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New Customs Enforcement Executive Order: Key Changes for Importers

Worker in hard hat and high-vis vest points at blue shipping containers labeled "Caution 9'6" High".

President Trump's executive order on customs enforcement introduces new IOR bonding minimums, foreign IOR restrictions, heightened requirements, and new penalties. Here's what businesses need to know.


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    Live Updates: Trump Administration Tariffs, Trade Policy Changes, and Impacts on Global Supply Chains

    President Trump's executive order on customs enforcement introduces new IOR bonding minimums, foreign IOR restrictions, heightened requirements, and new penalties. Here's what businesses need to know.

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    Flexport Ocean Timeliness Indicator

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    Middle East Escalation Disrupts Global Ocean and Air Freight Networks

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    The CIT's Section 122 Tariff Ruling: Key Takeaways, Refund Outlook, and Next Steps for Importers

    The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a temporary stay that freezes the CIT's ruling against President Trump’s 10% Section 122 tariff.

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    The Supreme Court’s IEEPA Tariff Ruling: Next Steps, Potential Refunds, and Guidance for Businesses

    The Supreme Court has struck down the Trump administration's IEEPA tariffs. Get insight into the ruling, potential refunds, and our guidance for customers.

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    Flexport Named to the 2026 TIME100 List of Most Influential Companies

    Flexport was named to the 2026 TIME100 List as a 'Leader' for AI technology, helping 13,000+ companies navigate the most complex trade environment in decades.

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    Flexport’s Center of Excellence for Data Center Logistics: Driving the AI Revolution with Global Scale and Technology

    The logistics behind AI data center infrastructure go beyond standard freight. Here's why Flexport is uniquely positioned to manage these complexities.

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