USTR imposed a 25% Section 301 tariff on Brazilian imports, effective July 22, 2026, following a year-long investigation into digital trade, preferential tariffs, anti-corruption enforcement, IP protection, ethanol access, and deforestation. Certain goods are exempt, including Section 232-covered products and pharmaceuticals. USTR remains open to negotiations with Brazil.
CAPE allows importers and customs brokers to submit IEEPA duty refund requests through ACE. Recent updates expand eligibility for certain reconciliation-flagged entries and remove warehouse entries from CAPE declarations. The latest CIT order also directs CBP to reliquidate finally liquidated entries ahead of CAPE Phase 3.
On July 9, 2026, President Trump signed a Section 232 proclamation directing the Commerce Secretary and U.S. Trade Representative to negotiate agreements with trading partners on imports of commercial aircraft, jet engines, and parts. No new tariffs were imposed, but the administration may act if no deal is reached within 180 days.
USTR Ambassador Jamieson Greer confirmed the U.S. did not agree to renew USMCA in its current form during the Agreement's mandatory 2026 joint review. The decision prevents an automatic 16-year extension, but the trade pact remains in force while annual reviews and negotiations continue. Unless the three countries later agree to extend it, USMCA is scheduled to expire on July 1, 2036.
The Supreme Court's June 15, 2026 denial of a Section 301 tariff appeal confirms these China import duties are here to stay. With litigation closed, importers should shift focus from refunds to managing duty exposure through accurate classification, valuation, and expanded CBP compliance reviews.
President Trump declared an emergency on June 29, 2026 over threats to U.S. fertilizer supply and authorized a temporary suspension of certain anti-dumping and countervailing duties on phosphate fertilizer from Morocco. The relief runs for eight months or until the emergency ends, aiming to secure supply for American farmers.
President Trump's June 3, 2026 EO directs a comprehensive reform of U.S. customs enforcement, tightening importer eligibility, raising bonding requirements, and setting penalty floors. CBP has already started deactivating inactive IOR numbers in ACE, with a reactivation process now available.
The United States and Uzbekistan announced an early harvest trade package covering tariff reductions, investment cooperation, and accelerated talks toward a Reciprocal Trade and Investment Agreement. The commitments build on $32 billion in bilateral commercial deals announced in 2025 and will be formalized by both governments in the coming weeks.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued two Withhold Release Orders against garments produced by Needle Craft Ltd. and Casual Wear Apparel L.L.C. in Jordan. The agency will detain covered shipments at U.S. ports of entry after investigations found evidence indicating violations of forced labor practices.
USTR has launched a Section 301 investigation into Germany's pharmaceutical pricing and reimbursement practices. The probe will assess whether Germany's policies unfairly burden U.S. commerce by shifting a disproportionate share of global pharmaceutical research and development costs to American patients and manufacturers.
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