Key Points: President Trump suspended additional ad valorem duties of up to 50% on certain Canadian imports under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 for three days, shifting the effective date from August 19 to August 22, 2026, covering the alcoholic beverages, dairy, and motor vehicles sectors.  Companies with Canadian supply chain exposure in the Covered Sectors should monitor developments closely, as ongoing negotiations may result in further presidential action — including an extension, permanent revocation, or imposition of...

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A report says companies are routing billions of goods from high-tariff countries like China through countries like Mexico, Vietnam and Malaysia. Key Points A White House report pegs tariff-evading transshipment at least $34.2 billion annually and names several countries as primary conduits for Chinese goods entering the U.S. under false origin claims. Customs and Border Protection is deploying an AI-powered enforcement system that cross-references origin declarations, routing data, and component sourcing to flag evasion at scale. Companies should review country-of-origin...

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Key Points A presidential proclamation issued August 13, 2026, imposes Section 232 tariffs of 100% on high-risk UAS and docking stations, and 25% on consumer and commercial drones under 25 kg, effective September 3, 2026.  Reduced tariff caps of 15% (EU, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Switzerland, Liechtenstein) and 10% (UK) apply only where importers certify that “substantially all” critical components originate from qualifying countries — a standard Commerce has not yet defined.  The Proclamation’s onshoring program allows companies that...

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