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Cracking down on Customs Fraud using the False Claims Act

The FCA’s reach has expanded far beyond its wartime origins, encompassing fraud in healthcare, defense contracting, financial services, and, again, increasingly international trade and customs enforcement.

USTR: No Exceptions to Liberation Day Tariffs, Negotiations Underway

April 9, 2025—The Senate Finance Committee held a hearing yesterday to discuss President Trump’s trade policy agenda for 2025. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer testified, stating that President Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs would have no exceptions, including for products that rely on inputs not produced in the U.S. He expressed that the Administration is […]

Section 232 is Back – Retaliation Begins

March 12, 2025—President Trump reinstated Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum imports early today. The tariffs, originally imposed during President Trump’s first administration, apply a 25% duty on certain steel imports and derivative steel products. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) confirmed the reinstatement in CSMS #64348411 and CSMS #64384496, issued this morning. The […]

Legal Requirements, Challenges, and Solutions for US Exporters with their Record Keeping

By Michael Ford, Tradebridge Consulting The landscape of export compliance in the United States is defined by record-keeping requirements enforced through a complex web of federal regulations. These mandates, while critical for national security and trade transparency, impose some operational burdens on exporters. Recent regulatory updates, such as the Office of Foreign Assets Control’s (OFAC) […]

Tariffs: Who Pays the Price?

March 5, 2025—As President Trump’s tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China take effect this week, U.S. importers and exporters are weighing their options on how to handle the increased costs. Some companies are opting to absorb the expenses, while others warn that price increases may be inevitable. Chipotle CEO Scott Boatwright stated that the company […]

AAEI Statement on U.S. Import Tariffs

Over 100 years ago, the American Association of Importers and Exporters (AAEI) was founded based on the principle that free and fair trade opens markets and plays an integral role in the U.S.’s economic progress by expanding consumer choices and providing increased opportunities for U.S. workers and employers. Since the start of the second Trump […]

Reciprocal Tariffs: Where Might Trump Find Trade Barriers?

February 19, 2025—President Trump called for reciprocal tariffs on all U.S. trading partners in a memorandum signed on February 13. The “Fair and Reciprocal Plan” directs his advisors to report any trade barriers for U.S. businesses to the President. Reciprocal tariffs refer to tariffs—the taxes charged on imported goods—that the U.S. government plans to levy […]

Employment Market Outlook for 2025: Trade Compliance – Trends in Corporate America and Global Hiring

By Garrett Stephenson, President of Gateway Recruiting As we progress through 2025, the employment market presents both exciting opportunities and complex challenges. Global talent acquisition is evolving due to technological advancements, shifting workforce expectations, and economic changes. To stay competitive, organizations must adapt their hiring strategies, especially within Trade Compliance. Hybrid Work Models & Return-to-Office […]

CBP Releases Guidance Encouraging Importers to Use Isotopic Testing for Supply Chain Traceability

By Ana Hinojosa, Oritain Advisor and Former CBP Executive Director Regulations like the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) are not just passing trends – they are here to stay. With the focus on supply chain compliance getting tougher, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and other governments are asking importers to take increased and additional […]

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