The Office of the United States Trade Representative has finalized a new Section 301 trade action affecting imports from Brazil. Beginning at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on July 22, 2026, covered products of Brazil entered for consumption, or withdrawn from a warehouse for consumption, will be subject to an additional 25% ad valorem duty. For U.S. importers, the immediate question is not simply whether a … Read More
CPSC eFiling Is Now Mandatory: What Importers Must Know About Electronic Certificates of Compliance
As of July 8, 2026, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has officially launched its mandatory electronic filing (eFiling) program. If your company imports regulated consumer products into the United States, this change directly impacts how you submit compliance documentation at the border. Understanding the new requirements and preparing your internal processes is no longer optional, it is a condition of clearing customs. At GLC … Read More
USMCA 2026 Review: What North American Importers Need to Plan For Now
The USMCA 2026 review is no longer a distant policy milestone. It is now one of the most important trade developments for companies moving goods across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. For importers, exporters, manufacturers, and supply chain teams, the review introduces a new planning environment where compliance, documentation, origin strategy, and cross-border logistics must be evaluated together. On July 1, 2026, the United … Read More
CPSC eFiling Becomes Mandatory July 8, 2026: What Importers Need to Prepare Now
Beginning July 8, 2026, importers of regulated consumer products will face a major change in how product safety certificate information is submitted during the U.S. customs entry process. Under the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s new eFiling requirements, paper or PDF Certificates of Compliance will no longer be enough on their own for covered imported products. Instead, required certificate data must be submitted electronically as … Read More
Section 301 Forced Labor Tariffs: What U.S. Importers Need to Know
The Office of the United States Trade Representative has announced findings and proposed action in 60 Section 301 investigations related to forced labor goods. For U.S. importers, this is not just another trade-policy headline. It is a signal that sourcing transparency, customs readiness, and landed-cost planning may become even more important in the months ahead. On June 2, 2026, USTR determined that the acts, policies, … Read More
New Customs Enforcement Order: What Importers Should Review Now
Customs enforcement is changing. Importers should prepare before the rules become operational. On June 3, 2026, the White House issued an Executive Order titled Strengthening Customs Enforcement. The order directs the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection to pursue a broad customs enforcement reform effort focused on Importers of Record, bond coverage, supply chain disclosures, foreign IORs, audits, penalties, and import … Read More
Transpacific Rates Are Surging: What Importers Need to Review Before Q3
Transpacific ocean freight rates are moving quickly again, and importers that are still planning against Q1 assumptions may need to revisit their Q3 strategy now. The issue is not only the base ocean rate. The current market is being shaped by early peak-season demand, carrier capacity management, blank sailings, fuel-related pressure, and new peak season surcharges. For importers moving goods from Asia into the United … Read More
Customs Clearance Starts Before Arrival
Customs clearance before arrival is one of the most important steps importers can take to reduce delays, avoid compliance gaps, and improve shipment visibility. For many companies, customs clearance feels like something that happens only when cargo reaches the port, airport, or border. In reality, the strongest customs process starts before the shipment moves. A missing invoice, incorrect classification, late Importer Security Filing, inactive customs … Read More
Section 232 Metals Update: What Importers Need to Review Now
On April 2, 2026, the White House announced a new Section 232 action affecting steel, aluminum, and copper imports, along with certain derivative products, reshaping valuation, scope, and product treatment for many importers. At first glance, it may look like another tariff headline. In practice, this update is more significant than a simple rate increase. The new action changes how some products are valued for … Read More
A $1.2T Trade Deficit, New Tariff Pressure
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
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