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FEATURED

Executive Order: “Securing America’s Defense Supply Chains and Ensuring Domestic Acquisition of Critical Materials”

A few weeks ago the White House issued this Executive Order reiterating a shift to a more transparent, “domestic and allied sourcing” supply chain when it comes to defense.

While the order itself does not impose economy-wide tariffs or quotas, its defense demand can reshape markets for magnets and specialty metals, and its traceability standards may become a template for civilian procurement in aerospace, semiconductors, energy, and infrastructure.

There is a clear policy shift in place ushered in by the “Strengthening Customs Enforcement” EO as well as updates to other policies such as Section 232.

Importers should be well underway, if not already able to provide clear documentation of their supply chains and partners.

WEBINARS

Upcoming Webinars

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. ET: Wood Packaging Materials (WPM): Navigating Compliance – This webinar will take a deeper dive into the steps stakeholders should follow when they receive an Emergency Action Notification (EAN). CBP and APHIS experts will walk participants through each phase of the response and resolution process, from initial notification to final outcomes.

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. ET: Mattresses and Cushions: Hybrids & More of Heading 9404 – This webinar will cover the classification of mattresses and cushions of heading 9404 and how classification is determined for more complex items such as hybrids, pneumatic items, and bed-in-the-box items. We will examine the legal notes, previously issued rulings and court cases that guide our classification of these products.

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. ET: Counter-Balance: Surfaces of Chapters 68 and 70 – This webinar will discuss the classification of, and AD/CVD scopes related to, manufactured surface products of Chapters 68 and 70.

Friday, August 28, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. ET: Wadding, Gauze, Bandages, and Similar Articles – This webinar will focus on the primary factors to consider when classifying products under heading 3005: medical use, wound treatment, the presence of pharmaceutical substances, and packing.

Your Weekly Recap

• Reminder: White House Briefing & Statement - U.S. and Jordan Sign Reciprocal Trade Agreement
• Reminder: White House Fact Sheet - Proclamations set 50% Tariff on Certain Canadian Products Starting August 19, 2026
• Reminder: White House Proclamation - Proposed Reduction of Section 232 Tariffs to Incentivize Domestic Aluminum Production
• Reminder: Presidential Proclamation - “Adjusting Imports of Commercial Aircraft, Jet engines, and Aircraft and Engine Parts into the United States”
• Reminder: TCSS - Virtual Registration still available for Trade and Cargo Security Summit September 8-10, 2026

Note: Italicized text is the day the news was published or made readily accessible.

RESOURCES

The CAPE Corner

Below are some helpful links to stay updated with CBP announcements regarding the CAPE IEEPA Refunds:

• International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) Duty Refunds
• CAPE Trade Information Notice
• ACE Portal: CAPE Declarations Quick Reference Guide
• Electronic Refund Enrollment in CBP’s ACE Portal (PDF)
• Electronic Refund Enrollment in the ACE Portal (Video)
• ACE Portal and ACH Refunds FAQs

Upcoming Webinars:

None scheduled.

For recorded webinars, please visit: CBP Trade Outreach Webinars

Additional Resources:

• CSMS # 69127837 - UPDATE – Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) for IEEPA Refunds – Warehouse Entries
• CSMS # 69035485 - UPDATE – Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) for IEEPA Refunds - Entries Flagged for Reconciliation
• IEEPA Refunds Scam Alert
• Consolidated Administration and Processing Entries (CAPE) Tool Resources
• CSMS # 68536553 - CBP Offers Multiple ACE Reports for Monitoring CAPE Refund Claims
• CSMS # 68569567 - Best Practices for Protecting Your Information Regarding IEEPA Refunds
• CSMS # 68397097 - Updated ACE Entry Summary Error Dictionary Now Available on CBP.gov
• CSMS # 68396594 - AVAILABLE NOW – Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) for IEEPA Refunds

The contents of this post are compiled from online resources and newsletters, including, but not limited to: CSMS, CBP, White House, Federal Register.