Key insights IEEPA tariffs have been ruled unlawful and collections have stopped, but the broader tariff environment remains fluid as replacement tariffs and new trade actions emerge. Refunds are expected, but they won’t be automatic — importers must take affirmative steps in CBP’s ACE system (including electronic refund setup) to receive payment. Companies should plan for related interest, accounting/tax impacts, and potential downstream or transfer‑pricing analysis. Tariffs have been a major cost — and headache — for importers since they were...

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The Iran Conflict, Tariff Uncertainty, and Geopolitics Continue to Impact Supply Chains All Over – When Will It End? Global Ports The Headlines: The ongoing conflict with Iran and its impact on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea are an obvious challenge for the region. And the disruptions have quickly spread globally, up and down supply chains, creating immediate delays at Asian ports (particularly China and India). Getting less attention is the tension over control of ports outside...

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The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is one of the most important new cybersecurity regulations affecting companies that sell or import technology products into the European Union. For businesses exporting goods to the EU, the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) introduces mandatory cybersecurity requirements for a wide range of digital products. Companies that fail to comply could face restricted market access, penalties, or product recalls. If your business manufactures, imports, or distributes products with digital components, understanding the CRA is critical to...

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