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(21 articles)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
Trump Tariff Policy Targets Forced Labor in Global Supply Chains
The Trump administration is implementing a renewed tariff strategy explicitly designed to penalize imports produced using forced labor, signaling a hardline approach to supply chain ethics and trade e
US Rejects EU Objections to Forced Labour Tariffs
The United States has rejected European Union objections to its proposed forced labour tariffs on imports, signaling a hardline stance on labor compliance enforcement that will reshape global sourcing
New Tariffs and Customs Enforcement Squeeze U.S. Importers
U.S. importers are navigating a complex tariff landscape marked by new Section 301 proposals, lingering Section 232 risks, and intensified customs enforcement activity. This convergence creates a mult
Tariff Refunds Expansion Faces Political Hurdles in Congress
The U.S. Congress is considering legislation that would expand the scope of tariff refunds and duty recovery mechanisms to cover additional product categories and import entries. This development repr
White House Tightens Customs Enforcement, Closes Import Loopholes
The White House has issued an executive order designed to close customs loopholes and strengthen import enforcement mechanisms at U.S. ports of entry. This regulatory initiative represents a structura
Customs Fraud Cases Surge: $570M Recovered in 5 Months
The U.S. Department of Justice is dramatically escalating customs fraud enforcement using the False Claims Act, with recoveries totaling over $570 million in just the first five months of 2026—already
U.S. Tariffs on 60 Economies: Forced Labor Trade Compliance Tightens
The U.S. government has announced proposed tariffs targeting approximately 60 economies over forced labor trade practices, representing a significant escalation in enforcement mechanisms beyond tradit
Tariff Fraud Crackdown Targets Importers Over Duty Evasion
The U.S. federal government is significantly escalating its enforcement against tariff evasion and customs fraud across multiple supply chains, with recent cases totaling nearly $850 million in claims
2025 Tariff Strategies: Navigate Trade Policy Uncertainty
As 2025 unfolds, supply chain professionals confront mounting complexity around tariff policies and economic headwinds that threaten to reshape sourcing strategies and cost structures. The article und
6 Steps to Manage Tariff Risks During Trade Wars
Foley & Lardner LLP has published guidance on managing tariff exposure during periods of trade conflict. The article outlines a structured framework of six steps designed to help organizations proacti
US Importers Face Refund Complexity If Trump Tariff Case Fails
The Trump administration's tariff policies face potential legal challenges that could force the government to issue refunds to importers if the administration loses court cases. This uncertainty creat
Supreme Court Tariff Decision Creates Uncertainty for US Manufacturers
A recent Supreme Court decision on tariffs has left manufacturers grappling with increased uncertainty regarding import costs, compliance obligations, and long-term supply chain strategy. The ruling c
Amazon Sued Over Tariff Refunds in Class Action Case
Amazon, one of the largest containerized importers into the United States, is facing a significant class action lawsuit alleging that the company raised consumer prices to offset tariffs that were sub
Customs Delays & Tariff Uncertainty Disrupt Global Furniture Exhibitors
Global exhibitors participating in High Point Market are experiencing substantial disruption from customs processing delays and ongoing tariff uncertainty. These barriers are creating friction in the
10% Global Tariff Enacted: Supply Chain Cost Shock Ahead
The Trump administration has implemented a broad-based 10% tariff on all global imports following a Supreme Court decision that blocked the use of emergency trade powers. This represents a fundamental
Trump Tariff Enforcement Could Disrupt Supply Chains
The Trump administration is pursuing stricter enforcement mechanisms to prevent Chinese exporters from circumventing US tariffs through transshipment and routing strategies. This policy shift aims to
Trump Tariffs Face Major Legal Tests in Courts
Donald Trump's tariff initiatives are encountering significant legal scrutiny across multiple fronts, with constitutional scholars, trade lawyers, and business advocacy groups challenging the executiv