U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has confirmed that the CAPE (Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries) refund process for IEEPA duties will go live on Monday, April 20, 2026. This development establishes the official…
A geopolitical dispute over the Panama Canal has spilled into the shipping lanes, and the ripple effects are being felt across global supply chains. Over the past several weeks, China has dramatically increased its detention…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 2026 Milwaukee, WI — Milwaukee-based M.E. Dey & Co., a 119-year-old Customs Broker and Freight Forwarder, is proud to announce a planned leadership transition that reinforces the company’s long-term commitment to…
Escalating military strikes between the U.S., Israel, and Iran have pushed one of the world’s most critical trade corridors into crisis. Following Iranian retaliation and the announcement that navigation through the Strait of Hormuz has…
In a 6–3 decision, the Court ruled that the President does not have authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose tariffs. The administration had relied on that 1977 statute to justify…
For businesses that import goods into the United States, understanding how and why U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) conducts audits is essential. CBP audits are not random “gotcha” events. They are a part of…
As we move into the second month of 2026, concerns surrounding the global supply chain—and the ripple effects on trader futures and business planning are coming into sharper focus. What once felt like background noise…
To our valued customers, As we reflect on 2025, one theme stands out: change arrived fast. The recently published New Tariff Requirements for 2025 by CBP is not only a useful resource but a vivid illustration recapping…
Cargo theft across the U.S. supply chain continues to increase, with rail and intermodal freight emerging as a growing target—particularly in and around major Midwest rail corridors. One trend shippers and importers should be especially…