Two Republican lawmakers are urging the U.S. Commerce Department to take stronger action against seafood imports from China and other countries they accuse of relying on forced labor and unregulated fishing practices. In a letter made public this week, the senators argued that nearly 11% of all U.S. seafood imports—valued at an estimated $2.4 billion […]
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has clarified that vessels recovering space-flight hardware on the high seas are subject to standard entry and arrival rules when returning to U.S. ports. The agency’s decision, published Aug. 21, stems from a ruling originally issued in May. The case involved ships retrieving rocket components—such as fairings and boosters—that detach […]
Several European carriers have suspended parcel deliveries to the United States as new trade regulations come into effect later this month. The suspension follows the U.S. government’s decision to eliminate the de minimis exemption for all countries, effective August 29. The exemption, which previously allowed low-value goods under $800 to enter duty-free, will no longer […]
The U.S. government signaled this week that it is prepared to impose new tariffs on imports from countries that adopt digital services taxes or regulations perceived as discriminatory toward American technology firms. The warning comes as several trading partners continue to debate or implement rules aimed at taxing digital platforms and online services, a sector […]
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has published a Federal Register notice outlining new tariff measures affecting imports from India. The notice specifies that, effective August 27, 2025, Indian-origin goods entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouses will face an additional 25% ad valorem duty. An annex to the notice provides detailed modifications to the […]
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has released detailed instructions on the application of additional duties for imports from India, following an executive order issued earlier this month. Tariff Implementation Effective August 27, 2025, most imports originating from India will be subject to an additional 25% ad valorem duty. This applies to goods entered […]
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has clarified that vessels retrieving spaceflight hardware from the high seas are subject to formal entry and arrival requirements under federal law. According to a recent ruling, vessels engaged in recovering rocket components — including boosters and fairings — beyond the U.S. territorial sea must report their arrival and […]
Containerized imports through U.S. gateways surged past 2.6 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in July, falling just shy of an all-time record set in 2022. The sharp increase was fueled by seasonal peak demand and heightened tariff-related frontloading. According to industry data, volumes reached 2,621,910 TEUs — an 18.2% rise from June and a 2.6% […]
U.S. ports recorded unprecedented container volumes in July, marking the busiest month on record as importers accelerated shipments to stay ahead of looming tariff deadlines. More than 1 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) moved through a leading West Coast gateway, representing an 8.5% increase year-over-year. The surge pushed container traffic to its highest level since […]
The Port of Los Angeles reported the highest container volume in its 117-year history last month, as tariff uncertainty prompted shippers to accelerate cargo movement. More than 1 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) were handled in July—an 8.5% year-over-year increase, with loaded imports alone reaching nearly 544,000 TEUs. Compared to June, overall container activity rose […]
