Two Minutes in Trade - Shutdown Showdown: Congress on a Two‑Seat Tightrope
Release Date: 01/14/2026
Two Minutes in Trade - Shutdown Showdown: Congress on a Two‑Seat Tightrope
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The Congressional Cabaret is in full swing as money, money, money talks continue. Will a shutdown be averted? Listen to Two Minutes in Trade for more.
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2026 Is Here: Get Ready for a Wild Ride in Trade Compliance
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2026 is the dawning of the Age of Enforcement. Listen for more details on Two Minutes in Trade.
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Two Minutes In Trade - Sew Far, Sew Good: Haiti HELP Being Stitched Back Together
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Two Minutes in Trade - A Short Update on the Upcoming Continuing Education Requirements for Licensed Customs Brokers
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Licensed customs brokers who received their licenses prior to 2024 have until January 31, 2027, the end of the current triennial period, to complete 20 continuing education (CE) credits. This update reminds brokers of this requirement and discusses proper recordkeeping.
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Two Minutes in Trade - New Year, New Tariffs!
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New Tariffs were put in place on January 1, so Happy New 2026 Tariffs! These tariffs that had been announced all the way back by the Biden administration and cover batteries, facemasks, and medical gloves from China under Section 301.
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Two Minutes in Trade - Increase in SEC 232 Furniture Tariffs Delayed
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On the last day of 2025, the administration issued a proclamation delaying for another year the increase in tariffs on certain upholstered products, kitchen cabinets, and vanities. For more information, listen to today's Two Minutes in Trade.
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Two Minutes in Trade - FCC Adds Foreign Drones to its Covered List
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On December 22, the FCC added all foreign drones (and critical components) to its Covered List. Without FCC authorization, it will be prohibited to import or sell new foreign drone models in the United States.
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Two Minutes in Trade - Let's Dress the Trade Christmas Tree!
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Happy holidays! Did we pick your favorite ornaments to adorn our trade Christmas tree?
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Two Minutes in Trade - UFLPA Enforcement and the Latest WRO Developments
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WRO’s and UFLPA remind us why knowing your supply chain is free from forced labor is so important. New WRO on tires from European country today. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.
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Two Minutes in Trade - CBP’s Ramp Rulings Threaten ADA Accessibility
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CBP is trying to rewrite history and revoke Nairobi's status for smaller ramps used for wheelchair access to homes. Comments can be submitted. Listen for more info on Two Minutes in Trade.
info_outlineThe Congressional Cabaret is in full swing as money, money, money talks continue. Will a shutdown be averted? Listen to Two Minutes in Trade for more.