The existing contract for 45,000 workers expires on September 30. The U.S. Labor Department has contacted the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) as port workers threaten to go…
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Administration Addresses Increasing De Minimus Shipments
Departments of Homeland Security and Commerce implement changes in tariff-exempt importing. The Departments of Homeland Security and Commerce announced that they will take action regarding “the exponential growth…
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President Calls for Greater Penalties on Pill Press Importers
Illegal fentanyl has become a leading cause of death for young adults. President Joe Biden recently called for stricter security measures around pill presses and pill press importers,…
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Army Corps of Engineers Announces Full Reopening of Baltimore Shipping Channel
Maryland governor says the operation to restore the channel was “remarkably complex.” The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced on Monday that the Fort McHenry Federal Channel…
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DHS Adds 26 Chinese Textile Companies to Forced Labor List
Those listed are prohibited from exporting goods into the U.S. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) added 26 textile companies based in China to the Uyghur Forced Labor…
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FTC Issues Refunds for False “Made in USA” Claims
A motocross and ATV parts manufacturer deceptively advertised imported products. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is issuing over $180,000 in refunds to consumers affected by misleading claims by…
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President Hikes Tariffs on Chinese Imports
Sectors include electric vehicles, microchips, and medical products. President Joe Biden announced a variety of increases in tariffs on imported Chinese goods from the White House Rose Garden…
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DHS Announces Strategy to Address Illegal Textile Trade
Will heighten screening, cargo compliance, and law enforcement The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently released an updated strategy to address the illicit trade of textiles in the…
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DOJ Charges Individuals in Iran’s Oil Trafficking Network
U.S. scrutiny has intensified during the Israel-Hamas conflict. The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced multiple charges against seven defendants allegedly linked to Iran’s oil trafficking network. While petroleum…
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Supreme Court Hears Cases Challenging Federal Agencies’ Authority
The Chevron deference standard is under consideration. The Supreme Court heard arguments this past week on cases questioning the legitimacy of the Chevron deference, which allows government agencies…
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