Trade Year in Review: Transshipment, EU Deal, COAC, Forced Labor, USMCA

ST&R is publishing a series of articles on major trade stories from the past year. Although the below articles were originally published in the ST&R Trade Report in July 2025, the issues they cover are ones traders should keep in mind going into 2026.

Trump Trade Strategy Causing Legal and Economic Uncertainty for Businesses

What is Transshipment? The Answer Could Affect Your Tariff Bill and More

What’s in the U.S.-EU Trade Agreement? It’s Not So Clear

CBP to Restructure COAC to Focus on National Security, Enforcement

Court Rulings Question Scope of AD/CVD Duties

Trade Community Wants More Clarity on Forced Labor Imports

De Minimis Imports of FDA-Regulated Goods Must be Submitted for Review

USMCA Auto Rules of Origin Have Had Limited Impacts, ITC Finds

AI Plan Seeks to Boost Exports, Strengthen Export Controls