Practical guides on the most urgent trade compliance topics of 2026 — Section 232, USMCA review, UFLPA enforcement, HTS classification, and CBP requirements. Written by a 25-year trade compliance professional.
The most sweeping Section 232 overhaul since 2018. Steel and aluminum raised to 50%, tariffs now apply to full product value, 100% pharmaceutical tariffs effective July 31, copper reporting requirements, and a new incentive program for domestic aluminum production. Every rate, every date, every action item.
The 15% global surcharge expired automatically. The President cannot extend it. Here is what happens next, how to preserve refund rights, and how to model your costs for August 2026.
The global tariff surcharge that affected nearly every U.S. importer. Here is what it was, what was exempt, and how to calculate your exposure.
The Supreme Court's 9-0 ruling eliminated the FAAAA preemption shield. Here is exactly what brokers must do to protect against negligent hiring liability.
The USMCA joint review deadline was July 1, 2026. A contested renegotiation is underway. Here is what importers need to know.
Auto parts, aluminum, PVC, and electronics are the new UFLPA targets. CBP stopped 7,325 shipments in FY2025. Here is what every importer needs to know.
Most companies know about OFAC. Few screen all 11 required government lists. Here is what each list covers and why all of them matter.