US Does Not Support Extending USMCA During First Joint Review

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US Does Not Support Extending USMCA During First Joint Review

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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IEEPA Refund Opportunities Narrow as Entries Approach Key Liquidation Deadlines

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IEEPA Refund Opportunities Narrow as Entries Approach Key Liquidation Deadlines

Importers seeking refunds of duties paid under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) may be focused on ongoing court battles and CBP's refund process, but a more immediate concern could have a greater impact on their ability to recover duties—liquidation timelines. Refund Deadlines Are Approaching According to CBP guidance, the Consolidated Administration and Processing…

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CBP Consolidates Forced Labor Enforcement Guidance for Importers

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CBP Consolidates Forced Labor Enforcement Guidance for Importers

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has released new Forced Labor Enforcement Operational Guidance for Importers, bringing together key information related to forced labor enforcement under three authorities: 19 U.S.C. § 1307, the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA), and the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA). The guidance consolidates previously scattered resources into…

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Mohawk Global Celebrates Community Garden Through Sowing Kindness Initiative at Buffalo PS 45 – International School

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Mohawk Global Celebrates Community Garden Through Sowing Kindness Initiative at Buffalo PS 45 – International School

Mohawk Global, in partnership with Grassroots Gardens WNY and Buffalo PS 45 – International School, celebrated the installation of new raised-bed gardens on May 29, expanding the company's Sowing Kindness initiative and creating new opportunities for students to learn, grow, and connect with their community. The project marks the third community garden established through Sowing…

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West India Market Update: Capacity Constraints Expected Through July

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West India Market Update: Capacity Constraints Expected Through July

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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USTR Initiates Section 301 Investigation into Vietnam’s Intellectual Property Practices

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USTR Initiates Section 301 Investigation into Vietnam’s Intellectual Property Practices

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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New World Screwworm Detection in Texas Triggers Export Restrictions into Canada and Mexico

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New World Screwworm Detection in Texas Triggers Export Restrictions into Canada and Mexico

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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