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If you have received a “Responsibly Connected” letter from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), it’s important to take it seriously. This notice relates to the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) and signals that USDA believes you may be legally tied to a business that has violated PACA, often due to unpaid produce debts.

The Trade Violations Reporting (TVR) Tool is a resource for both importers and exporters seeking to maintain compliance with CBP regulations. The TVR Tool offers multiple reporting portals, each aimed at different types of violations.

FDA wants to cap nicotine in cigarettes and vape products could be next, and time is running out for you to have your voice heard. We’re here to help ensure that your business thrives in this rapidly changing regulatory landscape.

On July 7, 2025, the White House announced that the tariff pause granted to 14 U.S. trading partners will expire on August 1. These countries had originally been assigned steep reciprocal tariffs in April under the “Liberation Day” tariff program, which was introduced under Executive Order 14257. Those rates were temporarily suspended under Executive Order 14266, replaced by a uniform 10% tariff. With the release of Executive Order 14316, that grace period is now coming to an