Customs and Trade News Weekly Snapshots

Here is a review of the latest customs and international trade news:

Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

• CBP issued Their January 2025 monthly update. Highlights:
  • 1,977 goods were seized, including counterfeit goods.
  • 1,986 goods were stopped for suspected use of forced labor.
  • The $71 million in responsibilities and expenses were determined to be attributed to the U.S. government.
• Next 17-term Commercial Customs Advisory Committee (COAC) quarter Public meeting Will be held on Wednesday, March 5Th2025, 1:00-5:00 pm ET in Atlanta, Georgia.
• CBP Intercept The country’s first pest in Calexico port of entry.
• Chicago CBP Captured More than 161k forged stamps for us forever.
• On February 22, CBP will migrate ACE Portal Account User Access Management Features for the modern ACE Portal website to retire and will retire.

administrative

• exist Press ConferencePresident Donald Trump said he would “probably” make more comments on the scope of tariffs for cars on April 2, indicating that tariffs could be as high as 25%.

World Trade Organization (WTO)

• WTO members for the first time agree A comprehensive review of WTO functions is carried out to ensure that organizations can more effectively address the challenges faced by multilateral trading systems.

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

• The FDA has been updated Tips table For importers and customs brokers, apply for an entry to the Electronic Nicotine Delivery System (END) product.

U.S. Department of Commerce

• U.S. Senate vote 51-45 Confirmed Howard Lutnick as Business Secretary.

US Trade Representative (USTR)

• The USTR’s Special 301 Trade Policy Staff Committee Subcommittee was held Public hearing February 19, 2025, comments on 2025 Special 301.

Federal Maritime Commission (FMC)

• FMC released January 2025 Activity Report. Highlights:
  • Louis E. Sola appointed FMC Chairman
  • President Sora testifies against the Panama Canal in the U.S. Senate
  • FMC adjusts maximum penalties for statutory violations

Ministry of Energy

• Ministry of Energy Delaying Effective date for the new protection standards for walk-in coolers and freezers. The current effective date is March 21.

US International Trade Commission (USITC)

• USITC Decide Revoking existing anti-dumping and counter-attack tax orders from China’s steel frames could result in persistent or recurring material damage for a reasonably foreseeable period. Existing orders for importing these products from China will remain in place.

Congress

• Illinois representative Introduced The Combat Trade Cheating Act will allow domestic manufacturers to sue foreign producers for customs fraud.
• Senators Rankford, Kelly and Komani Reintroduction The Best Convenience Act will create a regional command center where CBP image technicians can view images generated by NII scans.

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