Chart: BRICS Expands Footprint in the Global South | Statista

BRICS representing 46% of the world population  and 29% of the GDP is lead by China and India

It is Official - UK Electronic Trade Document Bill becomes Law (shippingandfreightresource.com)

This most benefits container shipping but watch the progress as it is accepted elsewhere and in broader uses 

The Competition Commission of SA (CCSA) Releases its Online Intermediation Platforms (OIPMI) Report and Recognises Foreign Competition Too Late - Ecommerce Forum Africa (ecomafrica.org)

Thousands of SA online sellers rely on de minimis to sell goods to the EU and US   Thanks to our partner EFSA for this article. 

Mexico expands tariffs to protect domestic markets (mexiconewsdaily.com)

'Unwarranted and unfair': The IRS is watching how much you make selling things online this year — how even casual sellers could get dinged by the new tax rules (msn.com)

Did you sell online and make $600?  The American Rescue Act (2021) created the lower threshold for 1099K.  It starts this year.  

Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Statistics | U.S. Customs and Border Protection (cbp.gov)

What does ATS mean for you?  Automated Targeting System for people and goods entering the US  from anywhere...

Customs Broker Continuing Education | U.S. Customs and Border Protection (cbp.gov)

WTO Blogs | Trade Thoughts, from Geneva - A blog by DDG Anabel González

Opinions reflected here may not represent EMTC's positions.  

We wish DDG Gonzalez success in her future and thank her for her service. -

“Walmart is looking for small businesses and U.S. manufacturers that have new and innovative shelf-ready items at the great value that meet the needs of our customers and members. If your product is made, grown or assembled in the U.S. and you want the chance to pitch your products at Open Call 2023 Register now through August 18, 2023. This year’s event will be hybrid, offering virtual and in-person options.”

The Open Call product pitches are 30-minute one-one-one meetings.

The Walmart Open Call FAQs provide more information, including excluded categories such as media (Books, Movies, Music). https://engage.walmart-jump.com/open-call-2023

Transatlantic Carriers Change Course (gcaptain.com)

It's all about supply and demand