President Trump’s 2025 executive order modifies reciprocal tariffs to address trade deficits and national security. It updates exempted goods, creates a framework for trade agreements, and directs CBP guidance to ensure effective implementation beginning September 8, 2025.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) warns of illegal transshipping to evade duties and tariffs. The agency outlines key red flags and recommends compliance measures, including verifying origin markings and monitoring trade patterns to protect supply chains from enforcement actions.
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has revised the U.S. Surtax Remission Order to provide surtax relief on eligible goods. Updates cover imports used in health care, public safety, national security, and Canadian manufacturing, helping businesses reduce costs while supporting critical sectors.
The U.S. Trade Representative extended Section 301 tariff exclusions for certain Chinese goods through November 29, 2025, beyond the prior August 31 expiration. This covers 164 product exclusions and 14 exclusions for manufacturing equipment. CBP has issued guidance for claiming these exclusions.
U.S. Customs announces 2026 tariff-rate quota openings for tobacco and sugar products, including raw cane, refined, specialty, and sugar-containing goods. Importers must observe specific opening dates and submit required certificates like CQEs to ensure compliance.
CBP's ACE update enforces auto-rejection of manifests missing clear cargo descriptions, shipper, or consignee names. Updates span air, ocean, rail, and truck. Testing is live in ACE CERT; official rollout is September 27, 2025, to boost trade compliance.
Update: CBP guidance covers tariff scope, HTS applicability, exemptions, and drawback. President Trump has authorized a 25% tariff on India imports over continued purchases of Russian-origin oil. Effective August 27, 2025, the Executive Order extends sanctions linked to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Canada will lift all retaliatory tariffs on CUSMA-compliant U.S. goods starting September 1, 2025, while keeping duties on steel, aluminum, and autos in place. The move, announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney after a call with U.S. President Donald Trump, aims to preserve tariff-free trade on 85% of cross-border goods and set the stage for next year’s CUSMA review.
Producers must submit plastics data by September 29, 2025, under Federal Plastics Registry Reporting 2025. This covers plastic packaging, electronics, and single-use products across Canada. Resources, guidance, and tools are available to support producers in meeting all reporting requirements accurately and on time.
The U.S. launched investigations into freight rail couplers imported from the Czech Republic and India to check for unfair pricing or subsidies. Imports after August 12, 2025, may face extra duties applied retroactively under specific tariff codes
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