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Court of International Trade: Unliquidated Entries Should Not Liquidate With IEEPA Duties (What Importers Should Do Now) On March 4, 2026, the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) issued an order instructing the government to finalize the processing of goods entering the United States without assessing IEEPA-based tariffs, following the Supreme Court’s finding that IEEPA does not authorize these tariffs. Practically, this applies to entries … Read More

On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a 6–3 ruling striking down the sweeping, IEEPA-based tariffs. In short: the Court found that IEEPA does not authorize tariffs/duties in the way these measures were implemented. The decision covered the broad “reciprocal” tariffs that applied across nearly every country. What happens next operationally is still developing, especially around how refunds (if any) will be handled … Read More

What it signals for shippers in 2026 Carrier consolidation can appear peripheral to day-to-day execution until it materializes in operationally consequential ways, a revised service string, a modified port rotation, changes in equipment availability, or a subtle shift in contract leverage. The announced transaction in which Hapag-Lloyd proposes to acquire ZIM for approximately $4.2 billion is therefore best evaluated less as an isolated corporate event … Read More

In mid-January 2026, multiple major outlets reported that President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff targeting any country that “does business” with Iran, described as effective immediately via a social media statement. For supply chain leaders, the headline isn’t just “a new tariff.” It’s the uncertainty: Which countries qualify? What counts as “doing business”? Will CBP publish implementation guidance? Will it stack on top of … Read More

On December 9, 2025, the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee reviewed USTR activities and FY2026 funding priorities, with Ambassador Jamieson Greer as the witness. The hearing emphasized the use of reciprocal tariffs as an enforcement tool aimed at addressing a reported $1.2 trillion trade deficit. While the memo is written through an agriculture lens, the themes apply broadly across supply chains: More tariffs used as leverage … Read More

In early December 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Louisville intercepted three international shipments containing counterfeit luxury goods, valued at more than $18.6 million if authentic. This wasn’t a “one-off.” It’s a clear signal that counterfeiters continue to exploit express and parcel channels, especially during peak and holiday surges, when volumes spike and bad actors hope to blend in with legitimate trade. … Read More

The United States has announced a set of new framework trade agreements with four Latin American countries: Argentina, Ecuador, Guatemala and El Salvador; that will reshape tariff patterns on key food and agricultural products. One of the headline moves: the U.S. plans to drop a 10% reciprocal tariff on Argentine beef and significantly expand the volume that can enter the country at low or zero … Read More

After years of tit-for-tat tariff hikes, the United States and China have stepped back from the brink, but they have not gone back to “normal.” Recent gestures following talks between President Trump and President Xi in Busan, South Korea, have cooled the temperature, trimmed some tariffs, and paused a few escalation triggers. Yet for shippers, importers, and exporters, landed costs on China–US trade lanes remain … Read More

CBP and its enforcement partners seize tens of millions of counterfeit items every year, from apparel and electronics to cosmetics, toys, and even medicines. In its most recent update, CBP reported seizing nearly 79 million counterfeit items in a single fiscal year, with a notional retail value in the billions if those goods had been genuine. Counterfeit clothing, consumer electronics, toys, and medications were among … Read More

The Port of Oakland, a critical gateway for U.S.-Asia trade, is experiencing significant shifts in cargo volumes due to evolving tariffs and trade policies. These changes are altering shipping patterns, prompting companies to reevaluate supply chain strategies and port utilization. Recent tariff adjustments have increased costs for certain imports, influencing the volume of goods moving through Oakland. As carriers adjust routes to optimize profitability, shippers … Read More