CBP's CTPAT alert for non-resident importers creates a market differentiator for CPTAT validated brokers, but with it comes some significant importer vetting responsibilities. What is the optimal approach for the trade community and CBP?

Detective Border and the case of the wandering origin. New White House paper announces widespread illegal transshipping and a new AI-based border initiative. Listen for more on Two Minutes In Trade.

TMIT Canada's tariff cliffhanger. One week before 50% tariffs on Canadian exports- will the countries resolve it before then? Listen to Two Minutes in Trade for more details.

Beijing's spin cycle - washing away the "so-called" excess capacity problem. Listen for more o info on Two Minutes in Trade.

Red ink, Red Alert. When a trade deficit means tariffs - a new bill would give authority to the President to impose more tariffs. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.

The Trump Administration's latest Section 232 aluminum action illustrates a broader shift toward trade policy by negotiation, linking tariff relief to concrete onshoring and investment commitments. The new program reinforces a growing Administration strategy in which both governments and companies can obtain tariff accommodations by reaching deals that advance U.S. manufacturing and supply chain objectives.

Tuba tariffs hit a sour note. Commerce proposes adding derivative products to the steel/aluminum/copper 232 tariffs. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.

Friday night was a tariff two-fer! New tariffs on patented pharmaceuticals and soon new tariffs on quartz surface products. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.

Forced labor enforcement is re-gaining momentum with 43 new entities added to the UFLPA Entity List on top of the recently issued Section 301 tariffs. Importers should prepare for more scrutiny and enforcement.