Two Minutes in Trade - USTR Explains 2026 Trade Policy to Congress
Release Date: 04/22/2026
Two Minutes in Trade - Section 122: More CAPE-able Tariff Refunds on the Way?
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In a 2-1 decision the CIT has ruled the section 122 tariffs unlawful. Here’s what importers should be thinking about for a possible round-two of refunds in light of an almost certain appeal.
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Two Minutes in Trade - USTR Seeking Comments on Section 301 Tariffs
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Speak now or forever hold your peace. USTR seeks input on its review of the necessity for the China Section 301 tariffs on goods in Lists 1 and 2. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.
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Two Minutes in Trade - USTR Puts Vietnam in the Penalty Box—Section 301 Could Be Next
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Vietnam is getting Priority Status - but it’s not the benefit you might think. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade
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Two Minutes in Trade - How to Check Your IEEPA Refund Status in ACE
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Show me the money! CAPE edition. CBP announces new reports to help importers track their refund status. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.
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Two Minutes in Trade - China’s Decree 834: New Legal Risks for Supply-Chain Diversification
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When de-risking becomes a risk. China’s new Decree 834 could put companies at risk. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.
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Two Minutes in Trade - Cheers to Less Tariff Stress (and More Derby Mess)
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Bourbon, Barrels, BMWs and Blacklists. It’s a busy Friday. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.
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Two Minutes in Trade - CBP Turns Up the Heat on Cabotage
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Cabotage- you can’t eat it, and you can’t do it either. Listen to Two Minutes in Trade for more info
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Two Minutes in Trade - CBP Says IEEPA Tariff Refunds Could Begin as Early as May 11
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CBP rolls out the incubator for tariff refunds - CAPE- and some entries have been cleared for refunds - but don’t count your chickens yet. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.
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Two Minutes in Trade - Mexico’s New Tariff Landscape with Fine Print
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From temporary to permanent- Mexico makes increases stick and requires more proof for exemptions. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.
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Two Minutes in Trade - Section 232: Technical Fixes Are Here
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Clean up on aisle 99.....HTS chapter 99, that is. Commerce is correcting Section 232 tariffs on steel/Al/, and copper. Listen for more on Two Minutes In Trade.
info_outlineUSTR Greer was in the hot seat today as he appeared before Congress to lay out the 2026 trade agenda, where he highlighted that tariffs are not going away, enforcement is a priority, and trade policy will continue to be reshaped following the IEEPA Supreme Court Ruling.