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![[Video] Bond Sufficiency Decreases as IEEPA Refunds are Issued](https://traderiskguaranty.com/trgpeak/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/EP08-cape-rollout-bond-suff-yt-400x250.png)
[Video] Bond Sufficiency Decreases as IEEPA Refunds are Issued
Travis Smith discusses how the IEEPA refunds are impacting the Customs bond sufficiency of U.S. Importers. CAPE Phase 1 went live at the end of April 2026 and many U.S. businesses immediately moved...
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[Webinar] Managing Open U.S. Customs Bond Liability
Trade Risk Guaranty hosted a webinar in May 2026 to explain how to manage open Customs bond liability. In this webinar, Travis Smith explains how to manage open Customs bond liability and how...
U.S. Foreign Trade in 2025: Record Activity, Persistent Deficits, and Changing Patterns
The latest data on U.S. foreign trade shows a busy and complex year for the United States' global commerce, with record levels of imports and exports, an enduring trade deficit, and shifting balance...
What the KitKat Heist Tells Us About Cargo Theft Trends
Travis Smith and Emily Reichelt discuss what we can learn about cargo theft trends from the 12 tonnes of KitKats that were stolen in transit. At the end of March 2026, a truck containing 12 tonnes...
![[Video] Reflecting on the 2026 ICPA Annual Conference](https://traderiskguaranty.com/trgpeak/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/EP04-ICPA-Review-YouTube-Featured-Image-01-400x250.png)
[Video] Reflecting on the 2026 ICPA Annual Conference
TRG reflects on the conversations had and information shared throughout the 2026 ICPA Annual Conference in San Antonio. The International Compliance Professionals Association (ICPA) hosts conference...
How International Trade Rules Shape the Products You Use
How International Trade Rules Shape the Products You Use Every Day When you buy a shirt, a pair of sneakers, or even some household appliances, you are most likely thinking about comfort, price,...
Discussion Topics at the 2026 ATCC Conference
Travis Smith shares some of the reoccurring topics discssed during the 2026 ATCC Conference in Houston. The Advanced Topics in Customs Compliance (ATCC) conference is an international trade...
Number of Insufficient Customs Bonds Throughout 2025
Looking at the number of insufficient Customs Bonds TRG has seen throughout 2025 provides a direct look into the impacts tariffs are having on importers. In the typical importing climate, the U.S....
U.S. Import Trends: How the Top Commodities Shifted Between 2018 and 2024
A detailed comparison of U.S commodities import data from 2018 and 2024 reveals how demand, trade patterns, and sourcing strategies have evolved within just a few years. While total import value...
What To Consider If the IEEPA Tariffs Are Overturned by the Supreme Court
What needs to be considered if the U.S. Supreme Court finds that the IEEPA tariffs are unlawful and how can that impact your U.S. Customs Bond. Back in November, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral...
Modifications to Reciprocal Tariffs in August 2025
Modifications to reciprocal tariffs have been announced and go into effect on August 7, 2025. The evening of July 31st, President Trump issued an executive order outlining his updated plans in...
Looking Back at U.S. Domestic Cargo Theft Trends In 2024 & 2025 Projections
Looking back at U.S. domestic cargo theft trends throughout 2024 and if 2025 projections are proving correct. Domestic cargo theft trends in the United States continue to rise as thieves begin to...