The United States is entering a more intensive phase of customs enforcement, with federal agencies increasing scrutiny on both imports and exports and placing far greater responsibility on businesses to…
Importing into the United States is becoming more complex as new tariff measures combine with ongoing legal disputes to create a shifting regulatory landscape. Recent policy moves suggest that volatility…
US import compliance requirements are about to change significantly for businesses moving regulated consumer products into the United States. From 8 July 2026, importers will no longer be able to…
Following a landmark legal ruling by the Supreme Court, businesses that imported goods into the United States may now be eligible to reclaim previously paid duties, with the total value…
On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that sweeping tariffs introduced under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) exceeded presidential authority. The judgment removes the legal basis…
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is stepping up inspections of wood packaging materials (WPM), creating new compliance pressures for US importers. With enforcement activity rising and thousands more Agriculture Emergency…
Importers are increasingly being caught out by pest-related enforcement, as wood packaging materials arrive contaminated despite appearing fully compliant. The financial consequences are severe: multi-layered fines, demurrage, fumigation costs, and…
While the current U.S. government shutdown has not yet caused major disruption to trade, importers and exporters are monitoring developments closely. Experience from past shutdowns suggests that, if it continues,…
The United States and China have agreed to prolong their temporary halt on recent tariff hikes for a further 90 days, offering a brief reprieve for importers as high-level negotiations…
The first week of August has brought two major developments, the formal start of new tariffs and a US–EU trade framework designed to reset transatlantic commerce. From 7 August, the…
The global freight industry in 2025 presents a dynamic landscape shaped by robust demand, geopolitical…
Global container shipping lines are bracing for a decade of structural oversupply, with new vessel…
The OECD, WTO and IMF are predicting that global trade growth could more than double…
