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De Minimis Reform Triggers Customs Broker Identity Crisis as 90% of Shipments No Longer Require Their Existence
customs brokerage

De Minimis Reform Triggers Customs Broker Identity Crisis as 90% of Shipments No Longer Require Their Existence

LONG BEACH — The customs brokerage industry is confronting an existential crisis following sweeping de minimis reforms that have rendered approximately 90% of cross-border shipments completely

Dakota Chen Mar 1, 2026
Customs Broker Achieves Breakthrough in De Minimis Era by Rebranding as 'Compliance Storytelling Agency'
customs brokerage

Customs Broker Achieves Breakthrough in De Minimis Era by Rebranding as 'Compliance Storytelling Agency'

LONG BEACH — Facing existential pressure from proposed de minimis reforms and the continued erosion of traditional customs brokerage revenue, Clearwater Customs International announced Monday its

Harrison Blake Mar 1, 2026
Freight Forwarder Launches 'Tariff Uncertainty Hedge Fund' Where Clients Bet Against Their Own Shipments Clearing Customs
trade finance

Freight Forwarder Launches 'Tariff Uncertainty Hedge Fund' Where Clients Bet Against Their Own Shipments Clearing Customs

LONG BEACH — Global freight forwarder TranspaciFutures LLC launched what it's calling "the most innovative trade finance product since the letter of credit&

Harrison Blake Feb 9, 2026
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