DOJ appeal throws fresh uncertainty into tariff refund process

“The endgame is clear: the government is trying to keep as much of the remaining money as possible,” said Reed Smith attorney Michael Lowell.

By Alexei Alexis • June 8, 2026

EEOC moves to axe EEO-1 reporting

The agency wants to scrap a variety of employer reporting requirements, according to a plan sent to the White House in May.

By Caroline Colvin • June 5, 2026

Trump admin appeals aspects of tariff refund order

The Department of Justice said the Court of International Trade lacks the authority to mandate refunds for all finally liquidated entries.

By Phil Neuffer • Updated June 3, 2026

Supreme Court decision raises stakes for broker hiring practices

The landmark decision found that a third party can be sued for negligent hiring, creating a shakeup in how brokers defend their businesses in future lawsuits.

By David Taube • June 3, 2026

US eyes new tariffs for China, EU, Mexico and more after labor probes

The potential levies of either 10% or 12.5% would apply to 60 trading partners, although the proposal listed several product exemptions.

By Max Garland • June 3, 2026

FMC can help ocean shippers in 3 key ways, chair says

The agency aims to get ahead of any issues and go “where the puck is going, rather than being reactive to certain issues that have occurred,” Laura DiBella told Supply Chain Dive.

By Alejandra Carranza • June 3, 2026

USTR floats 25% tariff on Brazil imports

The agency proposed the levy as a result of a Section 301 investigation launched last year, with a public hearing set for July 6.

By Antone Gonsalves • June 2, 2026

Trump further tweaks steel, aluminum, copper tariffs

A greater range of industrial and agricultural equipment made with the metals will temporarily face a reduced 15% levy starting June 8, per the White House.

By Phil Neuffer • June 2, 2026

USTR initiates Section 301 probe of Vietnam

The White House’s investigation, frequently used as a precursor to tariffs, will evaluate the country’s intellectual property acts, policies and practices.

By Kelly Stroh • May 29, 2026

CFOs face tricky tariff refund questions as process gains steam

Faster-than-expected results are easing early operational fears while shifting attention to decisions on accounting, tax and financial reporting issues.

By Alexei Alexis • May 29, 2026

UP, NS revised merger application moves ahead

The Surface Transportation Board is now considering the updated materials, and asked both parties to submit supplemental information by July 27.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 28, 2026

Walmart ties expected tariff refunds to price strategy amid cost pressures

CFO John David Rainey said potential recoveries would be directed toward lowering prices as fuel costs pressure consumers.

By Alexei Alexis • May 28, 2026

Full tariff refunds for de minimis imports? US says no

A lawsuit aims to revive the exemption and land refunds on all tariffs for shipments that would have qualified, but the Justice Department offered a rebuttal.

By Max Garland • May 27, 2026

CBP raises accepted tariff refunds to $85B

As of May 22, about $20.6 billion in certified refunds with interest have been completed through Customs and Border Protection’s dedicated portal.

By Antone Gonsalves • May 26, 2026

US and China to establish trade board, tout agriculture commitments

The two countries will use the board to manage bilateral trade for certain goods, and they also aim to resolve some non-tariff barriers in agriculture.

By Kelly Stroh • May 18, 2026

NAM calls for making the USMCA even more manufacturing friendly

The “most pro-U.S. manufacturing trade agreement in history” can still be enhanced during negotiations at the six-year mark with process improvements, the National Association of Manufacturers said in a new report.

By Jeffrey Kinney • May 18, 2026

General Motors sourcing 100% renewable energy for US operations

The company claims it is the first U.S. automaker to reach the milestone for U.S. operations and said it matched 70% of its global electricity use with renewables in 2025.

By Zoya Mirza • May 14, 2026

Importers weigh lawsuits as Trump’s 10% global tariff faces appeal

Importers should consider filing lawsuits to try to halt the collection of President Donald Trump's Section 122 tariffs, which a trade court ruled are illegal, lawyers said.

By Antone Gonsalves • Updated May 13, 2026

CBP approves $35B in tariff refunds for defunct levies

A recently launched agency portal has validated and begun paying returns for over 8 million entries subject to duties struck down by the Supreme Court this year.

By Phil Neuffer • May 13, 2026

Trump gives EU July 4 deadline to implement tariff deal

The president said he will raise tariffs on EU imports if the bloc does not “deliver their side of the Deal,” while EU leaders say the ratification process is progressing.

By Phil Neuffer • May 8, 2026

Trade court rules Trump’s 10% global tariff illegal

Despite saying the levy was "unauthorized by law,” the U.S. Court of International Trade did not issue a universal stay.

By Phil Neuffer • Updated May 22, 2026

DOJ confirms antitrust investigation into top beef producers

A top official said the Justice Department is using “every law enforcement tool available to help reduce food prices.”

By Sarah Zimmerman • May 7, 2026

USTR to review China tariffs as Section 301 takes center stage

The agency is reviewing levies installed under the statute during the first Trump administration while advancing additional probes.

By Phil Neuffer • May 6, 2026

Trump targets EU cars, trucks with 25% tariff

The U.S. president said he would install the levy next week because the bloc “is not complying” with a trade agreement struck last summer.

By Phil Neuffer • May 1, 2026

CBP’s tariff refund portal is performing better than expected

The agency said it anticipates returning funds to importers as early as May 12, according to a notice published Monday. 

By Phil Neuffer • Updated May 4, 2026