On June 29, 2015, President Obama signed the Trade Preferences Act of 2015, renewing the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) trade program, the African Growth and Opportunity Act
Trade Alerts
CBP Revises C-TPAT Launch for Exporters
CBP announced June 1, 2015, as the revised date to launch the C-TPAT for exporters program. The program
ILWU Members Ratify Five-Year Contract
After nearly a year of negotiations, the ILWU ratified a labor contract with West Coast port employers, the PMA
CBP Postpones C-TPAT Launch for Exporters
CBP announces the delay of the C-TPAT launch for exporters. CBP stated enhancements that were indicated during the pre-release messaging,
Implementation of Broker-Known Importer Program (BKIP)
On May 13, 2015, CBP announced the implementation of the Broker-Known Importer Program (BKIP). Similar to
CBP Launches C-TPAT for Exporters
Effective May 17, 2015, CBP will allow exporters to participate in it's Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism
West Coast Ports Recover from Congestion; Carriers Promising GRIs
By the end of May, West Coast ports anticipate operations should return to normal following many months of massive congestion.
CBSA Announces New Timeline for eManifest ACI Rollout
CBSA announced renewed focus and milestones for implementation of ACI emanifest for highway carriers
Truck Driver Strike at Ports of LA/LB
Truck drivers at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach (LA/LB) voted to strike starting today. About 200 of the estimated 500 truckers associated with the
Comments Sought on Softwood Lumber Subsidies
The ITA seeks public comments on subsidies applicable to softwood lumber and softwood lumber products.





















