On February 10, President Trump signed two proclamations adjusting the already-existing Section 232 tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum. He also directed U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to “dramatically increase” its enforcement efforts to prevent circumvention.

Increased tariff enforcement

The proclamations direct CBP to prioritize reviews of the classification of imported steel and

U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) statistics confirm that the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act’s (UFLPA) reach extends beyond imports from China. Though importers must remain focused on mitigating UFLPA compliance risks for Chinese-origin goods, CBP’s enforcement statistics offer a broader perspective on the scope of UFLPA-related detentions and seizures.

We highlight key takeaways and