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(29 articles)Tariff Evasion Tactics Threaten US Trade Policy Enforcement
Research from CEPR examines tariff evasion tactics that have emerged as a response to US-China trade friction. The analysis highlights how companies are adapting supply chain routes and strategies to
CBP proposes earlier import filing deadlines, raising USPS concerns
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency is considering earlier filing deadline requirements for low-value imports, a move intended to strengthen trade compliance. According to CBP, the proposal
CBP Rule Pushes Compliance Upstream to Suppliers
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency has implemented a rule that shifts compliance responsibilities upstream in the supply chain, requiring importers to ensure their suppliers meet heightened
Q4 Customs Updates Create Compliance Crisis for Global Shippers
Shippers face mounting compliance challenges as new customs regulations in the US, Mexico, and Europe take effect during the traditionally volatile Q4 period. The timing is particularly problematic gi
US-China trade data gaps expose widespread tariff evasion schemes
The Peterson Institute for International Economics has identified significant discrepancies between US import data and Chinese export data, indicating widespread tariff evasion activities. These diver
U.S. Trade Court Faces Challenge to Forced Labor Tariffs
A legal challenge to the Trump administration's forced labor tariffs is now before the U.S. trade court, creating significant uncertainty for importers and supply chain professionals. The ruling could
CBP Now Voids IOR Numbers for Form 5106 Errors: What You Need to Know
As of September 18, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) implemented a significant enforcement shift that treats Form 5106 inaccuracies as immediate grounds for revoking an importer of record (IOR)
Trump Tariff Wall Returns: Forced Labor Enforcement Reshapes Global Supply Chains
The Trump administration is reinstating aggressive tariff policies with a specific focus on forced labor compliance, signaling a structural shift in how the U.S. will police international supply chain
VAT Compliance Failures Delay Shipments Across Middle East
When ocean freight shipments arrive at Middle Eastern ports but cannot clear customs due to VAT compliance failures, supply chains face cascading delays that ripple across import-dependent industries.
US Introduces Tariffs Based on Forced Labor Concerns
The United States has announced new tariff measures explicitly citing forced labor concerns as the justification, marking a significant escalation in trade policy that intertwines labor compliance wit
Trump Tariffs Target Forced Labor: Supply Chain Impact
The Trump administration is advancing a tariff enforcement strategy tied to forced labor compliance, signaling a significant shift in how trade policy intersects with labor standards enforcement. This
Global Supply Chains Brace for Trump's Forced Labor Tariffs
The Trump administration's renewed focus on forced labor tariffs is creating significant disruption across global supply chains, with particular pressure on industries reliant on Asia-Pacific sourcing
Temu Parent PDD Builds Local Fulfillment to Navigate De Minimis Changes
PDD Holdings, the parent company of e-commerce platform Temu, is accelerating investment in local fulfillment infrastructure in response to regulatory changes in both the United States and European Un
Trump Signs Beef Import Plan: Supply Chain Implications
The Trump administration has signed a new beef import plan that will reshape import procedures, tariffs, or trade relationships affecting the U.S. beef supply chain. This policy shift carries signific
Tariff Evasion Schemes Proliferate as Trade Duties Escalate
Rising tariff rates are driving a surge in trade fraud and accounting manipulation schemes designed to minimize or evade duty payments. Companies are increasingly resorting to misclassification of goo
US Exposes Global Tariff Evasion Network Involving 40+ Countries
The White House has released a formal report titled "The Great Transhipment Scam" alleging that over 40 countries, prominently including Singapore and Vietnam, have knowingly facilitated the transhipm
US Flags Dozens of Nations in China Tariff Evasion Report
The US government has released a significant report identifying dozens of nations allegedly aiding China in circumventing American tariffs through transshipment, relabeling, and other evasion tactics.
US Section 301 Report on Forced Labour Escalates Trade Compliance Risk
The US Trade Representative (USTR) has released a Section 301 investigation report focused on forced labour practices in international supply chains, marking a significant escalation in trade enforcem
White House Targets Illegal Transshipment Scheme Costing US Economy
The White House has formally identified and named a systematic problem it calls 'The Great Transshipment Scam', a coordinated effort by exporters to circumvent U.S. tariffs by routing goods through lo
Top 5 Customs Issues Set to Challenge Supply Chains in 2026
ArentFox Schiff has released analysis identifying five critical customs and trade compliance issues expected to define 2026, signaling a year of heightened regulatory complexity for supply chain profe
US Launches Forced Labour Investigations Against Canada & Trade Partners
The United States has initiated formal investigations targeting Canada and other trading partners over their alleged failure to adequately prohibit imports produced using forced labour. This marks an
EU Customs Charges Force Traders to Adapt Operations
U-Freight, a prominent freight forwarder, is observing significant adaptation among traders responding to newly implemented EU customs charges. These regulatory changes represent a structural shift in
UFLPA 2026: How New Forced-Labor Tariffs Impact Global Supply Chains
The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) represents one of the most significant compliance mandates reshaping global sourcing strategies in recent years. As 2026 enforcement deadlines approach,
2026 Bike Industry Tariff Updates: Key Changes Ahead
The bicycle industry faces significant trade policy headwinds in 2026 as tariff structures and international trade regulations undergo material changes. PeopleForBikes has released guidance on anticip
US Tariffs on Forced Labour Imports: Impact on Global Supply Chains
The United States has announced tariffs targeting dozens of trade partners identified as sources of goods produced using forced labour. This action represents a significant escalation in trade enforce
CPSC eFiling Mandate: New Compliance Requirements Hit US Importers
On July 8, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) mandatory eFiling program became operational, fundamentally altering how importers, brokers, and forwarders manage compliance documentatio
India Defends Against US Forced Labor Charges Amid Trump Tariff Talks
India is confronting accusations of forced labor practices from the United States, marking a significant escalation in trade tensions between the two nations. The Indian government is actively seeking
De Minimis Duty-Free Doctrine: What E-Commerce Must Know
The American de minimis doctrine is a critical but often misunderstood trade policy that exempts low-value imported shipments from customs duties and processing. For e-commerce businesses operating gl
CBP Forced Labor Rules Mandate Full Supply Chain Visibility
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency has released consolidated guidance on forced labor enforcement that fundamentally raises the bar for importer compliance. The guidance makes explicit a pr