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 [...]
Lea másOn 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 [...]
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A new round of executive orders (“EO”) are expected from the White House soon, which could see new tariffs across the board. This comes after last week saw the levying of tariffs against China, Mexico, and Canada, with the Canada and Mexico tariffs being postponed for another month. This weekend, President Trump gave insight into the anticipated EOs, proposing a […]
On February 4, 2025, China unveiled a program of new tariffs and import controls on the United States, in response to tariffs placed by the US on China which came into effect that day. On February 1, 2025 President Trump signed three executive orders (“EOs”) declaring a national emergency in relation to the elicit trade of drugs into the United […]
The situation regarding tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China continues to develop. On Saturday, February 1, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order imposing a tariff of 25% on all Chinese origin goods. The essential elements are as follows: The President previously signed Executive Order (“EO”) 10886, which declared a national emergency related to the southern border of the United […]
The situation regarding tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China continues to develop. On Saturday, February 1, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order imposing a tariff of 25% on all Mexican origin goods. The essential elements are as follows: The President previously signed Executive Order (“EO”) 10886, which declared a national emergency related to the southern border of the United […]
The situation regarding tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China continues to develop. On Saturday, February 1, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order imposing a tariff of 10% on Canadian origin energy resources, and 25% on all other Canadian origin goods. The essential elements are as follows: The President previously signed Executive Order (“EO”) 10886, which declared a national emergency […]
On January 31, 2025, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that President Trump will be moving forward with tariffs on Mexico, China, and Canada starting on Saturday, February 1, 2025. The Press Secretary also confirmed that the tariffs would be 25% on goods from Mexico and Canada, and 10% on goods from China. There is no word so far […]
A standoff between the United States and Colombia ended Sunday night with an agreement between the two countries. Even so, until further notice Columbian cargo may be subject to heightened scrutiny by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. On Sunday, Colombia blocked multiple incoming flights carrying Colombian nationals that had been deported from the United States. The United States responded by […]
On January 15, 2025, the U.S. Department of State (“State”) and the U.S. Department of Treasury (“Treasury”) have jointly imposed sanctions on over 250 entities and individuals. The sanctions partially focus on Chinese entities which are engaged in activities to evade U.S. sanctions on Russia’s military industrial base. 32 Chinese persons/entities have been sanctioned: The sanctions require that all property […]
On January 16, 2025, the United States Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) published the names of 25 Chinese entities and 2 Singapore entities that are added to the Entity List (the “List”) under 15 CFR § 730-774. See 90 FR 4621 and 90 FR 4617. Entities on the List are those who BIS determines are engaged […]
On January 15, 2025, the United States Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) added 39 companies to the Entity List (the “List”) under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (“UFLPA”). Entities on the list are those entities working with the government of the Xinjiang Region to recruit, transport, transfer, harbor or receive forced labor or Uyghurs and members of other persecuted […]