Insights

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...

AI Won’t Transform Your Supply Chain. AI In The Right Hands Will.

July 29, 2026.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications

AI is changing supply chains, as you’ve been told by nearly every single logistics newsletter you've opened this year. Route optimization, demand forecasting, processes that are agentic and allow you to book freight while you sleep. It's all true. All of this is taking place at...

New Global Tariffs imposed after Section 122 Tariffs Expired

July 24, 2026.
Trade Publications

As of July 24, the Office of the United States Trade Representative has imposed new tariffs of 10% or 12.5% (see breakdown below) under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. These tariffs follow the expiration of the temporary 10% Section 122 tariffs on July 24th at 12:01 am. Both the Section 301 and 122 tariffs come after the...

President Trump Issues New Tariffs Against Imports from Canada

July 21, 2026.
Trade Publications

On July 20, 2026, President Trump issued a proclamation declaring the imposition of a new 50% tariff on goods from Canada under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, which “empowers the President to, among other things, impose duties on imports of a foreign country to offset the burden or disadvantage from a...

Trade Enforcement Has Changed. Is Your Company Prepared?

July 20, 2026.
Trade Publications

Trade enforcement in the United States is becoming more aggressive, and the penalties make the warning difficult to ignore. In August 2025, the Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security launched the Trade Fraud Task Force to investigate tariff evasion, customs fraud, and the illegal importation of goods. On July 14, 2026,...

CIT directs CBP to Reliquidate Certain Entries

July 17, 2026.
Trade Publications

The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) on July 15 issued an order directing U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to reliquidate certain finally liquidated entries as part of Phase 3 of the ongoing processing of IEEPA refunds through CAPE. As this order will only apply to related cases before...

Logistics for The World Cup

July 14, 2026.
Logistics Publications

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is being hosted across 16 stadiums and multiple venues from Thursday, June 11, 2026, through Sunday, July 19, 2026, in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Logistics plays a critical role in the tournament, and FIFA has dedicated resources outlining how materials, equipment, and event infrastructure are moved throughout the competition....

Sales Tax Holiday 2026: Retail Therapy, But Make It Tax Free

June 30, 2026.
Tax Publications

What is a Sales Tax Holiday? A sales tax holiday is a limited-time event during which certain items are exempt from state and/or local sales tax. These holidays are typically implemented by governments to encourage spending during key periods — most commonly around the back-to-school season, severe weather preparedness...

Entries Flagged for Reconciliation – Refunds Starting June 29

June 24, 2026.
Trade Publications

On June 23, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced new functionality to the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) process, effective June 29, 2026. With this update, CAPE will accept entries (types 01, 02, and 06) that have been flagged for reconciliation when the reconciliation entry (type 09) has not...