Here is a recap of the latest customs and international trade news: 

Administration  

  • President Trump issued an executive order on cutting fentanyl tariffs on China to 10%, effective Nov. 10.  
  • President Trump issued an executive order extending the suspension of the 34% reciprocal tariff rate on China until Nov. 10, 2026. 

Industry News  

  • The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump – the case that challenges whether the President has the authority to impose tariffs under IEEPA.  
  • Diaz Trade Law filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration, challenging the legal authority to impose tariffs under IEEPA. The case was filed in the CIT on behalf of several importers. 
  • A class action lawsuit was filed against the Trump Administration, challenging the legal authority to impose tariffs under IEEPA. The case was brought on behalf of small businesses that import from China and the EU and potentially includes thousands of class members.  

Customs and Border Protection (CBP)  

  • CBP issued a Harmonized System Update that covers updates for the Section 232 duties on medium and heavy-duty vehicles.  
  • CBP officers in Chicago seized a shipment containing counterfeit watches. If genuine, the merchandise would have had a combined Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price over $8.5 million. 
  • CBP officers in Louisville seized a shipment containing counterfeit watches. Louisville seized two shipments from Hong Kong the night of Oct. 28. If genuine, the merchandise would have had a combined Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of $6.6 million. 

United States Trade Representative (USTR)  

  • USTR received over 1,500 comments in its docket considering whether the U.S. wants to continue the USMCA. Many commenters urged the administration to reaffirm the agreement for another 16-year term.  

U.S. Census Bureau 

  • The U.S. Census Bureau released issue 31 of its TradeSource publication. The issue includes state-level trade statistics, export insights, new export tools, and more. 

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)  

  • The FDA issued 18 warning letters to owners of websites illegally marketing unapproved and misbranded botulinum toxin products, commonly called Botox. 

Congress  

  • Government shutdown – the FAA announced that due to the effects of the prolonged shutdown, flight capacity will be cut at 40 major airports by 10%. U.S. logistics companies warned that this could markedly slow deliveries of air freight right at the peak of the air shipping season.
  • Several members of the House Select Committee on China and the Foreign Affairs Committee sent a letter to the Commerce Department urging the department to restrict products from China in key sectors, including grid technology, pipelines, and water systems.  
  • House Representative Moolenaar of Michigan introduced a bill that would require entities seeking a license to export advanced artificial intelligence chips to countries of concern to certify that U.S. persons have priority in acquiring those chips. 
  • Senator Scott of Florida introduced The Protecting Americans from Harmful CCP Products Act, which would give the Consumer Product Safety Commission expanded authority to issue mandatory recalls of hazardous products manufactured or sold by Chinese companies. 

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