• ILWU Local 26 and PMA Continue Contract Negotiations Through Friday Midnight, Nov 20

  Nov 7, 2026
  International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 26, which represents terminal security personnel at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) have agreed to another extension of their negotiations for a new labor agreement, averting a threatened strike for Friday midnight, Nov. 6. The new deadline for a possible strike, if the two parties fail to reach a tentative agreement, is set for 12 p.m. PT on Friday, Nov. 20.
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• CBP and Mexico’s National Customs Agency Demonstrate Collective Fight Against Trade Fraud at Southern Border

  Nov 6, 2026
  Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in San Diego and Mexico’s Agencia Nacional de Aduanas de México on Nov. 6 provided an overview of their successful completion of Operation Trade Bridge, a joint trade-enforcement operation conducted Oct. 19-23, 2026, at the Otay Mesa Cargo Export facility. The focus of the operation was to identify potential trade violations involving in-bond shipments moving between the U.S. and Mexico, particularly high-value electronics and textiles. Enforcement efforts targeted potential transshipment, undervaluation, inaccurate country-of-origin claims, and customs-documentation discrepancies.
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• Updates to CBP Forms 3461 and 7501 for Interim Final Rule on Heightened Requirements for Foreign Importers of Record

  Nov 6, 2026
  Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on Nov. 6 provided the trade with information regarding the new data fields for CBP Forms 3461 and 7501, and their electronic equivalents, pursuant to Executive Order 14411, “Strengthening Customs Enforcement”, Section 2. Specifically, the agency is establishing new requirements for foreign importers of record (IORs) when making entry, and corresponding responsibilities for licensed customs brokers.
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CBP Webinar: How to Source, Sell, and Ship Merchandise Legally and Safely

3 December, 2026, 1 PM-2 PM

In recognition of the important role small businesses play, U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) invites you to participate in a four-part, no-cost webinar series focused on intellectual property rights (IPR) and responsible trade practices. Small businesses rely on intellectual property to protect the investment of their time and resources in innovations and to convey assurances of safety and quality to their customers.

In collaboration with U.S. Chamber of Commerce and U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), this series will provide practical information to help businesses protect their own intellectual property and reduce the risk of inadvertently infringing the rights of others. Participants will learn how to assess overseas sourcing options, identify potential intellectual property risks, apply best practices for importing, selling, and shipping goods lawfully, and how to access no-cost resources provided by experts across the federal government.

This four-part webinar series equips small businesses with essential intellectual property rights knowledge to protect their brands and navigate international trade with confidence.

To register for these free webinars, click on the registration link for the coordinating webinar below.

CBP Brand IQ Webinar Schedule:

Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. ET: Understanding your Intellectual Property Rights: Are They Protected?

Join legal experts from the USPTO and CBP for practical guidance on intellectual property rights, common infringement risks, and steps small businesses can take to protect themselves during the 2026 holiday season.

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Thursday, November 19, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. ET: Understanding Intellectual Property Infringement and Potential Liability

Join legal experts from the USPTO and CBP to learn about types of intellectual property infringement and practical steps you can take to ensure you are not exposing yourself to risk.

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Thursday, December 3, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. ET: How to Source, Sell, and Ship Merchandise Legally and Safely

Join CBP subject matter experts for practical guidance on responsible sourcing, supply chain awareness, and reducing intellectual property rights risks, including best practices for responding to CBP enforcement actions and understanding available remedies.

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Thursday, December 10, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. ET: Federal Resources to Help Protect Your Business and Its Intellectual Property

Join federal agency experts to explore resources that help small businesses protect intellectual property, identify potential risks, and avoid unintentional infringement.

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If you have any questions about this webinar, please contact CBPsbrelations@cbp.dhs.gov.

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