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(19 articles)6 Customs Brokers for Canada-US Cross-Border Shipping in 2026
The article provides a practical comparison of six customs brokerage firms serving the Canada-US trade corridor, each addressing different shipper needs from e-commerce parcels to enterprise freight v
U.S. Section 301 Forced Labour Tariffs: What Supply Chains Need to Know
The U.S. Trade Representative has announced a new enforcement mechanism using Section 301 tariffs to pressure trading partners into adopting forced labour import prohibitions. Beginning in June 2026,
Tariff Crises Force Small Businesses to Halt Production
Punishing tariff policies implemented by the Trump administration have fractured established supply chains for small U.S. businesses, forcing difficult operational decisions including production halts
Tariffs: The Next Chapter - What Supply Chains Need to Know
Bain has released analysis on the evolving tariff landscape, signaling that policy changes continue to reshape global trade dynamics. Supply chain professionals should prepare for ongoing tariff-drive
US Importers Face Tariff Refund Uncertainty Amid Legal Challenge
US importers are expressing concern about how refunds would be administered if legal challenges result in adverse rulings on tariffs. The uncertainty around the refund process itself, separate from th
FedEx Launches Collaborative Shipping Tool for Faster Imports
FedEx has introduced a collaborative shipping tool aimed at improving the import process and boosting overall logistics efficiency. This technology-driven initiative reflects the industry's ongoing pu
Canadian Import Ban Affects Retail Supply Chains Across North America
Canada has implemented new restrictions on specific goods, creating immediate compliance challenges for retailers and consumer goods distributors across North America. The ban affects products commonl
Trump Tariffs Escalate: Forced Labor Enforcement Reshapes Supply
The Trump administration is relaunching tariff enforcement with a strategic focus on forced labor allegations, signaling a shift from traditional trade disputes toward labor compliance weaponization.
Best US Import Freight Forwarders: Door-to-Door & Customs Guide
Alibaba.com has published a comprehensive guide highlighting leading freight forwarding services specializing in door-to-door shipping and customs clearance for US imports. This editorial content addr
CBP Expands IEEPA Tariff Processing to Enable Entry Reimbursements
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency announced an expansion of its International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariff processing procedures, effective October 6. This developmen
US Customs Enforcement Push Creates Fresh Delays for Importers
US customs authorities are implementing enforcement initiatives that pose significant operational challenges for import-dependent businesses across North America. The push represents a structural shif
US Expands Section 301 Tariffs: Forced Labour Provisions Impact Global
The United States has expanded its Section 301 trade measures to include tariffs targeting goods suspected of being manufactured using forced labour. This represents a significant escalation in trade
Nigeria Tightens Crackdown on Illegal Goods Importers
Nigerian regulatory bodies SEREC and AMATO are intensifying efforts to combat the importation and distribution of illicit goods through stricter enforcement mechanisms targeting importers and consigne
De Minimis Tariff Exemption Remains Suspended
The suspension of the de minimis tariff exemption remains in effect, continuing to disrupt low-value import dynamics into the United States. This policy, which previously exempted shipments under a ce
25 States Challenge Trump's Forced-Labor Tariffs in Court
Twenty-five U.S. states have filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's Section 301 forced-labor tariffs, alleging the measure circumvents a Supreme Court decision that previously invalida
Trump Tariff Ruling: What Supply Chain Leaders Need to Know
A recent Trump tariff ruling signals that U.S. trade tensions remain unresolved despite legal challenges, creating persistent uncertainty for supply chain managers. Rather than concluding trade disput
Plastic Bag Importer Settles $7.3M Customs Fraud Over Origin Misrepresentation
RediBagUSA, a New York-based plastic bag manufacturer, has agreed to pay $7.3 million to settle allegations of customs fraud involving the deliberate misrepresentation of product country of origin. Th
Osprey: Tariff Refunds Lag Behind Rising Supply Chain Costs
Osprey's brand owner has identified a significant operational challenge: refunds received through the Iran and Syria Nonproliferation Act (IEEPA) tariff relief program are not offsetting the broader s
CBP Expands Tariff Refund Portal for Duty Reconciliation
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has launched the first phase of an expansion to its tariff refund portal, now enabling claims for entries that are in the reconciliation phase of their fin