Tariff Tracker - December 2025

This session presented by Richard Wortman and Michele Lehat of GDLSK provides a comprehensive overview of recent tariff developments impacting the spice and food import sectors, with a focus on strategies to reduce duty exposure through strategic sourcing, tariff engineering, and a close examination of CBP’s substantial transformation test. In this presentation, experts reviewed the current legal framework governing substantial transformation. They also walked through practical examples relevant to food and spice products, and explored how proper application of this doctrine can lead to meaningful duty savings. Whether you're an importer or manage procurement, compliance, or logistics, this webinar will offer practical, actionable insights to help your business stay competitive in today’s evolving trade landscape.

This webinar presented on Tuesday, April 7 provided background on the Administration’s pivot to reimposing tariffs struck down under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act through Section 301, particularly focusing on the forced labor action initiated against 60 jurisdictions. Jennifer McCadney and Joshua Kagen with Kelley Drye & Warren explain the scope and objectives of this action and how it fits into the Administration’s trade policy.