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May 9, 2024
New actions to protect US Steel

The Biden administration is prioritizing American steel and manufacturing, with the goal of enhancing the industry’s sustainability, economic importance, and…

Apr 23, 2024
New DHS Textile Enforcement Against Illicit Trade

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced an enhanced strategy to combat illicit trade in textile and apparel products. Importers…

Apr 23, 2024
OFAC: Import Bans on Russian Aluminum, Copper, and Nickel

On April 12, the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) updated Executive Order to prohibit the import and…

Apr 6, 2024
Update on ACE Development and Deployment Schedule

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has released an updated ACE Development and Deployment Schedule. Please note that this…

Apr 5, 2024
Strengthened Enforcement of AD/CVD Laws

The International Trade Administration (ITA) has put into effect a final rule, effective April 24, which a wide range of…

Apr 4, 2024
New import alert for chemical-contaminated food

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a new import alert focusing on specific firms and food products that…

Mar 26, 2024
EU agrees to bans products made with forced labor

The European Parliament and European Council have agreed on a regulation to prohibit products made with forced labor in the…

Mar 25, 2024
Foreign companies urged to comply with US sanctions and export controls

The Biden administration has released a compliance note urging foreign-based companies and individuals to understand and comply with U.S. sanctions…

Mar 22, 2024
Recent settlement raises tariff engineering caution

Tariff engineering is under scrutiny following a recent settlement, where a company agreed to pay $365 million for allegedly violating…

Mar 19, 2024
NOP certificate required for all organic products

Starting March 19, 2024, the National Organic Program (NOP) Import Certificate will be mandatory for all organic imports into the…