CBP will begin a voluntary 45-day test of its Client Representative Technical Assistance Portal on December 4, 2026. The secure platform will allow selected trade users to submit and track technical support requests in one place, helping CBP evaluate an alternative to phone and email assistance. Read More(opens in new tab)

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. Read More Here(opens in new tab). (opens in new tab)

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 operational transparency across customs processes. The stated goal is to revise and update enforcement practices…