The Impact of Trade Sanctions on Global Logistics In today’s interconnected world, trade sanctions have become a powerful tool that governments use to influence foreign policy. For those in shipping, freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and global logistics, these sanctions can disrupt operations, increase costs, and upend long-established trade routes. But what exactly are trade sanctions, […]

Back in February, Trump raised the Section 232 tariff on aluminum from 10% to 25% and expanded its scope. The Section 232 tariff on steel remained at 25%, but additional steel derivatives were added to the list of targeted products. On Friday, March 7, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) took the next step; […]

International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code The International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code is a globally recognized framework established by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to enhance security for ships, cargo, and port facilities. Implemented under SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) Chapter XI-2, the ISPS Code aims to detect and […]

Current Tariffs Looking for specific tariff information? Click through to our pages on Sections 122, 232, and 301 tariffs. Tariffs in Effect Below is a summary of the current tariffs in effect as of 3/25/26. This table is updated regularly to reflect the latest trade and import duty rates. Use this resource to quickly reference […]

Trump’s Trade Tariff Updates Looking for a full list of tariffs by Country? Check out our Current Tariffs page. Need to claim a tariff refund? Head to our CAPE Resource page  7/24/2026 Section 301 Forced Labor Tariffs: What Importers Need to Know USTR has completed 60 Section 301 investigations into economies that failed to impose […]

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On September 18, 2024, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced several updates related to its ongoing four-year review of Section 301 tariffs on certain products from China used in domestic manufacturing.  Yesterday, the USTR released additional instructions on how to file an exclusion request on the applicable machinery products classified under the 312 HTSUS subheadings […]

On September 13, 2024, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) revealed several updates regarding China 301 tariffs, following public input on its notice dated May 28, 2024. The actions include new and increased tariffs on 382 products across various sectors, including electric vehicle batteries, semiconductors, medical supplies, and critical minerals. These tariff changes are set to […]

After entering an official lockout yesterday, Canada rail operations are expected to resume after the Canadian Government ordered the CPKC and CN to enter binding arbitration. The action came 16 hours after Teamsters’ workers were locked out over the labor agreement impasse. CPKC has not released an official statement, but CN said it would resume […]

As we alluded to in our Flash yesterday, today the Canadian National (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) initiated a lockout of the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC), impacting approximately 9,000 workers, including conductors and engineers. There has been no indication of when a resolution might be reached or how long the lockout could […]

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The CBP must have seen our Shap Flash yesterday about not including information on the extension of current 301 exclusions because they announced them today! The exclusions previously set to expire on May 31st, 2024 have all been extended for 20 days through June 14th, to allow for a transition period due to changes. Please […]