Insights

Allyn’s LYN Chatbot Built with Data Security and Control at the Core

September 09, 2026.
Logistics Publications

As businesses increasingly turn to artificial intelligence to improve efficiency and access to information, data security remains a critical consideration. Allyn International’s LYN chatbot was designed with this priority in mind, utilizing an architecture that keeps the solution and its data within Allyn’s controlled technology environment. ...

AI Chips, Sanctions, and Compliance

September 04, 2026.
Trade Publications

As artificial intelligence (AI) and its uses expand, so do export controls surrounding these advanced technologies. Why? Most people assume that AI can be used to complete menial tasks at work, brainstorm new ideas, or generate humorous images of their friends – but professional militaries have begun utilizing it as...

Drop Shipping Explained: A Beginner’s Guide to E-Commerce Success

September 02, 2026.
Tax Publications

As a company grows, managing every aspect of its operations can become increasingly challenging, especially when it comes to shipping. One way to ease this burden is by utilizing drop shipments. In a drop shipment transaction, a retailer or seller receives an order from a customer and forwards it to...

CAPE Phase III Delayed

August 31, 2026.
Trade Publications

CBP advised the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) on Aug. 25 that, as of Aug. 21, it had processed approximately 26.4 million entries through its CAPE program since launch, accounting for $132.5 billion in potential and certified IEEPA duty refunds. The agency also reported that 22,170 refunds totaling...

Canada Updates List of U.S. Products Subject to Counter Tariffs

August 25, 2026.
Trade Publications

Over the last several months Canada and the U.S. have negotiated in good faith to come to a mutually beneficial trade agreement. Unfortunately, the Canadian Government recognized the final offer from the United States as neither fair nor economically sound and no agreement was established. President Trump made the...

Les nouveaux tarifs préférentiels UE–Etats Unis

August 21, 2026.
Trade Publications

Les nouveaux tarifs préférentiels UE–Etats‑Unis : une opportunité stratégique à saisir maintenant pour les opérateurs économiques de l’UE Depuis le 1er juillet, l’Union européenne a introduit un nouveau régime tarifaire...

338 Tariffs on Canadian Products Postponed Three Days

August 19, 2026.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications

President Donald Trump announced on Aug. 18 that he would pause the 50% Section 338 tariffs on an array of Canadian products for three days while the U.S. and Canada continue their trade negotiations. The tariffs were initially scheduled to take effect on Wednesday, Aug. 19, at 12:01 a.m. ET. President Trump...

EU Importers: Take Advantage of the New EU–US Preferential Tariff Rates

August 12, 2026.
Trade Publications

Since July 1, 2026, the European Union has introduced a new preferential tariff regime covering a wide range of products originating in the United States. This development offers EU importers a valuable opportunity to reduce their import costs, provided they fully comply with the applicable customs requirements.  Preferential Tariff Benefits Worth...

BIS Proposes Additional 232 Derivative Articles

August 05, 2026.
Trade Publications

On August 4, 2026, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published a proposal to expand the scope of Section 232 tariffs to include 14 additional derivative steel, aluminum, and copper articles. This is not notice of immediate changes being implemented, and the affected products are not yet subject to additional Section 232 duties. BIS...

Can a Foreign Tax Registration Number Be Used on a U.S. Resale Certificate?

August 05, 2026.
Tax Publications

A resale certificate is a signed document that indicates that the purchaser intends to resell the goods, allowing the purchaser to buy products without paying sales tax. Resale certificates cannot be used for items that will be used or consumed by the purchaser in the normal course of business. Sellers...

Executive Order: Strengthening Customs Enforcement

August 04, 2026.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications

On June 3, 2026, President Trump signed a new executive order aimed at increasing enforcement actions for holding importers of record responsible, with particular focus on making sure foreign importers are held accountable for their imports and ensuring their duties get paid. The order establishes new regulatory requirements for maintaining IOR status...

Latest on Pharmaceutical Tariffs

July 29, 2026.
Trade Publications

On Tuesday, July 22, Donald Trump said he plans to impose new tariffs on imported generic medicines. The proposed tariffs would not take effect for two years. After that, they would increase to 100% for one year and then...