The process of tariff exemptions

The process of tariff exemptions

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How does the Commerce Department decide which companies are exempt from tariffs and which ones aren’t?  We obtained some documents that offer a glimpse behind the curtain. And speaking of tariffs, amidst trade tensions, China is hoping to rebrand itself as a top import country. But can the world’s leading exporter easily change tack? Plus, a look at how some of the largest American companies are trying to get people to the polls tomorrow, and how training, the new tax law and outdated tech are leaving IRS workers feeling behind the curve … as tax season approaches.