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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Under the rule, which takes effect in early January, licensed customs brokers will be responsible for verifying that their overseas clients meet the qualifications of a US importer of record before filing entries on their behalf. </p></div>

Under the rule, which takes effect in early January, licensed customs brokers will be responsible for verifying that their overseas clients meet the qualifications of a US importer of record before filing entries on their behalf.

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The National Retail Federation said US ports in September ended up handling 2.37 million TEUs, making it the busiest month of 2026 and the third-busiest in the history of its Global Port Tracker. </p></div>

The National Retail Federation said US ports in September ended up handling 2.37 million TEUs, making it the busiest month of 2026 and the third-busiest in the history of its Global Port Tracker.

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The move followed a USTR notice Friday saying the agency would postpone port fees on China-built or -controlled ships calling at US ports for two months starting Monday.</p></div>

The move followed a USTR notice Friday saying the agency would postpone port fees on China-built or -controlled ships calling at US ports for two months starting Monday.

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China extends port fee suspension on US ships to January after USTR deferment

<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>Soft demand and upcoming truck emissions regulations are weighing on motor carrier purchasing decisions, despite higher trucking rates.</p></div>

Soft demand and upcoming truck emissions regulations are weighing on motor carrier purchasing decisions, despite higher trucking rates.

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper"><p>The fresh extension came after the two sides negotiated late into Friday night ahead of the latest deadline of midnight PT.</p></div>

The fresh extension came after the two sides negotiated late into Friday night ahead of the latest deadline of midnight PT.

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