#trade-compliance
(122 articles)Exporters Face Larger 2025 Tariff Burden Than Initially Projected
The Tax Foundation has released new research indicating that exporters will shoulder a substantially larger portion of the 2025 tariff burden than earlier assessments suggested. This finding fundament
US-Canada Tariff War Escalates as Trade Talks Collapse
The US and Canadian trade relationship has deteriorated significantly as new tariffs take effect and diplomatic talks have broken down. This represents a critical juncture for supply chain operations
Dazmac Streamlines Japanese Imports with New Compliance Service
Dazmac has introduced a comprehensive end-to-end import and compliance service specifically designed to facilitate Japanese imports into North America. This development reflects growing recognition am
CBP Now Audits Imports Months After Release: New Compliance Risk
The US Customs and Border Protection agency has fundamentally shifted its approach to import compliance, moving beyond point-of-entry clearance to conduct ongoing audits of shipments months after good
US Escalates Trade War With Forced Labour Tariffs
The United States has reinstated trade tensions by announcing a fresh round of tariffs, citing forced labour violations as the justification. This move signals a shift from previous trade policies and
Trump Tariffs: 10-12.5% Duties on 60 Countries Reshape Global Trade
The Trump administration has announced new tariff rates of 10% to 12.5% targeting approximately 60 countries, marking a significant escalation in protectionist trade policy. This broad-based tariff fr
Federal Crackdown on Illegal Cabotage at Arizona Truck School
Federal authorities arrested two Mexican nationals and seized firearms and a tractor-trailer at a truck driving school in Nogales, Arizona, as part of a broader crackdown on illegal cabotage and unaut
COSCO Scrutiny Creates New Risks for U.S. Agricultural Trade
Heightened regulatory attention on COSCO, a major Chinese ocean carrier, is creating operational uncertainty for U.S. agricultural exporters and supply chain planners. The scrutiny stems from geopolit
Singapore Cracks Down on Tariff Evasion Via Transshipment
Singapore has publicly committed to preventing its status as a leading transhipment and trading hub from being exploited for tariff circumvention schemes. Deputy PM and Trade Minister Gan Kim Yong's s
US Investigates Apex Logistics for Nvidia AI Chip Smuggling
US federal authorities have launched an investigation into Apex Logistics regarding allegations of smuggling restricted Nvidia artificial intelligence chips, marking a significant escalation in enforc
Canada Retaliates With Tariffs on 700 US Imports
Canada has escalated trade tensions by imposing retaliatory tariffs on approximately 700 US imports, signaling a significant intensification of the ongoing trade dispute between the two nations. This
Canada Imposes Retaliatory Tariffs on 700 US Imports
Canada has imposed retaliatory tariffs on approximately 700 products imported from the United States, marking a significant escalation in ongoing trade tensions between the two neighboring countries.
Canada Retaliates With 700-Item Tariff List Against US Imports
Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs targeting approximately 700 US imports in response to ongoing trade tensions, marking a significant escalation in North American trade relations. This move dir
Mexican Truckers Face B-1 Visa Revocations Amid Cabotage Rule Confusion
Mexican trucking industry leaders are escalating pressure on U.S. Customs and Border Protection to establish clearer standards for B-1 visa revocations, which have eliminated approximately 25,000 Mexi
Canada Imposes 50% Tariffs on US Imports Amid Trade Escalation
Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs reaching 50% on select US imports, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing trade dispute between the two nations. This development represents a structu
Trump's 50% Canadian Tariffs Impact Supply Chains
The Trump administration has implemented a 50% tariff on Canadian goods, marking a significant escalation in trade policy that immediately affects cross-border supply chains. This move creates immedia
Trump Tariff Begins at 10%, Below 15% Threat
President Trump's threatened tariff on imports has gone into effect at 10% rather than the initially threatened 15%, providing partial relief to supply chain operators but creating significant ongoing
Turn Tariff Uncertainty Into Advantage: 150-Day Strategy
The U.S. tariff environment is entering a critical 150-day window where trade professionals must make strategic decisions to navigate regulatory uncertainty. Rather than treating tariff changes as pur
EU Low-Value Package Duty Rules: Logistics Giants Push Phase-In
Major logistics carriers including DHL, FedEx, and UPS are advocating for a gradual phase-in of the European Union's new low-value package duty rules rather than an abrupt implementation. This regulat
U.S.-Canada Tariffs: Which Products Face Import Duties
The U.S. has implemented new tariffs on Canadian imports, creating immediate disruption across multiple critical supply chains. This represents a significant structural shift in North American trade r
CBP Seizes $15M Meth in Celery Shipment at Texas Border
On August 15, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers discovered nearly $15 million worth of methamphetamine concealed within a commercial celery shipment arriving at the Pharr International Bridg
Caterpillar Secures $392M Tariff Refund as Duty Costs Decline
Caterpillar has successfully recovered $392 million in tariff expenses, signaling meaningful cost relief for the heavy-equipment manufacturing sector amid ongoing trade policy uncertainty. Despite the
Trump Tariffs Face Global Backlash Over Forced Labor Claims
The Trump administration's announcement of broad global tariffs justified partly on forced labor prevention grounds has met significant resistance from major trading partners worldwide. This rejection
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.
U.S. Customs Deploys AI 'Detective Border' to Combat $40-303B Tariff Fraud
The White House has released a comprehensive analysis of illegal transshipment schemes designed to evade U.S. tariffs, revealing a systemic trade fraud network that may cost the Treasury between $40 b
US Deploys AI to Catch 40 Countries Helping China Evade Tariffs
The Trump administration is employing artificial intelligence technology to identify and accuse 40 countries of facilitating transshipment schemes designed to help Chinese manufacturers circumvent new
U.S.-China Tariff Strategy: How Multinationals Can Shape Policy
Foley & Lardson LLP, a leading international law firm, has published analysis focusing on the opportunities for multinational enterprises to influence the next phase of U.S.-China trade policy. This r
Tariffs as Strategic Tools: Supply Chain Impact & Mitigation
Tariffs have evolved beyond simple trade barriers into multipurpose policy instruments that fundamentally reshape supply chain strategy and cost structures. KPMG's analysis examines tariffs as strateg
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 low
2026 Trade & Supply Chain Webinar Series Explores Global
Foley & Lardner LLP is launching a comprehensive webinar series focused on international trade and supply chain management for 2026. This professional development initiative is designed to help supply
Enhanced ACAS Enforcement Deadline: May 1, 2027 Compliance Guide
The Enhanced Advance Cargo Information System (ACAS) will move from voluntary implementation to mandatory enforcement on May 1, 2027, marking a structural shift in EU customs operations. This regulato
Canadian Trucker Arrested for Cabotage Violations in U.S.
U.S. Border Patrol arrested a Canadian truck driver in New Mexico for conducting unauthorized domestic freight operations—transporting cargo between two U.S. cities (Deming to Los Lunas)—in violation
Customs Agency Services Celebrates 50 Years in Trade Compliance
Customs Agency Services is commemorating its 50th anniversary as a customs brokerage and trade services provider. This milestone reflects half a century of operations in the customs clearance and inte
US 150-Day Tariffs Force Vietnamese Firms to Redesign Supply Chains
The United States has implemented a 150-day temporary tariff regime that is prompting Vietnamese manufacturers and exporters to fundamentally reassess their supply chain architecture and go-to-market
Trade Court Blocks Trump's 10% Global Tariff as Illegal
A trade court has ruled that Trump's proposed 10% global tariff is illegal, marking a significant reversal in trade policy uncertainty that has dominated supply chain planning for months. This decisio
SMB Shipping Costs Rise: Why Going It Alone Is Costly
Small and midsize businesses are caught in a cost squeeze from four converging pressures: tariff exposure, elevated fuel costs, rising last-mile rates, and frequent carrier rule changes—often without
U.S. Global Trade: Strategic Functions for Importers & Exporters
This article from Leyton focuses on establishing U.S. trade as a strategic function for companies engaged in import and export activities. Rather than treating trade compliance and customs management
AI Platform Automates 2000-Line Invoice Processing in 30 Seconds
Wove, a bootstrapped AI-powered orchestration platform, is fundamentally accelerating how logistics service providers handle customs compliance and tariff processing. The company's technology can inge
Section 301 Tariffs Becoming Permanent US Trade Policy
Section 301 tariffs, originally designed as a targeted trade remedy against China, have transformed into a structural, long-term mechanism for US trade enforcement. According to trade consultancy Carg
US Shifts to Permanent Tariffs as Long-Term Trade Leverage
The United States is fundamentally reorienting its approach to tariffs, moving away from short-term negotiating tools toward institutionalized trade barriers designed to exert sustained pressure on tr
U-Freight: Traders Adapting to New EU Customs Charge Rules
U-Freight, a logistics provider, has observed that traders are actively adapting their operations in response to new EU customs charges. This regulatory shift signals a meaningful change in the cost s
$20M cocaine seizure exposes truck trailer concealment risks
Federal authorities at California's Calexico Port of Entry uncovered over 1,000 pounds of cocaine—valued at $20 million—concealed beneath the wooden floorboards of a commercial flatbed trailer. The se
Trump Launches Trade Investigations Targeting Key Global Partners
The Trump administration has initiated a new phase of trade investigations targeting key trading partners, signaling an expansion of tariff-based trade policy. This development represents a structural
Altana on Global Trade's New Normal: What Supply Chains Must Adapt
Evan Smith of Altana, a supply chain intelligence platform, shares insights on how global trade patterns have fundamentally shifted and what the 'new normal' means for logistics and procurement profes
EU Customs Charges Force Indian Traders to Adapt
U-Freight, a key player in India-Europe trade corridors, is observing significant adaptation by trading partners responding to newly implemented EU customs charges. These regulatory changes represent
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
Trump Tariffs Expire: New Trade Duties Reshape Supply Chain
The Trump administration's tariff regime continues to evolve as existing duties expire and new ones take their place, creating a shifting landscape for global supply chain operations. This cyclical pa
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,
Free AI Tariff Tool Helps Forwarders Navigate 2.5M Rule Changes
Wove, an Atlanta-based supply chain automation startup, has rapidly scaled a free tariff intelligence tool that addresses a critical gap left when FreightPort discontinued its free tariff calculator.