CPSC Withdraws Accreditation from Select Chinese Testing Laboratories

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CPSC Withdraws Accreditation from Select Chinese Testing Laboratories

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has withdrawn accreditation from four China-based consumer product testing laboratories after determining their test results could not be relied upon to verify compliance with US safety standards. Third-party testing is a critical requirement for many regulated products, particularly children’s products, which must be supported by valid test reports…

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What the US–India Tariff Reduction Means for Current and Future Shipments

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What the US–India Tariff Reduction Means for Current and Future Shipments

President Trump has announced plans to reduce tariffs on Indian-origin goods from 25% to 18%, on Truth Social. While details are still emerging, the change has different implications for shipments already moving through the supply chain versus new bookings. Shipments Currently in Transit Shipments already in transit are expected to be assessed at the 25%…

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Port Strikes in Bangladesh Threaten to Continue

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Port Strikes in Bangladesh Threaten to Continue

On Sunday, February 1, 2026, workers supporting Bangladesh’s Chittagong Port infrastructure staged a work action, halting operations at all terminals and surrounding warehouses and Customs offices. The labor action surrounds a decision to allow DP World, a foreign company, to take complete control of Chittagong’s most important marine terminal. Local workers are concerned about job…

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US Plans New Tariffs on European Goods, Citing Greenland Talks

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US Plans New Tariffs on European Goods, Citing Greenland Talks

UPDATE: 1/22/26-President Trump has stated that the United States will not pursue the use of tariff measures in relation to Greenland and suggested that discussions with Denmark are continuing. Mohawk Global will continue to track updates and provide additional information as it becomes available. President Trump announced a new tariff policy targeting several European countries,…

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1/15 & 2/1 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce GRI

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1/15 & 2/1 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce GRI

Trans-Pacific carriers have announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) effective January 15, 2026, and February 1, 2026. These GRIs will affect all Canadian and USA destinations. The following amounts are in USD and apply to all freight originating in Asia and the Indian Sub-Continent. January 15, 2026: General Rate Increase – Transpacific Eastbound To all…

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CBP to Require Electronic Refunds Beginning 2/6/26

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CBP to Require Electronic Refunds Beginning 2/6/26

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will require all refunds to be issued electronically starting February 6, 2026, under an interim rule published in the Federal Register. Paper checks will no longer be issued unless an approved waiver applies. The rule applies to importers and all other refund recipients, including brokers, filers, sureties, carriers, and…

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Furniture and Cabinet Imports: Section 232 Tariff Increase Delayed to 2027

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Furniture and Cabinet Imports: Section 232 Tariff Increase Delayed to 2027

President Trump has signed a new proclamation delaying planned Section 232 tariff increases on certain home furnishing imports, such as upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and vanities. Signed on December 31, 2025, the proclamation postpones the implementation of higher tariffs for an additional year. Under the prior proclamation issued on September 29, 2025, the increased Section…

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