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Supply Chain Updates—October 07, 2026 Newsletter
Tariff and Trade Update: Trade policy, customs requirements and transportation conditions continue to evolve. Below is a summary of recent developments and practical information to help you prepare for changes impacting supply chains. Certain Canadian Products Now Excluded From Importation: Alcoholic beverages, dairy products, and motor vehicles covered by Presidential…
Supply Chain Updates—September 23, 2026 Newsletter
Tariff and Trade Update: Trade regulations, customs requirements, and supply chain conditions continue to evolve. Below is a summary of recent developments and practical information to help you prepare for changes impacting supply chains. Strengthened Customs Enforcement: The President signed Executive Order 14411, “Strengthening Customs Enforcement,” directing increased importer accountability, enhanced customs enforcement, and greater supply-chain transparency. The order provides the broader framework for several of the customs compliance…
Supply Chain Updates—September 10, 2026 Newsletter
New orders for U.S. manufactured goods increased 0.9%, with particularly strong growth in civilian aircraft and parts orders. The results indicate continued investment across aerospace, machinery and other industrial sectors. Taiwanese companies announced plans for a $20 billion in U.S. investment, adding to major semiconductor expansion projects. The continued shift toward North American production could create new supplier opportunities while changing the logistics requirements for technology components. A new Port Houston study estimates…
Masterpiece listed in 100 Great Supply Chain Partners for 2020!
Masterpiece International is honored to be included in SupplyChainBrain’s 100 Great Supply Chain Partners for 2020!
Newsflash: List 4A Products Excluded from China Tariff
We have been informed that works of art have been excluded from the Section 301 additional tariffs on goods from China (7.5%). Exclusions are retroactive, so importers may now claim refunds on additional duties paid on Chinese artwork imported since September 1, 2019.
Newsflash: USMCA
USMCA The United States, Mexico, and Canada have updated NAFTA to create the new U.S. – Mexico – Canada Agreement (“USMCA”).
COVID-19 Art Handler and Artist Relief Resources
Like many organizations that work with the art industry, Masterpiece International has seen a sharp decline in activity in past weeks. To help address the situation, Masterpiece is working on efforts to help artists and art handlers where it can.
Newsflash: Coronavirus Impact on China
The impact of the Coronavirus in China, where close to 60 million people are living in cities on lockdown, is fluid. Below you may find a chart and notes provided by our partner agents to serve as an update.
Newsflash: ‘List 4A’ Tariffs Reduced to 7.5%, February 14
Dear Valued Customer, The U.S. Trade Representative (“USTR”) has announced that the Section 301 tariff on ‘List 4A’ goods from China will be reduced from 15 percent to 7.5 percent, effective as of February 14, 2020. This change is a result of the “Phase One” trade...
Newsflash: United States and China Reach Phase One Trade Agreement
The United States and China have reached an agreement on a Phase One trade deal to de-escalate the ongoing trade war between the countries.
Complete Domek Integration, January 1
We are pleased to announce that Domek Logistics will complete its integration with Masterpiece International on January 1, 2020.
Magnate Worldwide named as a Leading 3PL Gold for 2019 by Global Trade Magazine
Magnate Worldwide is pleased to announce that it has been recognized as a Leading 3PL “Gold” for 2019 by Global Trade Magazine. Global Trade is a top publication dedicated to leaders of global business covering topics ranging from logistics to banking. Global Trade’s 7th annual Leading 3PL list was published in its September/October 2019 Edition, and can be found here. Magnate Worldwide is listed on page 32.
