UPDATE: Potential LA/Long Beach Port Strike Expected to Be Delayed to November 4
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ILWU Local 26 watchmen may strike at six LA-Long Beach container terminals as early as November 1, which could halt vessel, yard, and gate operations....
Potential ILWU Strike at Los Angeles and Long Beach Ports
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ILWU Local 26 watchmen may strike at six LA-Long Beach container terminals as early as November 1, which could halt vessel, yard, and gate operations....
Update on IEEPA Tariff Litigation and Potential Refunds
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On October 8, 2026, the CIT certified a class action over IEEPA tariffs paid between February 2025 and February 2026. What it could mean for importer refunds....
Transpacific rates stay high after Golden Week as North China congestion persists. Plus a data center-driven air peak, Rhine record lows, and truck capacity....
New U.S. import pricing rules for polysilicon and derivatives take effect Dec. 4, 2026, including minimum prices, tariffs, and compliance requirements....
U.S. Customs Merchandise Processing Fee Increase Effective October 1, 2026
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Starting October 1, 2026, CBP's merchandise processing fee minimum rises to $34.58 and maximum to $670.86. The 0.3464% ad valorem rate stays the same....
Trump Administration Announces Canadian Product Import Bans and Modifications to Section 338 Tariffs
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Import Canadian goods? See which products face new Section 338 import bans on September 29 and which are removed from the 50% tariff on September 15....
Transpacific rates rise ahead of Golden Week as typhoons congest Shanghai and Ningbo. Plus Panama Canal cuts, U.S. trucking, Europe delays, and Red Sea news....
CBP Issues Guidance on New Section 232 Duties for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and Components
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Importing drones or UAS parts? See which HTSUS codes face 100%, 25%, or 0% Section 232 duties under CBP's new guidance, and what changes in February 2027....
Transpacific rates hold high as Typhoon Dolphin disrupts Shanghai, Ningbo, and Yantian. Plus Panama Canal transit cuts and surcharges, and India rate spikes....