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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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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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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US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced that duties imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) will no longer be collected beginning February 24, 2026. According to CBP guidance issued on February 22, 2026, IEEPA-based duties will no longer apply to goods entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption on…
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On February 20, in a 6–3 decision, the Supreme Court of the United States held that the Trump administration may not use the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) as authority to impose tariffs. The Court determined that while IEEPA permits the president to “regulate … importation,” the statute does not explicitly authorize the setting…
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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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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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President Trump has announced a new trade policy, on Truth Social, that could have downstream effects for US importers and exporters with international supply chains. On January 12, 2026, the administration stated that countries that continue to trade with Iran may be subject to a 25% tariff on trade with the United States. While details…
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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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The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) has announced targeted action under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 in response to Nicaragua’s ongoing labor rights abuses, human rights violations, and dismantling of the rule of law. USTR has determined that these acts, policies, and practices are unreasonable and burden or restrict US…
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