New Section 301 forced labor import duties became effective today, July 24, 2026, creating immediate tariff, classification, and entry-filing considerations for U.S. importers. The action applies to imports from 60 economies and generally imposes an additional duty of 10% or 12.5%, subject to product, country, trade agreement, and in-transit exemptions. U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued CBP’s CSMS guidance on July 23 with filing instructions … Read More
Brazil Section 301 Tariffs: 25% Duty Starts July 22
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 Beginning at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on July 22, 2026, covered products of Brazil entered for consumption, or withdrawn from a warehouse for consumption, will be subject to an additional 25% ad valorem duty.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
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
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
Brazil and USA: Imports, Exports & Key Commodities
Brazil and the USA maintain a strong and diversified trade relationship, which reached a total goods exchange of $92 billion in 2024. According to the U.S. Trade Representative, U.S. exports to Brazil rose by 11.3% from 2023, totaling $49.7 billion. Imports from Brazil to the U.S. also grew, reaching $42.3 billion, an 8.3% increase compared to the previous year. Trade Agreements between both countries In … Read More