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Latest news and updates on US trade tariffs and import regulations.

Corruption and Customs Fees Weigh on Informal Trade at Central Africa’s Three-Border Hub - Business in Cameroon
March 12, 2026 ยท news.google.com Trade Tariff Import

Informal trade at Central Africa’s critical three-border hub is currently facing significant headwinds due to pervasive corruption and excessive customs fees. This vital economic artery connects Cameroon, the Central African Republic (CAR), and the Republic of Congo, serving as a crucial conduit for goods and livelihoods. The challenges highlighted indicate a difficult operating environment that burdens small-scale t…

How to prepare for a customs audit - The Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade
March 12, 2026 ยท TariffForge Export Trade Tariff

Title: How to prepare for a customs audit - The Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade Published: 2026-03-12T07:00:00.0000000+00:00 Link: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMigwFBVV95cUxQWlVka01oVUg3STVQOGk2U3Excm5vMWw0U0tNckVWUDlrOFNIbWRrU3M1bzhyOVgzUFFXcFpKVUwzemFZVUVOSFkzTUV2LW40TGNXT1VTWE9lV1kxaVAxemhCREFWTjRBTHB1ZzBtdnZzaFZKNHhRWjc1SHYtN2laM0UxQQ?oc=5 Summary: How to prepare for a customs audit …

Court of International Trade Resurrects Suit Challenging De Minimis Ban - Yahoo Finance
March 12, 2026 ยท TariffForge De Minimis Trade Tariff

Title: Court of International Trade Resurrects Suit Challenging De Minimis Ban - Yahoo Finance Published: 2026-03-12T07:00:00.0000000+00:00 Link: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikAFBVV95cUxNazZvdUJobTlndHZjenk5S3h3d3FDVm4zT1JXc25fbHpmZjlQWW1JOTIyM0lySXFidlhickJPMnN5djdPd3k1ZzRRazJiN0JHLVpaM2FRQXpmZjY3NjBkLU9lakVqWDFjVWdiOHl3U09qS29FNlFmN3NpaTllWDlmSEp0aFJGaFJGeDEwTHN0Qmo?oc=5 Summary: Court of International …

Apparently, the Government Can’t Refund Trump’s Illegal Tariffs as Easily as It Collected Them - Cato Institute
March 12, 2026 ยท TariffForge Tariff Trade Import

The Cato Institute recently published an article highlighting a potential challenge in the refunding of certain tariffs, suggesting that the government may be encountering difficulties in returning funds for what are described as "Trump's illegal tariffs." Published on March 12, 2026, the article's title, "Apparently, the Government Can’t Refund Trump’s Illegal Tariffs as Easily as It Collected Them," points to a sig…

Fact Sheet: USTR Initiates Section 301 Investigations into Structural Excess Capacity and Production in Manufacturing Sectors
March 11, 2026 ยท USTR Section 301 USTR Tariff

On March 11, 2026 , the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced the initiation of new investigations under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. These inquiries are specifically targeting "structural excess capacity and production in manufacturing sectors." This move signals a proactive stance by the USTR to address what it perceives as imbalances in global manufacturing capabilities and their potential i…

USTR Initiates Section 301 Investigations Relating to Structural Excess Capacity and Production in Manufacturing Sectors
March 11, 2026 ยท USTR Section 301 USTR Tariff

On March 11, 2026, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) officially initiated Section 301 investigations. These investigations are focused on issues related to "structural excess capacity and production in manufacturing sectors." This move signals a potential new phase of trade enforcement actions aimed at addressing what the USTR perceives as market distortions stemming from overproduction in certain industr…

Trump launches the next phase of his trade war with new investigations of key partners - NBC News
March 11, 2026 ยท TariffForge Trade War Trade Tariff

Title: Trump launches the next phase of his trade war with new investigations of key partners - NBC News Published: 2026-03-11T07:00:00.0000000+00:00 Link: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihgFBVV95cUxOTmE1R0Q2WmpXN3B6NkI1QUpDNjQ2RGY5M0NZakE5eERRMFJjUzhZVml2U1hSdUNWbno4VUx0QTBhNlk5LVU3Zm1FTGpyTzBLWWFQOFFlUUw3alV0NXhFNTM4dUpDOHRwYnhNSnV4TnhYWWF3NUZXdG5KRjdHaGF0bWZucDVSUQ?oc=5 Summary: Trump launches the next ph…