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.
On: July 2, 2025 By: Kari Crane
A U.S. strike in Iran rattles global shipping lanes, stoking risk premiums and freight delays. Meanwhile, tariff litigation stalls just as new Section 232 rounds ramp up. BIS proposes an expansion to Entity List rules, and DOJ changes its FCPA focus. Catch up on what’s shaking global trade this month.
On: June 4, 2025 By: Kari Crane
A federal court strikes down key Trump-era tariffs, raising big questions for trade strategy. Plus, U.S.-China tensions escalate with new tech export bans, DOJ ramps up customs enforcement and Commerce weighs a shift in how duties are calculated. Your June briefing is here!
On: May 28, 2025 By: Kari Crane
Get a clear, in-depth look at reciprocal tariffs—what they are, how they can be used and what they mean for U.S. importers. The final part in our four-part A Deeper Look video series for Passages Premium members.
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