US Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) filing with the US Court of International Trade (CIT) on March 6, 2026 stated that limitations within the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) currently prevent the agency from complying with the court’s directive to liquidate and reliquidate IEEPA‑affected entries with refunds. CBP advised the court that it is developing new…
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On March 12, 2026, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) initiated Section 301 investigations into 60 of the largest US trading partners, focusing on each country's failure to prohibit and effectively enforce a ban on goods produced with forced labor. The 60 economies under investigation collectively represent more than 99% of US imports…
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On March 11, 2026, the Government of Canada published two regulatory updates in the Canada Gazette, Part II that impact the administration of certain surtax measures and related remission provisions: Order Amending the China Surtax Order (2024) Steel Derivative Goods Surtax Remission Order Together, these publications introduce technical amendments to existing surtax frameworks and provide…
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The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced on March 11 that it is initiating investigations under Section 301(b) of the Trade Act of 1974 to examine whether certain countries’ industrial policies related to “structural excess capacity and production” in manufacturing sectors are harming US commerce. The investigations will assess whether the acts,…
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The Iran engagement unfolding in the Middle East has created a de facto shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz, a significant gateway for the world’s oil supply. Global fuel prices have been rocked by this, with price increases being seen from crude oil to the unleaded fuel powering most of our vehicles. Three immediate concerns…
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UPDATED: 3/9/2026—In a March 6, 2026 filing, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) stated that it cannot immediately implement the court-ordered liquidation of entries and potential refunds related to IEEPA duties. CBP explained that system limitations within the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE), combined with the unprecedented number of impacted entries, prevent immediate processing. To address…
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With the recent escalation of military action in Iran and the broader Middle East, it is important to understand the implications for international supply chains, both in the near and short term. The most immediate concerns revolve around ocean cargo moving in and out of the Middle East, as well as air freight services and…
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