Executive Order 14436: Understanding the Current Status of the Graham Act and What It Means for Importers

Signed into law on September 18, 2026, the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 (the “Graham Act”) introduced severe tariff hikes and sweeping secondary sanctions targeting Russian commerce and global energy facilitators. However, on October 16, 2026, President Trump issued Executive Order 14436 (“Implementing the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026”). This […]

Trade Court Grants Class-Action Status in Trump Tariff Refund Litigation

For months, the U.S. trade community has navigated the massive fallout following the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling that struck down the administration’s global tariffs enacted under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). While U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has already processed nearly $130 billion in refunds through its automated systems, countless businesses, particularly small-to-medium-sized importers, have faced procedural […]

Navigating the New Landscape: The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026

On September 18, 2026, President Donald Trump signed into law the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 following strong bipartisan passage in Congress. This legislation fundamentally shifts the U.S. sanctions and trade landscape by codifying existing measures and making enforcement mandatory for many provisions, moving crucial aspects of economic policy firmly into statute. For international businesses […]

Urgent Customs Advisory: Import Prohibitions on Certain Canadian Dairy, Vehicles, and Alcohol

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued CSMS Message #70050970 following Presidential Proclamations 11061, 11062, and 11063, announcing sweeping import exclusions on specific Canadian goods in response to ongoing trade disputes concerning dairy, motor vehicles, and alcoholic beverages. Effective September 29, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time, covered products of Canadian origin are entirely excluded from importation into the […]

Navigating the Shift: Recent Changes to Section 301 Tariffs and the U.S.-China Trade Framework

As global trade dynamics continue to evolve, customs compliance and tariff management remain at the forefront for importers operating across international supply chains. Following the recent presidential summit in Washington between U.S. and Chinese leadership, alongside announcements from the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) and China’s Ministry of Commerce, significant updates have been introduced regarding Section 301 […]

Section 122 Tariffs: Status Update

Navigating Section 122 Tariff Litigation: Current Status and Essential Strategies to Preserve Refund Rights The landscape of international trade law continues to experience rapid shifts, and importers who paid duties under the temporary Section 122 global tariff surcharge find themselves at a critical juncture. Although the 150-day statutory window for the Section 122 temporary import surcharge has concluded, the legal […]

New Section 338 Updates

U.S. Updates Trade Measures Regarding Canada: Section 338 Import Restrictions and Tariff Adjustments Trade discussions between the United States and Canada recently encountered hurdles as bilateral negotiations concluded without a finalized agreement, prompting U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer to issue a statement outlining the current status of talks. According to the administration, despite ongoing dialogue regarding a comprehensive trade […]

New Section 232 Drone Tariffs

What CBP’s New Supply Chain Visibility Proposal Means for Importers

On September 2, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a landmark Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) under Docket No. USCBP-2026-1058. The notice directly supports Executive Order 14411, “Strengthening Customs Enforcement,” issued in June 2026. This proposal marks a fundamental evolution in customs enforcement. CBP is moving aggressively beyond basic entry summaries toward a comprehensive “Know Your Supply […]

Navigating the Great Transshipment Scam: What Importers Need to Know

On August 13th, 2026, the White House Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy released a comprehensive report titled “The Great Transshipment Scam: Rise, Scope, and Costs”. For importers navigating complex international supply chains, this document serves as a clear warning: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is sharply escalating enforcement around tariff evasion, country-of-origin claims, and duty arbitrage. The report […]