On February 1, 2025, President Trump issued three executive orders imposing tariffs on nearly all imports from Canada[1]Mexico,[2] and China.[3] However, on February 3, the President said on social media that the tariffs on Canada and Mexico will be suspended for one month while the countries discuss potential agreements to reduce or rescind the tariff imposition.[4] A subsequent federal register notice provides details of the China tariffs.[5]Continue Reading The First Wave: U.S. Imposes Tariffs on Canada (or not?), Mexico (or not?), and China (well, yeah, probably so)

Tariffs remain the focus of the incoming Trump Administration. Over the past several months, the announcements from president-elect Trump and his transition team have been dynamic. We expect the Trump trade policy team to use creative methods to deliver aggressive new tariff policies this year.Continue Reading Trump Tariffs Survival Guide: 10 Strategies for U.S. Importers

Recent developments in the energy sector indicate that blockchain technology is being embraced to address a range of issues including network security and improved integration of renewable generation and demand response resources. This emerging technology continues to have the potential to become a disrupter in the energy industry.
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