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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...

USTR 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...

ACE 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...

Excise Tax: The Hidden Cost You’re Paying on Gas, Alcohol, and Soda

March 04, 2026.
Tax Publications

Excise tax is an indirect tax imposed on specific goods, services, or activities — not on general sales like typical sales tax. It applies to products such as gasoline, alcohol, tobacco, soda, airline tickets, and insurance premiums. Unlike sales tax, which appears separately at checkout, excise tax is included in...

IEEPA 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...

Property Tax Prep: 6 Must-Know Tips Before Filing Your Returns

February 17, 2026.
Tax Publications

When it comes to running a business, managing a multitude of taxes becomes an ongoing concern with each fiscal year. One of the year-long processes to consider is filing and paying your business personal property taxes. Business personal property tax is assessed on the assets owned and used by a...

US 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...

Trump 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...

The Growing Importance of 4PL: Why Businesses Are Moving Beyond Traditional Freight Forwarding

January 16, 2026.
Logistics Publications

Supply chains around the world are changing dramatically. Companies are discovering that traditional freight forwarding strategies alone are difficult to meet the demands of today's logistics landscape due to growing complexity, unstable markets, and increased customer expectations. Due to this change, Fourth-Party Logistics (4PL), a paradigm created to give...

New 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...

2025 Logistics Year in Review

January 15, 2026.
Logistics Publications

2025 Year in Review report includes a summary of global event updates and annual averages for ocean, air, and ground transportation modes. Click here to view the full report. Contributor: Alyssa Hernandez About Allyn International Allyn International is dedicated to providing high quality, customer centric services and solutions for the global...

Expansion Without Exposure: Controlling Multi-State Nexus Risk

January 07, 2026.
Tax Publications

As businesses expand across state lines—whether through remote sales, staffing, or digital commerce—they increasingly encounter the complexities of multi-state tax nexus. Nexus, the legal connection that obligates a business to collect and remit sales tax in a given state, can be triggered through both physical presence...