Deep Investigations

Long-form research

Beyond the daily news. These are slow-burn investigations into the policies, players, and structural shifts that take more than a morning brief to understand. Updated as developments warrant — not on a fixed schedule.

TRADE POLICY  ·  LAST UPDATED 28 JUNE 2026

De Minimis Reform — The $800 Threshold Question

The $800 de minimis threshold in the US (Section 321) and the €150 threshold in the EU are both under reform pressure. Tracking the rule-making process, affected players, and what reform means for cross-border e-commerce airfreight networks.

TRADE POLICY  ·  LAST UPDATED 28 JUNE 2026

Section 301 Tariff Watch — The China Trade Lever

Tracking the evolution of US Section 301 tariffs on Chinese imports — schedule changes, exclusion lists, and the structural shift between Section 122 and Section 301 as the operative legal tool. A live tracker, updated as policy moves.

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