Two Minutes in Trade - Duty Refunds? Not All Superheroes Wear Capes
Release Date: 03/13/2026
Two Minutes in Trade - AI – More than Another Tool in the Broker’s Toolshed?
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CBP has issued its most comprehensive ruling to date on the legal limitations of AI as it relates to customs business. While consistent with prior decisions, it’s got the trade community re-evaluating their automated data flows.
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Two Minutes in Trade - A Legislative Path to Stabilizing Tariff Policy for U.S. Manufacturers
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A rare case of Congressional creativity for tariff relief designed to spur manufacturing. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.
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Two Minutes in Trade - Seeking Big Thinkers: ITAC Program Invites New Members
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ITAC applications are now being accepted. A great way to help shape international trade policy. Listen to Two Minutes in Trade for more info.
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Two Minutes in Trade - Ecuador Agreement Shows New Tariff Commitments by the U.S.
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The U.S.–Ecuador Agreement on Reciprocal Trade is the first agreement signed since the IEEPA tariffs were struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court, what is it about and what does it mean for the future of such agreements with the U.S.?
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Two Minutes in Trade - You Can’t Kill a Tariff: The Administration’s Plan B, C, and D
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Another section 301 investigation - on 86 countries! If they don’t have or enforce laws prohibiting imports made with forced labor, tariffs! Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.
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Two Minutes in Trade - Duty Refunds? Not All Superheroes Wear Capes
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CBP has announced its new ACE functionality, the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries or “CAPE”, to streamline IEEPA tariff refunds. When will it be ready, and what capabilities can we expect?
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Two Minutes in Trade - USTR Has Initiated Section 301 Investigations Without Delay
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Wasting no time. USTR launches a Section 301 investigation on the EU + 15 other countries for “overproduction” and “excess capacity”. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.
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Two Minutes in Trade - Tariff Backlash Builds on Capitol Hill Ahead of a Tight Election Year
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TMIT Clause 8 of Article 1 in the Constitution is calling! It wants its tariff authority back. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.
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Two Minutes in Trade - Congress Takes Aim at Non‑Resident Importers of Record
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Non-resident importers of record need to rethink that status. A new bill will limit NIRs requiring resident status. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.
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Two Minutes in Trade - IEEPA Refunds: Too Much Work for Everyone… Except Importers, Apparently
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IEEPA tariff refunds are coming…but in ACE years. So, how long is that? Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.
info_outlineCBP has announced its new ACE functionality, the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries or “CAPE”, to streamline IEEPA tariff refunds. When will it be ready, and what capabilities can we expect?