The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has issued Customs Notice 26-14 announcing a temporary 10% safeguard surtax on certain canned vegetable imports. The measure took effect June 19, 2026, and will remain in place while Canada investigates whether increased imports are harming domestic producers. Key Exemptions The surtax does not apply to eligible imports from:…
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After four years of excess trucking capacity and declining freight rates, the market is beginning to shift. The prolonged freight downturn caused carriers across North America to reduce operations or exit the market entirely. As a result, available trucking capacity has decreased. Based on FMCSA registration data, it is estimated that between 5,000 and 8,000…
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Capacity and operational challenges across West India continue to pressure supply chains, with vessel space expected to remain extremely tight through June and July. A combination of blank sailings, reduced effective capacity, and ongoing port congestion is limiting available space across carrier networks. As a result, shippers should anticipate continued upward pressure on freight rates,…
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On May 29, 2026, Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) initiated a Section 301 investigation into Vietnam’s acts, policies, and practices related to intellectual property (IP) protection and enforcement. The investigation follows Vietnam’s designation as a “Priority Foreign Country” in USTR’s 2026 Special 301 Report and will assess whether the country’s practices are…
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The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) are expanding their response to New World Screwworm (NWS) following multiple confirmed detections in the United States. As a result, both Canada and Mexico have imposed export restrictions affecting certain live animal shipments from the United States. In response, the CFIA announced temporary import restrictions on livestock, including horses, entering Canada…
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Importers shipping from West India to the US East Coast should prepare for tighter capacity conditions following Mediterranean Shipping Co.'s (MSC) decision to discontinue its Indus Express service. The withdrawal removes a significant amount of space from the market, with an estimated 6,000 TEUs now needing to be absorbed by other carriers. As a result,…
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The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has announced findings in 60 Section 301 investigations related to trading partners' efforts to prohibit the importation of goods made with forced labor and enforce those prohibitions. According to USTR, the investigations found that certain acts, policies, and practices of the examined economies are unreasonable or…
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On May 29, 2026, the defendants filed a motion asking the US Court of International Trade (CIT) to amend its May 27 order requiring the CBP Commissioner to appear for live testimony. More importantly for importers, the filing confirms the government's intent to appeal the CIT's universal IEEPA tariff refund order and seek a stay…
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Mohawk Global was honored with the Art Hagy Spirit of Generosity Award at the annual FEAST! banquet hosted by Troy Area United Ministries (TAUM) on May 28, 2026, at Franklin Terrace Ballroom. The award recognizes individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the wellbeing and growth of TAUM and the communities it serves.…
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