USTR has asked Mexico to investigate alleged interference with union organizing and retaliation against workers at Carolina Performance Fabrics in Guanajuato. The request uses the USMCA’s labor enforcement process to address concerns about workers’ rights to organize and bargain collectively.…

USTR brought together more than 50 trading partners to help governments block imports produced with forced labor. The initiative supports international cooperation to protect workers and promote fair trade. Read More(opens in new tab)

The White House has issued an executive action related to customs enforcement and import compliance. The order directs federal agencies to update procedures for verifying importers, addressing potential duty violations, and expanding enforcement capabilities. It also calls for improvements in…

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at John F. Kennedy International Airport identified suspicious activity that prompted a wider investigation linked to Kansas City. The investigation resulted in an arrest and the seizure of weapons connected to the case. CBP…

Canada and Indonesia have signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement to strengthen trade and economic cooperation between the two countries. The agreement has received Royal Assent and is expected to enter into force following the completion of remaining implementation steps.…

The European Union and Mercosur countries have implemented the Interim Trade Agreement effective May 1. The agreement includes updated trade provisions and Rules of Origin requirements for participating countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. The agreement is intended to…

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…