From Insight to Action: Building Your 2026 Tariff Response Plan

Turning Tariff Intelligence into Practical Business Decisions. CAPE refunds are now moving through CBP’s ACE system, with some importers already receiving deposits and many others showing refunds transmitted to Treasury. In this webinar, Michael D. Easton, president of Star USA,…

One Year Later: The Year Tariffs Took Over Trade

Tariff Refunds, the CAPE System, & Practical Strategies for Today’s Importers. IEEPA tariff refunds are moving forward, but the process is complex and requires action. In this webinar, Michael D. Easton, president of Star USA, walks through CBP’s CAPE rollout…

USTR: United States Concludes Labor Case at Mexico Auto Parts Facility

The United States announced the resolution of a labor enforcement case under the US Mexico Canada Agreement involving a manufacturing facility in San Luis Potosi. Following a review process led by federal agencies, authorities determined that corrective actions taken by…

OFAC: Treasury Issues Temporary License for Russian Oil Shipments to India

The Office of Foreign Assets Control announced a temporary authorization allowing certain transactions tied to Russian oil exports to India. The measure provides limited relief for shipments that were already in progress before early March, offering clarity to companies navigating…

Export Compliance Essentials: Resources & Partner Programs

Connect with the right partners. Strengthen your program! Successful exporters don’t operate in isolation. When you tap into private, state, and federal resources, you can strengthen compliance and unlock new global opportunities. Hosted by Michael D. Easton, President of Star…

USTR: 2026 Trade Agenda Targets Supply Chains China Balance and USMCA Review

The Office of the United States Trade Representative outlined its 2026 priorities with a focus on expanding the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade program, strengthening enforcement of existing trade agreements, and securing supply chains for critical minerals and strategic industries. The…

DOJ: Courts Signal Refund Path as IEEPA Tariff Disputes Intensify

Recent court activity surrounding tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act suggests the judiciary expects the administration to move toward issuing refunds. Judges reviewing the challenges have indicated that the legal basis for maintaining the tariffs in certain…

USTR: Administration Outlines Next Phase of Tariff Enforcement and Trade Investigations

The administration has detailed a broad strategy to advance its trade objectives while reinforcing existing enforcement tools. Officials confirmed that a temporary 10 percent surcharge will be applied to certain imports under Section 122 authority as a means of stabilizing…

USTR: Administration Announces Import Surcharge to Address Balance of Payments Deficit

Federal law, including section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, authorizes the President to impose temporary import surcharges and other restrictions when the nation faces serious international payments challenges. Acting under this authority, the Administration has determined that an…

OFAC: U.S. Expands Sanctions Relief With New Licenses for Venezuela Oil and Gas Investment

The Office of Foreign Assets Control last week issued General License 49 authorizing parties to negotiate and enter into contingent contracts for new investment in Venezuela’s oil and gas sector, provided that performance of those agreements remains subject to separate…

OFAC: Launches Online Portal for Voluntary Self Disclosure Submissions

The Office of Foreign Assets Control has introduced a new online Voluntary Self Disclosure Portal designed to streamline the submission of potential violations under sanctions programs it administers. The secure platform replaces prior submission methods with a centralized digital system…

CPSC: Agency Releases Preliminary HTSUS List Ahead of Mandatory eFiling Compliance Program

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has published on its website a preliminary list of approximately 600 HTSUS classifications that are likely to cover products requiring electronic submission of certificate of compliance data beginning July 8. The agency emphasized that…