A key date is approaching regarding changes to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) e-Filing requirements. Transmodal strongly suggests that importers review this information and take steps to ensure they are ready for the July 8, 2026 start date. Note that it is up to the importer to make sure the necessary information is communicated to the proper parties (including your customs br...
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Most importers are making the same mistake right now: assuming the court ruling automatically means tariff relief is coming. It doesn’t.
Most importers are focused on getting IEEPA refunds filed. Very few are focused on how easily those refunds can now be intercepted, delayed, or compromised.
The month-long U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran has triggered the most severe disruption to global maritime trade in modern history. Three overlapping crises — the near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a renewed Houthi threat in the Red Sea, and a historic oil price spike — are converging to reshape the economics and logistics of international shipping.
Meta Description: The March 2026 Made in America EO exposes importers to dual CBP and FTC enforcement. Learn the compliance risks and action steps.
What Happened On March 10, 2026, China's COSCO Shipping — along with its subsidiary OOCL — suspended all container services at the Port of Balboa, located at the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal. All arrivals, departures, and bookings at Balboa have been canceled effective immediately, with cargo being rerouted to alternative ports including Cristobal on the Atlantic side.