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Oct 14, 2015

Introducing Livingston’s Global Perspectives

At Livingston, we’ve expanded our global footprint, and continue to grow our presence and solutions into every corner… Read more 

Oct 14, 2015

Truck driver shortage could hit 175,000 in a decade

America is facing a massive shortage in truck drivers in the coming years, with recent research from the… Read more 

Oct 13, 2015

Softwood Lumber Agreement expires, but export permits remain

The Government of Canada will continue to monitor shipments of softwood lumber products first manufactured in all provinces… Read more 

Oct 9, 2015

Three countries to be removed from GSP in 2017; other GSP changes now in effect

President Obama has issued a proclamation removing eligibility as a designated beneficiary developing country under the General System… Read more 

Oct 9, 2015

Effects of Tianjin Port blasts ripple through supply chain

The Chinese government has begun inspections of companies handling dangerous goods near the Tianjin Port following a series… Read more 

Oct 9, 2015

Magnitsky Law

With the current situation in Eastern Ukraine resulting in a political climate, causing sanctions to be taken against… Read more 

Oct 9, 2015

China’s New Method for Import Duty Payment

The General Administration of Customs (GAC) is a ministry-level administrative agency within the government of the People’s Republic… Read more 

Oct 9, 2015

Comparing CETA and NAFTA is like Comparing Apples to Oranges

While there are some similarities between the Canada and European Union Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) specifications and… Read more 

Oct 9, 2015

U.S. Implements the 2014 Wassenaar Arrangement Plenary Changes

The Wassenaar Arrangement’s (WA) made up of a group of 41 countries that are committed to promoting responsibility… Read more 

Oct 9, 2015

U.S. Country of Origin Labeling (COOL)

In 2009, the United-States implemented legislation to modify the labeling provisions for meat and meat products under the… Read more