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 centered on whether the products fell within the scope of existing section 301 exclusions and…

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 will remove reciprocal tariffs and provide preferential treatment for certain qualifying products, including textiles and…

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 of the Treasury, including the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), would be impacted, as…

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 of the covered products, signaling a broad-based approach to trade enforcement rather than a country-specific…