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Dec 5, 2024
CBP & CBSA Adjust Hours of Operations at Northern POEs

Effective January 6, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will adjust operating…

Nov 26, 2024
USDA Plans Increase in Import/Export Fees

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is seeking feedback on proposed changes to…

Nov 8, 2024
ITC Votes Against Aluminum Extrusion Investigations

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) found no significant harm to U.S. industry from aluminum extrusions imported under unfair pricing…

Oct 24, 2024
FMC Warns Against Retaliation Toward Shippers

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued a warning against retaliating against shippers who question invoices or file complaints, highlighting the…

Sep 24, 2024
USDA Ends Temporary Filing Codes for Organic Imports

Starting September 19, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Organic Program (NOP) will no longer accept temporary filing…

Aug 23, 2024
USTR Seeks Public Input on China and Russia

The Trade Policy Staff Committee is requesting input to assist the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) in preparing annual reports for…

Jul 9, 2024
APHIS Enforcement FY 2023 Overview

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has released its report on enforcement activities for FY 2023. Key statistics…

Jun 21, 2024
CBP Fact Sheet: FY 2023 Milestones

On June 12, CBP issued a fact sheet outlining its achievements and milestones during FY 2023. This includes processing over…

Jun 10, 2024
FMC: Decline in D&D Billings

During a May 29 meeting of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), an official from the commission reported that detention and…

May 7, 2024
APHIS announces user fee increase

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has announced a final rule to increase…