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Trump Modifies 50% Additional Duties on Certain Canadian Products

The White House has announced changes to the scope of products from Canada subject to additional 50% duties under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The proclamation, signed October 23, 2026, removes certain Canadian-origin products from these additional…

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IEEPA Tariff Refunds: CIT certifies class action for some importers

A recent U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) ruling could pave the way for thousands of importers to recover billions of dollars in tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). On October 8, 2026, Judge Richard Eaton…

CBP Proposes Major Changes for Low-Value Imports

U.S. importers should take note of a new proposal from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) that would significantly change how low-value shipments are entered into the United States. In a proposed rule published in the Federal Register October 8,…

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September 18 Deadline: CBP to Enforce Importer of Record Data Accuracy

Importers should take action now. On September 18, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will begin enhanced enforcement of Importer of Record (IOR) information submitted on CBP Form 5106. In its August 19, 2026 Federal Register notice, CBP announced…

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Trump Moves to Prohibit the Importation of Certain Canadian Products

The White House has significantly escalated the U.S.-Canada trade dispute with three presidential proclamations issued September 8, 2026. The measures target Canadian goods in three areas—motor vehicles and related products, alcoholic beverages, and dairy-related products—and reflect the administration’s stated view…

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Senate Democrats Move to Roll Back Trump’s Latest Tariffs

Senate Democrats have introduced legislation that would repeal several of President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs, return certain duties already collected from importers and limit two of the statutory authorities the administration has used to impose tariffs. The End Trump’s Tariff…

“Strengthening Customs Enforcement”: What U.S. Importers Need to Know

Executive Order 14411, “Strengthening Customs Enforcement,” signed June 3, 2026, signals a significant shift in how U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will evaluate importers and enforce customs compliance. For U.S. importers, the message is straightforward: importer-of-record compliance is becoming…