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Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued operational guidance regarding the reduction of additional ad valorem duty rates from 10% to 0% for patented pharmaceuticals and related ingredients originating from the United Kingdom. This adjustment is enacted pursuant to Presidential Proclamation 11020, taking effect for goods entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, […]

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Importers are taking direct legal action against the federal government’s newest trade duties, filing a class action lawsuit in the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) to halt the implementation of newly announced Section 301 tariffs. The lawsuit (Burlap and Barrel v. Jamieson Greer, CIT #26-03345), filed on July 24, challenges tariffs announced on July […]

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Two U.S. importers have filed a lawsuit against the federal government challenging a new wave of Section 301 tariffs, alleging that the levies are an improper workaround designed to reinstate previously struck-down trade duties. The suit, filed in the U.S. Court of International Trade by spice importer Burlap & Barrel and watch retailer Collective Horology, […]

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The NCBFAA has officially submitted recommendations to Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to ensure new, strict trade enforcement rules effectively target bad actors without paralyzing lawful supply chains. Following the release of Executive Order 14411, which aims to significantly bolster U.S. customs enforcement, NCBFAA President Karen Damon transmitted a comprehensive feedback letter to CBP leadership. […]

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A major update in U.S. trade policy takes effect at 12:01 a.m. ET on July 24, introducing new tariff rates across dozens of trading partners. For importers and supply chain leaders, navigating these shifting duty structures and grace period deadlines is critical to avoiding unexpected customs fees or delivery delays. Below is a breakdown of […]

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The global trade landscape continues to evolve rapidly, presenting importers and supply chain leaders with fresh compliance and cost management challenges. On July 22, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued CSMS # 69302472, providing official implementation guidance on the Office of the United States Trade Representative’s (USTR) decision to impose 25 percent additional […]

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The United States and Jordan formally signed a new reciprocal trade agreement in Washington, D.C., reinforcing and expanding the bilateral economic relationship established under the historic 2001 U.S.-Jordan Free Trade Agreement (FTA). For logistics professionals, customs brokers, and international shippers, the updated framework introduces several key operational adjustments, tariff classifications, and regulatory compliance expectations. Key […]

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In a significant and unprecedented shift in U.S. trade policy, President Trump announced today, July 20, 2026, that his administration is invoking Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 to impose a 50% ad valorem duty on a wide range of Canadian products. This action, executed through three separate presidential proclamations, marks the first […]

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The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that the Trade Fraud Task Force (TFTF) has surpassed $1 billion in civil and criminal recoveries, penalties, and forfeitures in less than a year since its launch. This milestone marks a permanent shift in federal enforcement strategy: moving away from standard administrative fines toward rigorous criminal prosecution and False […]

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