Trump’s customs crackdown is built to squeeze importers, but not overnight
A June 3 executive order directs DHS and CBP to tighten importer vetting, bonding, disclosure and certification rules, with implementation to move through the normal rulemaking process.
First recorded Jun 9, 2026·Meaningfully updated Jun 9, 2026
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Trump’s customs crackdown keeps raising the cost of doing business
A June 3 White House order directs DHS and CBP to write tougher importer vetting, bonding, disclosure, and certification rules through normal rulemaking. It is not an instant port slowdown, but it clearly points toward more compliance drag and more border friction ahead.
A June 3 White House order directs DHS and CBP to write tougher importer vetting, bonding, disclosure, and certification rules through normal rulemaking. It is not an instant port slowdown, but it clearly points toward more compliance drag and more border friction ahead.
A June 3 executive order directs DHS and CBP to tighten importer vetting, bonding, disclosure and certification rules, with implementation to move through the normal rulemaking process.
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