• NCBFAA Customs Committee Tracks Tariffs Related to Oil for Cuba, South Korea Tariff Reset and New Section 232 Metals Valuation Court Case

  Jan 30, 2026
  The NCBFAA Customs Committee and Counsel of Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A., will continue to provide our customs broker members with pertinent details regarding the latest action by the Trump Administration to impose IEEPA tariffs on other countries’ products if they are shipping oil and related products to Cuba, as well as the reset of tariffs on imports of automobiles, lumber, pharmaceuticals, and “other” reciprocal tariffs for South Korea to 25% for failure to enact the July 30, 2025 trade deal reached between the two countries and the new Section 232 metals valuation court case. Meanwhile, the Committee will send our members additional Trump Administration tariff updates and subsequent Customs and Border Protection (CBP) guidance, as soon as received.
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• President Trump Designates Laura DiBella FMC Chairman

  Jan 30, 2026
  President Trump on Jan. 28 designated Laura DiBella to serve as Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC). Chairman DiBella was sworn in as a FMC Commissioner on Jan. 6, 2026. She was nominated by President Trump on Sept. 3, 2025, and confirmed by the Senate on Dec. 18, 2025, to serve a term that expires on June 30, 2028.
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• CBP Provides Resources to Prepare for April 22 Customs Broker License Exam

  Jan 30, 2026
  Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Trade Relations has provided useful resources for members who are preparing for the April 22 Customs Broker License Exam (CBLE).
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CBP Detroit Field Office Trade Day August 20, 2025

20 August, 2025

Detroit Field Office Trade Day August 20, 2025

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations – Detroit Field Office will be hosting the 14th Annual Trade Day at Huntington Place on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.  The registration table will be open starting at 7:30 a.m. with hall doors opening at 8:00 a.m.

This event shall provide the trade community and those interested in the importing/exporting process an opportunity to interact with CBP personnel, Detroit Field Office trade staff and a multitude of representatives from Partner Government Agencies (PGA).  Trade Day 2025 will provide participants with the opportunity to communicate one-on-one with government representatives who are responsible for enforcing various trade laws while still processing/facilitating trade.

Demonstrations and formal presentations and shall be given throughout the day providing information on current programs and policies relating to the import and export of merchandise.  An agenda listing presentations shall be provided to registered attendees as the event date approaches.  Participants are encouraged to bring their questions as they will have access to presenters who will be able to address a multitude of inquires including, but not limited to, policies, procedures, current initiatives, and regulations relating to trade operations.

Advance registration for this free event shall be open until August 15, 2025 by emailing dfotradeoperations@cbp.dhs.gov, Detroit FO Trade Day 2025, with your information to the Trade Team.

To register after that date, or if you have any questions regarding this event, please email the Trade Team at dfotradeoperations@cbp.dhs.gov.