The office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has finalized a new 25% Section 301 tariff on a broad range of Brazilian-origin goods. The action, announced in a Federal Register notice takes effect on July 22, 2026, and importers of Brazilian goods should act now to understand how it affects their supply chains. The…
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The US has imposed new Section 301 tariffs on imports from 60 economies due to findings that those countries failed to effectively prohibit goods produced with forced labor. The tariffs are effective as of 12:01 a.m. ET, July 24, 2026, replacing the temporary Section 122 tariffs that expired the previous day. At a Glance New…
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On July 20, 2026, President Trump signed three proclamations imposing an additional 50% tariff on a wide range of Canadian imports under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The tariffs will take effect on August 19, 2026, for goods entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption on or after that date.…
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US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has released operational guidance implementing the President's earlier Section 232 Proclamation on copper imports. CSMS #69252300, issued July 15, 2026, explains how and when importers must begin reporting the countries where covered copper articles were smelted and cast. The new reporting requirements support CBP's administration of the Section 232…
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The US government has concluded its Section 232 national security investigation into imports of commercial aircraft, jet engines, and related aerospace parts. Although the Department of Commerce determined that these imports may threaten to impair US national security, no new Section 232 tariffs or import restrictions have been implemented at this time. Instead, the President…
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India to US shipping continues to face significant capacity constraints despite easing freight rates in other Asian markets. Strong export demand, reduced vessel capacity, carrier network changes, and monsoon-related disruptions are keeping both ocean and air freight under pressure. Why is India–US shipping experiencing delays? Several factors are contributing to the current market conditions: Reduced…
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US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has updated its guidance for the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) tool, changing how importers must submit IEEPA refund claims for warehouse entries and withdrawals. Effective July 7, 2026, warehouse entries (Entry Types 21 and 22) are no longer eligible for submission through a CAPE Declaration and…
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The United States has declined to support extending the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) during its first mandatory joint review. The decision does not change current preferential tariff treatment, rules of origin, customs procedures, or other USMCA benefits. Instead, it begins an annual review process that will continue through the agreement's scheduled expiration in 2036 unless…
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