CBP issued updated guidance on Sept.15, 2025, implementing the U.S.–Japan agreement, securing $550B in investment and applying a 15% baseline tariff on autos and parts. In a new Fact Sheet, the White House outlines Japan’s Critical Minerals and Rare Earths Framework and targeted investments in energy, AI, electronics, manufacturing, and U.S. supply chains.
The United States and Cambodia finalized a Reciprocal Trade Agreement removing tariffs on all U.S. goods and improving market access. The deal covers digital trade, IP protection, customs modernization, and labor and environmental standards, marking a major step in strengthening U.S.–Cambodia trade ties.
The U.S. and Malaysia have reached a reciprocal trade agreement to expand market access for exporters, streamline tariffs and regulations, enforce labor and environmental standards, strengthen digital trade and IP protections, and open commercial opportunities across sectors including aerospace, energy, and critical minerals.
The U.S. and Vietnam agreed on a Reciprocal Trade Framework to expand market access, reduce trade barriers, and enhance bilateral economic cooperation. Thailand will eliminate tariffs on about 99% of U.S. goods, while the U.S. will maintain a 19% reciprocal tariff rate and apply zero tariffs on select Thai-origin products.
The U.S. and Thailand have agreed on a new reciprocal trade framework to enhance economic ties. Thailand will remove tariff barriers on approximately 99% of goods, covering nearly all categories of U.S. industrial and agricultural exports., while the U.S. maintains 19% reciprocal tariff rate on Thai-origin goods.
The U.S. Trade Representative has launched a Section 301 investigation to assess China’s adherence to the Phase One Trade Agreement. The review will determine compliance, gather public input, and consider future trade enforcement actions based on findings.
GHY International has acquired W.G. McKay, uniting two trusted Canadian customs brokerage leaders. With 235 years of combined expertise, this partnership strengthens trade compliance and ensures efficient cross-border solutions for businesses in Canada and the U.S.
Canada has extended tariff relief measures to support businesses impacted by U.S. and China trade countermeasures. The new Remission Order (2025-1), effective October 15, 2025, expands exemptions for manufacturers, agriculture, and public sector imports while extending key deadlines to December 15, 2025. Importers can access CBSA’s Duties Relief and Duty Drawback Programs for tariff refunds and remission claims.
UPS is destroying some international packages that fail to clear U.S. customs because of missing paperwork. The end of the de minimis exemption has led to stricter rules, causing delays and confusion for customers and businesses.
Canada introduces Bill C-12 to strengthen the country’s border security and immigration system. It aims to combat illegal fentanyl, organized crime, and enhance asylum processing, export inspections, and law enforcement collaboration to protect Canadians and keep communities safe.
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