
CBP Prepares to Launch IEEPA Refund System Next Week; Carriers Cut Capacity on FEWB
CBP plans to launch CAPE Phase 1, its automated IEEPA refund system, on April 20 as carriers cut capacity on the Far East Westbound lane.

CBP plans to launch CAPE Phase 1, its automated IEEPA refund system, on April 20 as carriers cut capacity on the Far East Westbound lane.

CBP plans to launch CAPE Phase 1, its automated IEEPA refund system, on April 20 as carriers cut capacity on the Far East Westbound lane.

The CIT broadened CBP's IEEPA tariff refund order as FEWB and TAWB ocean lanes ran high vessel utilization, plus a new Sea-Air Express launch.

The U.S. and Taiwan finalize a trade deal as the Supreme Court IEEPA tariff ruling looms and FEWB spot rates soften over Lunar New Year, per the February 19, 2026 update.

A new U.S.-India trade deal cuts the effective duty on Indian goods from 50% to 18% as TPEB and FEWB carriers plan upcoming blank sailings.

The EU and India strike a landmark trade deal cutting duties on most goods, as port congestion strains key Asian and Northern European shipping hubs.

Businesses brace for a potential Supreme Court IEEPA tariff ruling and possible refunds, while FEWB demand climbs ahead of Chinese New Year in January 2026.

The EU's duties on low-value parcels take effect next July as US-Switzerland-Liechtenstein duty changes land, and peak ex-China air freight demand eases.

Mexico approves tariffs of up to 50% on China amid U.S. pressure, while Far East Westbound demand spikes seasonally, in the update for December 11, 2025.