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.
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.
The 2025 U.S. government shutdown has paused routine trade activities, but key agencies continue essential enforcement, tariff, and border functions. Shutdown plans ensure critical operations linked to national security and trade negotiations proceed despite funding interruptions. CBP remains fully operational during the shutdown, with all ports, inspections, collections, and trade functions continuing, though refund and drawback processing is temporarily paused.
New Section 301 vessel fees take effect October 14, 2025, targeting vessels linked to China. Operators must pay fees via Pay.gov before arrival to avoid delays. Fees apply under three annexes with specific exemptions for LNG tankers and others.
The U.S. government shutdown, effective October 1, 2025, is causing customs clearance delays due to reduced staffing at agencies like the FDA and EPA, despite CBP continuing operations. Importers are advised to hold non-essential shipments to avoid disruptions.
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