📰 Tariff Newsletter
Latest news and updates on US trade tariffs and import regulations.
Tariff exemption for small packages ends this week - PBS
Importers, customs brokers, and trade compliance professionals should take note of an important upcoming change: the tariff exemption for small packages is set to conclude this week . According to a report published on August 26, 2025, this long-standing exemption will no longer be in effect, potentially leading to new cost implications for goods imported in small package formats. This policy shift will directly impa…
USMCA Rapid Response Labor Mechanism Panel Finds Denial of Rights by Atento Servicios
On August 21, 2025 , the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced that a United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) Rapid Response Labor Mechanism (RRLM) panel has issued a finding that Atento Servicios denied workers their rights. This determination highlights the continued enforcement of labor provisions under the USMCA and signals ongoing vigilance regarding labor practices in Mexico. This finding di…
Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force Release of the 2025 Update to the UFLPA Strategy
On August 19, 2025, the Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force (FLETF) announced the release of the 2025 Update to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Strategy. This update signifies the FLETF's ongoing commitment to combating forced labor in global supply chains, particularly concerning goods originating from or linked to the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) of the People's Republic of China. The UFL…
USTR Announces Fiscal Year 2026 WTO Tariff-Rate Quota Allocations for Raw Cane Sugar, Refined and Specialty Sugar, and Sugar-Containing Products
On August 15, 2025 , the United States Trade Representative (USTR) made a significant announcement regarding the import of certain sugar products. The USTR released the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 World Trade Organization (WTO) Tariff-Rate Quota (TRQ) allocations for raw cane sugar , refined and specialty sugar , and sugar-containing products . This annual announcement is crucial for importers planning their operations for…
Effective Tariff Rates and Revenues (Updated through June 2025) - Penn Wharton Budget Model
The Penn Wharton Budget Model (PWBM) recently released an important update on effective tariff rates and projected revenues for the United States, extending its analysis through June 2025. This comprehensive report offers critical insights for importers, customs brokers, and trade compliance officers, highlighting the continued impact of existing trade policies and outlining new tariff adjustments. The findings indic…
The Implications of the Trump Administration’s New Tariffs on Imports from Taiwan - Global Taiwan Institute
Importers and trade compliance professionals should be aware of recent developments concerning new tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration on imports originating from Taiwan. The Global Taiwan Institute reported on these implications in an article published on August 13, 2025 . While the summary of the report indicates the imposition of these new tariffs, specific details regarding the affected Harmonized Tariff …
Trade Agreements, Explained - Council on Foreign Relations
The Council on Foreign Relations has published a new article titled "Trade Agreements, Explained." This resource, made available on August 12, 2025 , aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of international trade agreements. For professionals in import and trade compliance, this publication offers a timely overview of the mechanisms and implications of these critical accords that shape global commerce. This exp…