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Government Contracts Inflation Update

Procurement Notes

surveyed 113 “supply chain leaders,” and found that “[n]inety-seven percent of respondents say they have applied some combination of inventory increases, dual sourcing, and regionalization to boost resilience.” [86] Second , the higher the federal funds rate, the larger the interest payments on the national debt.

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Japan: Addition of Import Declaration Items and Establishment of Simplified Import Custom Clearance System for Small-lot Shipments

Import and Trade Remedies

In light of this background, the Customs and Excise Department will take the following measures, which will come into force in October 2025, to ensure both strict border control and prompt and proper clearance (taxation). Comes into force on October 12, 2025). ” ( ) 2. tax numbers). provided by EC platform operators, etc.).

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