Trade Intelligence Blog
Tariff policy analysis and trade intelligence, updated when policy changes — not on a publishing schedule.
China Plus One: What the Tariff Math Actually Looks Like in 2026
The tariff spread between China-origin and USMCA-qualified Mexico-origin goods is wider in 2026 than at any point since Section 301 launched. Here is the math.
Read →The Wrong HS Code Costs More Than the Tariff Difference
Most importers focus on the tariff rate difference between two HS codes. The real cost of misclassification is what comes after CBP finds it first.
Read →Section 122 Expires July 24, 2026. Three Scenarios for What Happens Next.
Section 122's 150-day clock expires July 24. Most importers are treating it as a permanent fixture. It is not. Here are the three scenarios and how to model each one.
Read →How to Pull the Right ACE Report for Your IEEPA Refund Claim
Standard ACE canned reports don't give you what you need to file IEEPA refund claims. The Entry Summary Universe does. Here's the step-by-step.
Read →Before You File for an IEEPA Refund: Why Liquidation Status Changes Everything
Most importers calculating their IEEPA refund exposure are skipping the step that determines which filing path they can actually use. Liquidation status changes everything.
Read →Section 122 Just Replaced IEEPA. Here's What Every Importer Needs to Know.
Section 122 of the Trade Act took effect February 24, 2026. If you haven't updated your landed cost calculations, you're working with the wrong numbers.
Read →IEEPA Tariffs Are Dead. Here's How to Find Out What You Overpaid.
On February 20, 2026, the Supreme Court struck down IEEPA tariffs. If you've been paying them, you may be owed a refund. The window won't stay open forever.
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