Export Compliance Essentials: Building a Program that Works

Turn compliance into action. Protect your business. Successful export compliance is built into everyday business practices, not treated as a separate checklist. In this webinar Michael D. Easton, president of Star USA, explains how organizations can translate regulatory requirements into…

USCIT: Court Rejects Retroactive Section 301 Exclusion Claims

In a notable trade case, the Court of International Trade addressed an Importer of Record attempt to retroactively claim section 301 exclusions for cryptocurrency mining equipment that appeared to consist of specialized CMP boards designed for mining use. The dispute…

USTR: United States and Guatemala Finalize Trade Deal With Tariff Reforms

A new trade agreement between the United States and Guatemala was reached, focusing on reducing trade barriers and expanding mutual investment opportunities. In addition to strengthening commercial ties, the agreement includes a major change to reciprocal tariffs. The United States…

BIS: Trade and Sanctions Operations Face Uneven Impact Under Potential Government Shutdown

If a partial government shutdown begins January 31, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is expected to continue normal operations because funding for the Department of Commerce has already been approved by Congress. In contrast, agencies within the Department…

CBP: Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Bars Importation of Xinjiang-Linked Goods

Canada’s Department of Finance has announced the imposition of a 25 percent tariff on a defined list of steel derivative products, effective December 26, 2025. The measure applies to imports from all countries and is assessed on the full value…

Export Compliance Essentials: Export Compliance 101

Build your foundation. Avoid costly mistakes. All exports involve risk, so the real question is how to manage, mitigate, and minimize its impact. In this webinar, Michael D. Easton, President of Star USA, walks through the four major regulations governing…

FIN: Canada Imposes 25% Tariffs on Steel Derivative Products

Canada’s Department of Finance has announced the imposition of a 25 percent tariff on a defined list of steel derivative products, effective December 26, 2025. The measure applies to imports from all countries and is assessed on the full value…

DOJ: New Data Security Program Enforcement Reshapes U.S. Data Handling Obligations

The Department of Justice’s Data Security Program (DSP) is now fully in force, significantly expanding U.S. government oversight of how sensitive personal and government-related data is collected, shared, and accessed—particularly where foreign entities are involved. Effective October 6, 2025, the…

DoD: Evolving Priorities in Defense Contracting

The defense contracting landscape is undergoing a fundamental reset. Federal agencies are signaling a shift away from propping up contractors through guaranteed funding and extended timelines. Instead, firms are being pushed to invest their own capital, compete on merit, and…

NMFS: Upcoming Import Prohibitions and Industry Webinars

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) announces that, effective January 1, 2026, imports of specific fish and fish products from countries whose fisheries have not received comparability findings under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) will be restricted from entering…

CBP: Settlement Reached in Aluminum Extrusions Duty Evasion Case

Harman International Industries, parent company of Harman Kardon®, JBL®, and Mark Levinson®—has agreed to pay $11,809,628 to settle allegations that it evaded antidumping and countervailing duties (ADCVD) on aluminum-extrusion heatsinks imported from China. According to the allegations, the company failed…

Year-End Insights Webinar 3: How to Prepare for 2026

Strategies, Tools & Talent for What’s Next! During the session Star USA’s president, Michael D. Easton, opened with key takeaways from our previous webinar. Licensed Customs Broker DeAndra Ballard then walked through the fundamentals of tariffs. The webinar concluded with…