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The U.S.-China trade relationship is once again facing potential changes. According to recent reports, the Trump administration is considering an additional 7.5% tariff on Chinese goods, citing concerns over China’s industrial overcapacity and the impact of low-priced exports on U.S. manufacturers. The proposal has not yet been formally implemented, and the final scope, effective date,…

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is moving toward a more rigorous approach to verifying the identity and information of Importers of Record (IORs). On August 19, 2026, CBP published a notice in the Federal Register announcing enhanced enforcement procedures for verifying the accuracy of information submitted through CBP Form 5106, the Create/Update Importer…

For U.S. importers, the tariff landscape in 2026 has changed dramatically. After the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in February 2026 that the Trump administration exceeded its authority when it used the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose broad tariffs, attention quickly shifted from tariff collection to something equally important for businesses: refunds. Billions…

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) officially implemented its new electronic filing (eFiling) requirements on July 8, 2026, marking one of the most significant updates to U.S. consumer product import compliance in recent years. In coordination with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), CBP has activated the PGA Message Set eFiling system through…

The U.S. customs compliance environment continues to tighten. On June 10, 2026, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published an official notice in the Federal Register announcing that more than 800 customs broker licenses across 39 U.S. ports have been revoked by operation of law after the affected brokers failed to submit the required…

The U.S. import compliance environment is becoming significantly stricter in 2026. While the logistics industry was still dealing with the impact of the earlier “5H inspections,” a new customs enforcement trend is rapidly emerging: the 9H Hold. At the same time, multiple surety companies have begun tightening Customs Bond approvals, with some existing Bonds reportedly…

The United States is entering a new phase of trade enforcement as the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) advances a sweeping set of Section 301 investigations covering approximately 60 major trading partners. Public hearings held on April 28–29 at the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) mark the transition from procedural review to…

The long-anticipated update on U.S. tariff refunds has finally been confirmed. What began as a wave of aggressive tariff policies under Donald Trump is now transitioning into one of the largest refund processes in global trade history. From importers and freight forwarders to customs brokers and compliance teams, the entire supply chain has absorbed significant…

In a landmark decision by the U.S. Supreme Court, certain tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act have been ruled unlawful. As a result, U.S. Customs and Border Protection is now moving forward with a large-scale refund process that could return an estimated $166 billion to U.S. importers. While this presents a significant…