The Strengthening Export Controls Compliance Act (H.R. 8288, introduced April 15 by Reps. Amo, D-R.I., and Shreve, R-Ind.) would codify an annual Bureau of Industry and Security conference, require BIS to conduct industry outreach on new export control rules, and require BIS to report to Congress on its efforts to educate and inform industry to bolster compliance.

CROSS Ruling  This ruling clarifies the role of technology providers in the Customs space.  It is important reading for Tech providers

Mexico, US Discuss Stronger ROO for 'Key Industrial Goods' in USMCA Talks

Allies Forge New Trade Paths as US Retreats, Panel Says

EMTC seeks to provide diverse viewpoints on tax, trade and transportation topics. 

Canadian Company Fastfrate Acquires Omnitrans

Iran Reportedly Seizes Container Ships Amid Ceasefire Extension

House Republican proposes small-business tax cut to pair with GOP federal budget package

Small businesses should follow this bill along with EMTC  A qualified deduction for noncorporate businesses would be 23%

How FedEx, UPS, and DHL plan to pass tariff refunds along to customers

Trucking company owner suing state over 'millionaires tax' says policy hits small businesses

Washington State is placing a 9.9% tax on "millionaires" which may include small business owners whose profit is taxed as personal income for LLCs. Citizen Action Defense Fund has launched a lawsuit against the tax on small business. 

CSMS # 68340863 - UPDATE - Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) for IEEPA Refunds, April 20, 2026, Deployment 

There are 10 entry scenarios that are not eligible for Phase 1.  If you are working with a broker fully understand what they are charging you and what services are included in their fee.