Yesterday, U.S. Central Command announced that two American-flagged merchant vessels successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz, escorted by guided-missile destroyers that had entered the Persian Gulf as part of what the White House is calling Project Freedom. “American forces are actively assisting efforts to restore transit for commercial shipping,” CENTCOM posted on X. The market’s…
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has confirmed that the CAPE (Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries) refund process for IEEPA duties will go live on Monday, April 20, 2026. This development establishes the official pathway for submitting IEEPA refund claims through the ACE Portal (see our full list of resources here). While the system…
A geopolitical dispute over the Panama Canal has spilled into the shipping lanes, and the ripple effects are being felt across global supply chains. Over the past several weeks, China has dramatically increased its detention of Panama-flagged vessels at Chinese ports. U.S. officials are calling it economic retaliation dressed up as maritime enforcement. How…
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In a 6–3 decision, the Court ruled that the President does not have authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose tariffs. The administration had relied on that 1977 statute to justify broad “reciprocal” duties and additional tariffs tied to trade deficits and fentanyl concerns. SCOTUS said that’s not what the law…
Escalating military strikes between the U.S., Israel, and Iran have pushed one of the world’s most critical trade corridors into crisis. Following Iranian retaliation and the announcement that navigation through the Strait of Hormuz has been closed, global shipping, energy and containerized cargo alike, is facing severe disruption. What began as targeted military action has…
For businesses that import goods into the United States, understanding how and why U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) conducts audits is essential. CBP audits are not random “gotcha” events. They are a part of routine compliance oversight designed to ensure that importers follow U.S. customs laws and accurately declare goods, values, and duties. Below…
As we move into the second month of 2026, concerns surrounding the global supply chain—and the ripple effects on trader futures and business planning are coming into sharper focus. What once felt like background noise is now moving front and center for importers, exporters, and manufacturers alike. One of the most significant drivers of this…
To our valued customers, As we reflect on 2025, one theme stands out: change arrived fast. The recently published New Tariff Requirements for 2025 by CBP is not only a useful resource but a vivid illustration recapping the dozens of executive orders and Tariff actions that shifted with little notice last year. Importers were asked to make…
Cargo theft across the U.S. supply chain continues to increase, with rail and intermodal freight emerging as a growing target—particularly in and around major Midwest rail corridors. One trend shippers and importers should be especially aware of is container seals being cut, broken, or tampered with while moving by rail, including recent activity reported on…