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U.S. Opens Tariff Refund Portal as Companies Rush to Reclaim $166 Billion, First Phase of Tariff Refund Process to Begin on April 20, CSMS # 68315804 – Introduction – Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) for IEEPA Refunds, April 20, 2026 Deployment, Tariff Refunds Guide and FAQ: What Importers Need to Know, Mexico eyes early trade deal on steel, aluminum, autos ahead of USMCA, Expert warns it could still take ‘months on end’ before shipping returns to normal if Strait of Hormuz reopens, India-US trade talks to begin in Washington today, Trump’s tariffs in focus, U.S. and Philippines Plan the Launch of Historic 4,000 Acre Economic Security Zone to Shore Up Supply Chains, Chair’s Statement of the United States G20 Presidency
California Chamber’s Barrera says environmental review streamlining will boost housing & growth, CalChamber Opposes Bill Seeking to Harm International Businesses, EU Entry/Exit System Full Implementation Still April, Trump’s latest tariffs face trade court showdown, Advancing the United States-Hungary Bilateral Partnership, US trade chief says tech restrictions to block Chinese autos, Trump recommends USDA official to direct World Food Programme, Desperate for fuel, US allies in Asia are turning to its adversaries instead
Canada Day Luncheon Attendees Tout Subnational Diplomacy Efforts, USTR Releases 2026 National Trade Estimate Report, USTR highlights China’s stranglehold on critical minerals in annual trade estimate report, MC14 concludes with adopted decisions, progress on key outstanding issues, As the WTO flounders, the world’s middle powers go their own way, WTO talks end with no deal to extend e-commerce tariff, Trump budget seeks $1.5T in defense spending alongside cuts in domestic programs ban, Budget of the Government – FY 2027, Costly Anti-AI Proposals Added to CalChamber’s Affordability Agenda, EU Entry/Exit System Full Implementation Still April 9, with Flexibility
Canadian Consul General: ‘People Trade’ Moves Economy, US readies for WTO summit, USTR Issues Report on WTO Reform on Eve of Ministerial Conference, AI investment and Middle East conflict shape outlook for global trade, The United States and Mexico Announce Next Steps in Bilateral Discussions in Advance of the USMCA Joint Review, CalChamber Releases 2026 Affordability Agenda, President Donald J. Trump Unveils National AI Legislative Framework, U.S. Leaders Need to See What’s Happening in China
A Partnership that Delivers – U.S. Ireland Business Report 2026, Trump’s latest tariffs face a fresh set of legal hurdles, US customs agency says building system for tariff refunds is 40% to 80% complete, Executive Director Gene Seroka on Bloomberg Surveillance – What Strait of Hormuz Disruptions Mean to Global Shipping – VIDEO, Port of Los Angeles February cargo Volume Second Best on Record, US Commerce Department withdraws planned rule on AI chip exports, government website shows
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