The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has collected a total of $1.35 million in civil penalties from two ocean transportation intermediaries for alleged violations of tariff and service requirements under U.S. shipping law. The enforcement action involved one vessel-operating common carrier…

Effective November 13, additional exclusions from reciprocal tariffs are now in force for a broader range of agricultural products. Newly excluded items include coffee and tea; tropical fruits and fruit juices; cocoa and spices; bananas, oranges, and tomatoes; beef; and…

On December 1, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will retire the Document Image System (DIS) as a method for submitting outbound cargo documentation. After this date, CBP will no longer accept CBP Form 1302A (Cargo Declaration), CBP Form…

Several countervailing duty cases in Mexico are approaching expiration. Domestic manufacturers, however, have the option to petition for their continuation, potentially extending protections for U.S. industries. Read More

An Australian national, who worked for a US defense contractor sold cyber tools to a Russian broker who then sold them to the Russian government. They were meant solely for the U.S. government and allies. Over 3 years, at least…

On September 30, 2025, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued an interim rule that significantly broadens the scope of U.S. export controls by redefining how “Affiliates” are treated under the Entity List and Military End-User (MEU) List frameworks.…

The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced plans on October 10, 2025, to implement new Section 301 measures affecting vessel operators and certain cargo equipment. Key changes include setting service fees for foreign-built vehicle carriers at $46 per net ton, removing…

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has announced new Section 301 fees targeting certain vessels with ties to China, as well as all foreign-built vehicle carrier vessels. These fees apply to vessels that are owned, operated, or…

The Department of Justice announced the sentencing of a wholesale clothing importer based in downtown Los Angeles’ Fashion District for orchestrating a large-scale customs fraud and tax evasion scheme. Federal prosecutors detailed how the company systematically undervalued imported apparel, primarily…

China has introduced new export control and licensing requirements covering rare earth–related materials and technologies that underpin the digital economy, automotive manufacturing, and energy transition. The measures aim to strengthen oversight of strategically important resources, signaling a tighter regulatory environment…