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Trade intelligence for exporters and importers — tariffs, compliance, and logistics, backed by official data.
Why Buying From America Is Easier Than It Looks
The U.S. shipped a record $2.2 trillion in goods in 2025, and a government platform, BuyUSA, exists to connect foreign buyers straight to U.S. suppliers.
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Trade Fraud Enforcement Hit $1B in Under a Year
DOJ's Trade Fraud Task Force passed $1 billion in a year, and CBP assessed $2.1 billion in penalties. Even honest importers face False Claims Act risk.
September 22, 2026
The 100% Pharma Tariff Isn't 100% for Everyone
On September 29, the Section 232 drug tariff goes live for most importers. The headline is 100%, but your rate may be 15% or 0%. Know your lane before entry.
September 21, 2026
The World's #1 Brand Is Still Made in America
America's top 500 brands hit a record $6.44 trillion, and the U.S. holds the #1 nation-brand spot. Even amid friction, the world keeps buying American.
September 20, 2026
USMCA Still Stands, but Your Nearshoring Math Just Changed
On July 1, 2026, the U.S. declined to renew USMCA for another 16 years. The deal still stands, but nearshoring to reach the U.S. is now a moving target.
September 20, 2026
De Minimis Is Suspended. Now Every Parcel Has a Job.
The $800 de minimis shortcut is suspended now and repealed by law in July 2027. Low-value trade just moved from an exemption model to an entry-and-data model.
September 20, 2026
China Ship-Fee Truce Ends Nov 9: What Comes Back
A per-ton fee on China-linked ships has sat at $0 since November 2025. The truce expires November 9, 2026, with no extension deal yet. What snaps back.
September 20, 2026
Peak Season Came Early. Then It Refused to End.
February forecasts predicted a tariff-driven cargo slump. Instead the peak stretched into September, the busiest month of 2026. What the extended peak means.
September 20, 2026
EXIM's December 31 Sunset: What U.S. Exporters Need to Do Now
The Export-Import Bank's charter expires December 31, 2026. If Congress doesn't reauthorize it, EXIM can't approve new export deals. What exporters should do.
September 19, 2026
Your Supplier Isn't on the List. CBP Can Still Detain Your Shipment.
DHS just added 43 firms to the UFLPA forced-labor list, a record 187 total. Why 'my supplier isn't listed' won't save your shipment, and what will.
September 19, 2026
The IEEPA Tariffs Are Dead — Here's What U.S. Importers Actually Owe Now
The Supreme Court struck down the IEEPA tariffs. What still applies, what replaced them, and how importers can claim refunds before deadlines hit.
September 19, 2026
Welcome to Fromerica — From America to Anywhere
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September 19, 2026