We’re still in the first quarter of 2025, but we already have a strong contender for Word of the Year: tariffs. Since inauguration day, tariffs have dominated the headlines, with so many back-and-forth changes happening almost on a daily basis, it’s been difficult for supply chain and global trade professionals to keep up. One of the big changes that has occurred has been with de minimis entries. This was a hot topic of conversation at the Descartes Innovation Forum last October, where Adrian Gonzalez moderated a panel discussion with customs officials, freight forwarders, and brokers on the proposed changes to the de minimis regulations. So, what is a de minimis entry? What’s changed? What impact is this having on the industry? How can companies prepare for any additional changes? Those are the main questions that Glenn Palanacki, VP Industry Solutions Broker and Forwarder at Descartes, addresses in this episode.
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