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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…