tariffs
21 posts tagged with “tariffs”
The First Sale Rule Is Back in the Spotlight. Importers Need a Smarter Customs-Valuation Playbook.
As tariff pressure rises in 2026, the First Sale rule is giving some importers a legal way to lower duty exposure, but only if their documentation and governance are airtight.
CXTMS InsightsApril 12, 2026 · 7 min read
Supply Chain Resilience 2.0: How the Best Operators Are Building Tariff-Absorbent Networks in 2026
Discover how leading logistics operators are building tariff-absorbent supply chain networks in 2026 with predictive inventory, FTZ strategies, and multi-sourcing approaches.
CXTMS InsightsApril 9, 2026 · 6 min read
Canada's 25% Retaliatory Surtax: What U.S. Exporters Must Know About Cross-Border Freight Costs in 2026
Canada's 25% retaliatory surtax on U.S. steel, aluminum, and automotive imports is reshaping cross-border freight economics. Here's what U.S. exporters need to know about landed cost impacts, CUSMA compliance, and routing strategies to manage the surtax in 2026.
CXTMS InsightsMarch 23, 2026 · 7 min read
Bonded Warehouses and Foreign Trade Zones: The Tariff Mitigation Strategy Every Importer Needs in 2026
With tariff volatility pushing supply chains into regional reset, bonded warehouses and Foreign Trade Zones have become essential tools for importers. Learn how 197 active FTZ programs handling $794 billion in merchandise are helping companies defer duties, reduce exposure, and build supply chain resilience in 2026.
CXTMS InsightsMarch 20, 2026 · 7 min read
Section 301 Investigations: How New Trade Probes Into 16 Economies Will Force Supply Chain Sourcing Rewrites
The USTR launched Section 301 investigations into 16 economies on March 11, 2026, targeting structural excess manufacturing capacity. Here's what shippers need to know about this new tariff mechanism and how to prepare.
CXTMS InsightsMarch 15, 2026 · 7 min read
Section 122 Tariff Pivot: How the 10% Global Surcharge Is Replacing IEEPA Tariffs and Reshaping Import Strategy in 2026
The Supreme Court struck down IEEPA tariffs on February 20, 2026, and within hours, a new 10% global surcharge under Section 122 took its place. With a 150-day clock ticking toward July 24, importers face a narrow window to recalibrate strategy. Here's what changed and what to do about it.
CXTMS InsightsMarch 6, 2026 · 8 min read
Trade Compliance Goes Strategic: Why the Best Supply Chains Are Making Customs Expertise a C-Suite Priority in 2026
Trade compliance has moved from the back office to the boardroom. Learn why 72% of trade professionals cite tariff volatility as their top challenge and how strategic compliance is reshaping supply chains in 2026.
CXTMS InsightsMarch 4, 2026 · 5 min read
Tariff Refund Recovery Strategies: How Smart Shippers Are Clawing Back Millions in Overpaid Duties in 2026
The Supreme Court just struck down IEEPA tariffs, and importers are owed billions in refunds. Learn the strategies smart shippers are using to recover overpaid duties through drawback programs, HTS reclassification, and AI-powered tariff audits.
CXTMS InsightsFebruary 28, 2026 · 7 min read
Automotive Supply Chains Under Siege: How Tariffs, EVs, and Geopolitics Are Forcing a Complete Redesign
Automotive supply chains face a triple threat of tariffs, EV transition, and geopolitical tensions. Learn how manufacturers are fundamentally redesigning logistics networks in 2026.
CXTMS InsightsFebruary 24, 2026 · 5 min read
GXO's North America Bet: How Reshoring and Tariff-Driven Demand Are Fueling 3PL Automation Growth
GXO Logistics is doubling down on North America as reshoring, tariff shifts, and automation investment reshape the $250B contract logistics market. Here's what it means for shippers.
CXTMS InsightsFebruary 23, 2026 · 5 min read