U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has introduced Phase 1 of its new CAPE (Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries) system, marking an important step toward processing refunds tied to expired IEEPA tariffs. While this update provides more clarity, the rollout is limited and importers should understand what qualifies and what to expect.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has introduced a new ACE report designed to improve visibility into refund processing issues. The REV-613 ACH Rejected Refunds Report allows importers, brokers, and filers to identify refunds that have been rejected specifically due to missing or incorrect banking information.

At Radius International, we closely monitor developments in global trade to help our customers stay ahead of changes that could impact their imports and supply chains. Recently, the U.S. government has made a significant shift in its trade policy, which could affect businesses across multiple industries.

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced on March 11 that it has initiated a series of investigations under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 to examine the impact of structural overcapacity in global manufacturing sectors.

Recent geopolitical developments in the Middle East have created significant disruption across key global shipping corridors, particularly impacting container shipping routes through the Persian Gulf and Red Sea.

Recent federal trade actions have reshaped the tariff landscape once again. In late February, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not authorize the imposition of tariffs. Shortly thereafter, a new temporary import surcharge was introduced under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974.

Global trade in 2026 is facing a wave of uncertainty as tariffs continue to shift and evolve. For U.S. importers, this means navigating rising costs, changing regulations, and an overall lack of consistency in trade policy.

Chinese New Year 2026 begins on February 17th, marking one of the most significant annual disruptions to global supply chains. Each year, factories across China and parts of Asia close for 2–3 weeks as workers return home to celebrate. However, the impact extends far beyond the holiday itself. Production slowdowns typically begin one to two weeks prior to the official holiday and can linger weeks after factories reopen due to labor shortages and backlogged orders.

President Donald Trump announced this week that the United States will reduce the reciprocal tariff rate applied to goods imported from India from 25% to 18%, signaling a notable shift in U.S.–India trade relations.

President Trump announced on January 26, 2026, that the United States will reinstate 25% tariffs on select imports from South Korea, reversing the previously reduced 15% rate that had been applied under a provisional trade agreement framework.