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.
The DOJ and Homeland Security have created a Trade Fraud Task Force to crack down on tariff evasion, smuggling, and trade violations. This effort supports fair trade and protects American industries and taxpayers.
The FDA released draft version 2.6 of its Supplemental Guide for imports in ACE, focusing on tobacco and electronic nicotine delivery systems. This update improves import data accuracy and compliance with new validation rules and product code clarifications.
U.S. CBP issued guidance on implementing the EU-U.S. trade framework shortly before the tariff modifications were officially published in the Federal Register notice. The deal removes tariffs on American industrial exports, sets a 15% tariff cap on most European imports to promote domestic production, and strengthens investment and supply chain security.
The Trump Administration argues in its Supreme Court brief that IEEPA authorizes the President to impose tariffs during national emergencies. The Court’s ruling will clarify presidential powers and impact U.S. trade and national security policy.
CBP has announced the FY 2026 Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (CBTPA) apparel quotas. The quota period runs from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, covering apparel articles and T-shirts from CBTPA beneficiary countries including Barbados, Belize, Curacao, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Saint Lucia, and Trinidad and Tobago. Duty-free access begins at the quota opening on October 1, 2025.
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