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On June 12, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”), through a Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) notice, issued a comprehensive new Forced Labor Enforcement Operational Guidance for importers.
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Husch Blackwell Secures Summary Judgment Ruling Which Reinforces Transportation Brokers’ General Lack of Standing to Sue Under the Carmack Amendment
On May 27, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California granted summary judgment in favor of Husch Blackwell client, Continuum Transportation Services Ltd. (Continuum).
USTR Opens Comment Period on Proposed U.S.-China “Board of Trade”
On June 2, 2026, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (“USTR”) announced a public comment period related to the development of a new government-to-government mechanism, a proposed U.S.-China…
What Supreme Court’s Recent Ruling On Last-Mile Driver Arbitration Means for Inter-State Logistics
On May 28, in Flowers Foods Inc. v. Brock, the Supreme Court ruled unanimously that a worker transporting goods can qualify for the Federal Arbitration Act’s Section 1 exemption…
USTR Proposes Section 301 Tariffs on Brazil
On June 1, 2026, the United States Trade Representative (“USTR”) proposed under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (“Section 301”) to…
President Trump Reduces Section 232 Tariffs on Certain Agricultural, Mobile Industrial, and HVAC Equipment [UPDATED June 5, 2026 with CSMS Instructions]
On June 1, 2026, President Trump issued a proclamation reducing tariff rates on certain agricultural equipment, mobile industrial equipment and machinery, and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (“HVAC”) equipment under…
President Trump Issues Executive Order to Bolster U.S. Customs Enforcement
On June 3, 2026, President Trump issued an executive order (“EO”) directing U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) to reform many of its enforcement provisions. Titled “Strengthening Customs Enforcement,” the…
U.S. Government Files Appeal of CIT Decision Ordering Universal Refunds of IEEPA Tariffs to All Importers
In the latest developments regarding tariffs paid under the International Economic Emergency Powers Act (“IEEPA”), the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) has formally appealed the U.S. Court of International Trade’s…
USTR Proposes 301 Tariffs on 60 Countries Following Forced Labor Findings; Requests Comments Before July 7th Hearing
On June 2, 2026, the United States Trade Representative (“USTR”) proposed tariffs under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (“Section 301”) on imports from 60 countries for their…
President Trump Reduces Section 232 Tariffs on Certain Agricultural, Mobile Industrial, and HVAC Equipment
On June 1, 2026, President Trump issued a proclamation reducing tariff rates on certain agricultural equipment, mobile industrial equipment and machinery, and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (“HVAC”) equipment under…
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