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  • Worker in an orange suit cutting metal with a torch sending sparks at a coastal scrapyard
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    2026 CBAM Update: EU Commission published the first CBAM certificate price

    The EU Commission published the first CBAM certificate price at €75.36. Learn what this means for your imports and how to calculate your 2026 carbon costs.

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    CBP Launches CAPE for IEEPA Tariff Refunds

    CBP has launched CAPE Phase 1, its automated IEEPA duty refund system in ACE. Learn eligibility requirements, how to file, key limitations, and what importers should do now.

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    EUDR update: Enforcement delayed to December 2026, April simplification review pending

    EUDR enforcement is 30 December 2026. The EU Commission's simplification review due end of April 2026, could reshape requirements. Learn what you need to do now.

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  • Aerial of dense green forest with the shadow of an airplane cast across the canopy, green-tinted
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    Why Climate Data is the Key to Supply Chain Resilience

    Fossil fuel dependence is a measurable financial risk. Utilize granular climate data as a strategic asset to build resilient, energy-efficient supply chains and reduce costs.

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  • Aerial view of a white airliner flying over teal water beside a port stacked with colorful shipping containers
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    Introducing Sea-Air Express: A Multimodal Solution for Asia-to-Europe Trade Lanes

    Amid the Middle East conflict, Flexport's Sea-Air Express is a multi-modal solution for shipping from Asia to Europe at rates up to 41% below pure air freight.

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    Who Benefits the Most in the Post-IEEPA Tariff Landscape?

    Following the end of IEEPA tariffs, some U.S. trading partners have seen major decreases in their effective tariff rates. Other nations now face higher rates.

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  • US Capitol dome illuminated at dusk with light trails from traffic streaking down the avenue
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    The End of IEEPA Tariffs: What’s Next for the Trump Administration’s Trade Agenda

    In light of the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling against IEEPA tariffs, here are the legal mechanisms that the Trump administration can leverage to impose duties.

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    Guidance on CBP’s Upcoming Transition to Electronic Refunds

    On February 6, 2026, CBP will begin issuing all refunds electronically. Here's how to apply for an ACE Portal account and set up electronic refunds.

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