter U.S. and you have questions that need answering then this roundtable is for you.

How Foreign Trade Zones In The U.S. Came Into Existence

Foreign Trade Zones can be a way to get around a tariff. They are on U.S. soil, but they don't count as U.S. soil for customs purposes. There are hundreds of them around the U.S.

Tariffs: What are they and what is their impact?

A tariff, simply put, is a tax levied on an imported good.