On: April 10, 2026 By: Kari Crane
IEEPA refunds expand to include long-closed entries as CBP’s system nears launch, exporters face ongoing licensing delays with little visibility from BIS, the U.S. ramps up enforcement on “Made in America” claims, and FinCEN opens a new whistleblower channel—raising compliance pressure across trade and finance.
On: March 6, 2026 By: Kari Crane
Tariffs after IEEPA are reshaping the policy playbook, U.S. trade hits a record $5.6 trillion while the deficit climbs to new highs, BIS pushes for tougher export penalties, and OFAC launches a new self-disclosure portal.
On: February 4, 2026 By: Kari Crane
BIS gets a funding surge, CBP goes digital, forced labor reviews move to a new portal and the U.S. trade deficit nearly doubles—plus, major deals shift the tariff landscape and False Claims Act recoveries hit a record. It's only February, and trade policy is already rewriting the rules.
On: January 6, 2026 By: Kari Crane
HTS updates are delayed, customs enforcement is ramping up, half of U.S. imports dodge new tariffs, and the EU joins the crackdown on low-value imports—2026 trade is already off to a turbulent start.
On: December 3, 2025 By: Kari Crane
U.S. Trade Data Is Flowing Again — But Mind the Gaps; New U.S. Tool Streamlines Export License Tracking; USTR Extends China Tariff Exclusions; Saudi Arabia Named Major Non-NATO Ally.
On: November 5, 2025 By: Kari Crane
China truce pauses rare earth export controls and U.S. tariff hikes; Canada trade talks collapse amid political dispute; BIS to suspend 50% Rule enforcement for one year; Supreme Court hears landmark case on IEEPA tariffs and potential refunds; and exporters brace for growing delays as the U.S. government shutdown passes one month.
On: October 6, 2025 By: Kari Crane
New Section 232 tariffs sidestep Supreme Court review and raise refund risks; Commerce tightens export controls on affiliates of restricted parties; CBP on alert for red flags in illegal transshipping and warns of steep penalties; CTPAT report highlights expanded benefits and new enforcement priorities; and ACE Portal gets long-awaited upgrade to enable electronic refunds.
On: September 5, 2025 By: Kari Crane
Tariff enforcement tightens as a U.S. firm faces a $12.4M penalty for duty evasion, while courts weigh the legality of Trump-era tariffs and de minimis benefits disappear. Exporters face growing uncertainty amid export license delays, and new filing rules expand responsibility for in-transit shipments. Meanwhile, forced labor enforcement escalates with more sectors and entities under scrutiny.
On: August 5, 2025 By: Kari Crane
Tariff hikes hit nearly all U.S. trading partners as the Trump administration ends de minimis duty-free treatment starting August 29. DOJ ramps up enforcement with criminal prosecutions for evasion, while the FTC cracks down on misleading “Made in USA” claims. Plus, a new EU warning reminds exporters that Incoterms don’t shield them from sanctions.
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