Top Stories: China’s New Export Controls, USMCA, and USTR Announces Changes
October 15, 2025—Top Stories: China’s New Export Controls Spark Brief Trade Skirmish Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday said the United States is in talks with China about how to de-escalate a trade war that reignited last week after Beijing announced plans to impose export controls on rare earth magnets used in a variety of […]
Embedding “Reasonable Care” in U.S. Trade Compliance: A Practical Guide for Businesses
Reasonable care isn’t a checkbox—it’s a mindset. When clearly communicated, thoroughly documented, and embraced across all levels, it becomes a powerful safeguard for your company’s trade operations.
Top Stories: Trump-Carney Meeting, Truck Tariff Date, EU Steel Tariffs
October 8, 2025—Top Stories: Trump’s Meeting with Carney Provides Little Insight into USMCA Renewal Goals President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he is open to renegotiating the North American trade pact he signed during his first term but also left open the possibility of abandoning the trilateral framework altogether. “We could renegotiate it, and that […]
AAEI Statement on Government Shutdown
The American Association of Exporters and Importers (AAEI) releases the following statement urging Congress and the Administration to enact legislation to prevent a government shutdown. “Trade is a critical component of the American economy. Inoperative supply chains impact American businesses productivity and growth. U.S. importers and exporters rely on the functions of government to provide […]
Product Passports: From Reactive Compliance to ‘Global Entry’
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM ET View Recording For decades, global trade compliance has been a manual, reactive scramble through opaque supply chains. While regulators have historically used technology to enforce trade laws, the burden of proof and costly delays have always fallen on the trusted importer. The era of compliance based on good faith […]
Cracking Down on Customs Fraud Using the False Claims Act (Pt.1)
FCA, one of the government’s oldest civil fraud enforcement tools, is now being used to prosecute alleged customs fraud.
AI and Reasonable Care: Meeting Importer and Broker Obligations with Confidence
Misclassification isn’t a mistake—it’s a liability.
Top Stories: Government Shutdown, Timber Tariffs, and Export Controls
October 1, 2025—Top Stories: White House Orders Government Shutdown White House budget director Russell Vought on Tuesday evening directed federal agencies to begin implementing their shutdown plans after Senate Democrats blocked a Republican plan to keep the government open beyond midnight. The leaders of executive branch departments and agencies “should now execute their plans for […]
Cost Savings Opportunities for Proper Classification: Foundations, Applications, Compliance & Enforcement
Misclassification isn’t a mistake—it’s a liability.
Clearing the Way: Product Passports Are Changing Trade
CBP has adopted Altana Product Passports as a new way to validate goods before they reach the border. It’s a simple idea with transformational potential: a digital passport for a product that carries only the essential information needed for clearance.