TRADE AND SECURITY AGREEMENTS
The Secretary of Commerce and the United States Trade Representative have been granted the authority to determine if an action is appropriate to implement framework and/or final agreements in accordance with the September 5, 2025 Executive Order. Framework or final agreements may include additional product exemptions as deemed appropriate by the Secretary of Commerce and the United States Trade Representative.

How Trump's Push to Privatize USPS Could Affect Your Amazon Orders

This has pros and cons as USPS loses  $9.5B in 2024

Postal traffic to US down by over 80% amid tariffs, UN says

88 Postal operators have suspended shipping to the US. All parcels shipped to the US are subject to tariffs 

Trump Administration Announces Task Force to Prevent Trade Fraud and Tariff Evasion

Violations will be based on the False Claims Act  and Tariff Act of 1930. 

What’s Influencing DOJ’s New Trade Fraud Focus, and How to Navigate Enforcement Shifts | Brownstein

Key Takeaway: Evaluate your entire supply chain

EAPA Case 8183: Greenbrier Companies, Inc (Notice of Initiation of Investigation and Interim Measures, August 20, 2025) | U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Parts are from China and be subject to AD/CVD. 

Passport Stamps Will Soon Be a Thing of The Past

The EU is moving to digital stamps- EMTC's Global Trade Passport Program already has them !  

PM says infrastructure for APEC summit likely to be completed by end-month

Venue may host a meeting between US-North Korea 

U.S. Exports Surpass Expectations, Boosting Market Sentiment

July exports $280.5 billion benefitting manufacturing

Trump Prepares to Start North American Trade Deal Renegotiation

Consultations must start by Oct 4.  In scope war on drugs, US content  and security.