Two Minutes in Trade

2026 is the dawning of the Age of Enforcement. Listen for more details on Two Minutes in Trade. 

Licensed customs brokers who received their licenses prior to 2024 have until January 31, 2027, the end of the current triennial period, to complete 20 continuing education (CE) credits. This update reminds brokers of this requirement and discusses proper recordkeeping.

New Tariffs were put in place on January 1, so Happy New 2026 Tariffs! These tariffs that had been announced all the way back by the Biden administration and cover batteries, facemasks, and medical gloves from China under Section 301.  

On the last day of 2025, the administration issued a proclamation delaying for another year the increase in tariffs on certain upholstered products, kitchen cabinets, and vanities. For more information, listen to today's Two Minutes in Trade.  

On December 22, the FCC added all foreign drones (and critical components) to its Covered List. Without FCC authorization, it will be prohibited to import or sell new foreign drone models in the United States.

Happy holidays! Did we pick your favorite ornaments to adorn our trade Christmas tree?

WRO's and UFLPA remind us why knowing your supply chain is free from forced labor is so important. New WRO on tires from European country today. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

CBP is trying to rewrite history and revoke Nairobi's status for smaller ramps used for wheelchair access to homes. Comments can be submitted. Listen for more info on Two Minutes in Trade.

DOJ says CIT can demand CBP liquidate or reliquidate entries and provide refunds if the IEEPA tariffs are ruled illegal. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

Tariff rates have surged under the current Administration, driving stricter CBP enforcement and a fivefold increase in revenue from entry summary reviews, signaling importers face heightened scrutiny amid evolving trade rules.

A day late, & a dollar short? CBP updates its FAQs on entries exempted from IEEPA tariffs in HTS Ch. 98, but 8 months late. Listen for details on Two Minutes in Trade.

Nicaragua's CAFTA-DR qualifying goods will avoid section 301 tariffs, but tariffs on other goods will be ratcheted up over time to 15%. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

AGOA & Haiti HOPE/HELP programs may be extended retroactively, but there are some problems that need addressing first to make it a true extension. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.

Hundreds of importers are dashing to the Court of International Trade to enjoin CBP from assessing the IEEPA tariffs. But is it really necessary? And when will know for sure?

Some provisions of the US-S. Korean tariff agreement announced and retroactive to either Nov. 1 or 14. Listen for details on Two Minutes in Trade. 

CIT smacks CBP's hand in EAPA duty evasion case. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.

Chew ow on this - 178 products excluded from the China section 301 tariffs until November 10, 2026! Listen for more info on Two Minutes in Trade. 

What is helpful and what is hurtful in attracting new FDI to the US? Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

CBO revises its predictions of tariff revenue over the next 10 years downward by $1 trillion. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.

Let's set the record straight on tariff enforcement! For more information, listen to today's Two Minutes in Trade. 

Finding Nemo, the tariff policy, and the China policy have a lot more in common than you think. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

CBP issues a new WRO for an apparel company in Mauritius. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

CBP is bringing them out of retirement to work on enforcement issues, but likely not trade issues. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

Annex confusion is explained as the exemptions from IEEPA reciprocal tariffs in Friday's Executive Order are explained. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

The U.S. Trade Representative announced framework agreements with Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, and Guatemala to remove tariffs on products not produced in the U.S., while securing commitments to improve market access, regulatory transparency, labor and environmental standards, and intellectual property protections.  For more information on this topic, listen to today's Two Minutes in Trade.  

Refunding IEEPA-related tariffs is straightforward, as CBP already has the infrastructure, authority, and experience to do it.  For more information, listen to today's Two Minutes in Trade.  

Jackson-Vanik could be repealed, providing NTR permanent status to 4 Central Asian nations. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

Imports of lamb are reportedly getting so "baaa'd" that the American Sheep Industry asks USTR to invoke section 201 on imports of lamb. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

Oral arguments before the SCOTUS lasted over 2 ½ hours on the delegation of Congress's taxing authority to the President to issue tariffs under the IEEPA. Would omitting tariffs as a tool during such an emergency represent a doughnut hole in the law, as counsel would suggest? 

Who is measuring whether or not the imposition of tariffs is effective? Anyone? Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

Vast opposition to trade measures under section 232 taken on PPE and related products. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade 

All eyes on the Supreme Court. Listen to the hearing tomorrow online and listen to today's Two Minutes in Trade for more. 

A few more details on the US-China tariffs and lower rates begin on November 10. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade  

Senate moves on joint resolutions to end IEEPA emergency tariffs on Brazil, Canada, and Mexico. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.

The hits keep coming as USTR announces a new Section 301 investigation into China's failure to fulfill its Phase I agreement purchase obligations. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.

Busy, busy, busy. Tariff or framework agreements were announced over the weekend. Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand & Vietnam. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

STR files an amicus before the Supreme Court, highlighting the negative impacts of the IEEPA tariffs on small businesses.  For more information, listen to today's Two Minutes in Trade. 

The de minimis case is still on hold, and other tariffs may be refunded. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

Stacking of tariffs is like playing Jenga, but the MHDV 232 proclamation clarified that some tariffs do NOT stack. Listen to Two Minutes in Trade for more. 

Penalties on Nicaragua could unravel the CAFTA-DR and hurt US companies. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

Trick or Treat? New section 232 tariffs on medium and heavy duty trucks and parts but auto tariff offset extended. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

A record CO₂ spike sparks global climate concern as shipping reforms stall and the U.S. debates carbon border taxes. For more information, listen to today's Two Minutes in Trade. 

The case of the missing House. Time to get to work!  Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

Last-minute changes on section 301 fees on ships, new 100% tariffs on cranes, and proposed new 150% tariffs. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

Busy week ahead with deadlines every day this week. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

Is China positioning for a negotiation on the IEEPA tariffs? Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

Hundreds of additional products may be added to the scope of the steel and aluminum tariffs in Section 232 Tariffs.  For more information, listen to today's Two Minutes in Trade.  

There's no money! CBP says refunds are on hold until the Treasury is funded. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

New Alliance focused on enforcement pushing for greater scrutiny on imports. Listen for More on Two Minutes in Trade.