Section 122 Tariffs
March 16, 2026.
Trade Publications
In response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s February 20, 2026 decision limiting the use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) for tariffs, the administration quickly shifted to another authority under the Trade Act of 1974—Section 122. On February 20, 2026, the President issued a proclamation...
Read MoreUSTR Opens New Section 301 Tariff Investigations
March 13, 2026.
Trade Publications
The Trump administration is opening a new round of trade investigations that could support additional import tariffs, after the Supreme Court last month overturned certain earlier tariff actions. On March 11, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) initiated Section 301 investigations focused on what it...
Read MoreACE Functionality for IEPPA Refunds
March 09, 2026.
Trade Publications
CBP has informed the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) that its existing entry and refund systems were not designed to process refunds at the massive scale now required. To address this, CBP is developing new functionality within ACE to automate and streamline the refund process instead...
Read MoreIEEPA Tariffs Overturned
February 20, 2026.
Trade Publications
The recent Supreme Court decision limiting the use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) is expected to create significant changes for U.S. importers. By narrowing the scope of emergency powers available to impose broad tariff actions, the ruling will affect duties that were implemented specifically under IEEPA...
Read MoreUS cuts India Tariffs, India stops Russian Oil Purchases
February 03, 2026.
Trade Publications
Monday, February 2, 2026 - President Trump announced a deal that slashes the U.S. tariff on Indian goods from the stacked 50% to 18%. In exchange, it is stated that India will stop purchasing Russian oil and now will buy oil from the United States and potentially Venezuela. The White House said...
Read MoreTrump Signals Possible Return to 25% Tariffs on South Korea
January 27, 2026.
Trade Publications
The global trade landscape has once again shifted, as President Trump signaled that tariffs on South Korean imports may increase to 25%, even after a recent agreement aimed at stabilizing trade relations. This development serves as a reminder that tariff policy can evolve rapidly and is often used to prompt action...
Read MoreNew Section 232 Tariffs on Semiconductor Articles
January 15, 2026.
Trade Publications
On January 14, 2026, President Trump signed a proclamation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, establishing new tariffs on imported Semiconductor Articles. Beginning January 15, 2026 imports of certain items containing semiconductors will be subject to a 25%. The White...
Read MoreTrump Postpones Tariff Increases on Furniture and Cabinet Imports
January 06, 2026.
Trade Publications
The Trump administration has announced a one-year postponement of scheduled tariff increases on imported upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and vanities, easing near-term cost pressures on a category that has already seen significant price inflation. Under a new presidential proclamation issued over the New Year’s holiday, higher duty...
Read MoreMexico Raises Tariffs on Imports from China
December 31, 2025.
Trade Publications
The mexican government, through the Ministry of Economy, announced a package of tariffs on products originating from China and other countries without free trade agreements with Mexico. This measure, approved in December by the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate, aims to strengthen domestic industry, correct trade imbalances, and generate...
Read MoreMéxico incrementa aranceles a importaciones desde China
December 31, 2025.
Trade Publications
El Gobierno Federal anunció por medio de la Secretaría de Economía un paquete de aranceles para productos provenientes de China y otros países sin tratados de libre comercio con México. Esta medida, aprobada en diciembre por la Cámara de...
Read MoreU.S. Trade Trends According to CBP: 2025 Snapshot
December 17, 2025.
Trade Publications
The latest CBP trade statistics reveal significant shifts in the value of trade-remedy duties assessed, reflecting evolving U.S. trade policy and enforcement actions under several statutes. Trade Policy Impact on Tariff Revenue Under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, which addresses national security–related tariffs, duties collected...
Read MoreThe New U.S.–South Korea Trade Agreement: A Reset for Tariffs, Investment and Strategic Industries
December 04, 2025.
Trade Publications
The U.S. and South Korea have unveiled a new trade and investment package that resets tariffs, injects large-scale Korean capital into U.S. industries, and expands bilateral cooperation in several strategic sectors. While the complete legal text has not yet been released, the two governments have published enough detail...
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