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Trump Proclamations Add 50% Tariff on Certain Canadian Products

On July 20, 2026, President Trump signed three new Presidential Proclamations imposing additional duties on certain Canadian products under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The Administration states these actions are intended to offset what it considers discriminatory…

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USMCA Not Renewed, But Remains in Effect Until 2036

The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) remains in force, providing continued duty-free treatment for qualifying goods. However, following the July 2026 statutory review, the agreement was not renewed for a new 16-year term, marking an important shift for North American trade….

CPSC eFiling Is Here: What Importers Need to Know Before July 8, 2026

Mandatory CPSC eFiling begins on July 8th. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) will require importers of regulated consumer products to electronically file certificate data with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the time of entry. This marks…

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USTR Proposes a Section 301 25% Tariff on Imports from Brazil

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has taken a significant step in its Section 301 investigation of Brazil, determining that several Brazilian trade policies and practices are “unreasonable” and burden or restrict U.S. commerce. The June 1, 2026…

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Trump Administration Appeals Trade Court Order on IEEPA Duty Refunds

The Trump administration has formally notified the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) that it will appeal the court’s recent universal injunction requiring U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to refund invalidated IEEPA duties to all eligible importers. The appeal…

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Trump Considers Raising EU Auto Tariffs to 25%

President Donald Trump has announced plans to raise tariffs on cars and trucks imported from the European Union from 15% to 25%, escalating tensions over trade compliance and international diplomacy. Trump said the move was prompted by what he described…