Why Companies Still Leave Millions in Tariff Savings Untapped Through Free Trade Agreements
By Simran Sethi, Senior Industry Solutions Consultant, Global Trade Intelligence, Descartes For years, discussions around Free Trade Agreements (FTA) focused primarily on access: which countries had agreements in place, which trade lanes offered preferential...How U.S. Customs and DOJ Are Identifying High-Risk Importers for Tariff Enforcement
By Simran Sethi, Senior Industry Solutions Consultant, Global Trade Intelligence, Descartes Import tariffs are now firmly at the center of U.S. trade enforcement. The Department of Justice (DOJ) has elevated trade and customs fraud (including tariff evasion) to a top...EU–India Free Trade Agreement (2026): Strategic Implications for Trade Compliance, Supply Chains and Executive Leadership
By Simran Sethi, Senior Industry Solutions Consultant, Global Trade Intelligence, Descartes A Transformational Shift in EU–India Trade Relations In January 2026, the European Union and India concluded negotiations on what is now the largest free trade...How One FTZ Strategy Can Save Importers Millions in Fees
By Simran Sethi, Senior Industry Solutions Consultant, Global Trade Intelligence, Descartes For many importers in 2026, tariffs are no longer a temporary disruption, they are a structural cost of doing business. Between Section 301 tariffs, rising Merchandise...FTZ vs. Bonded Warehouse: The Costly Mistake Many Importers Make
By Simran Sethi, Senior Industry Solutions Consultant, Global Trade Intelligence, Descartes Across boardrooms and supply chain control towers, companies are racing to adapt to a more volatile trade environment. Tariffs are rising, geopolitical tensions are reshaping...
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