ASAToday for May 20, 2026
IFEEPA Tariff Refunds
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced that Phase 1 of its Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) process for refunding International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariffs began Monday, April…
Read MoreASA calls for an exemption to Section 232 Tariff Letters
I wanted to share the attached letters regarding ASA’s urgent concern regarding the recent modifications to Section 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum, and copper, effective April 6. These changes impose duties of…
Read MoreThis Week in Congress
Congress reconvened this week to address a comprehensive agenda, including fiscal year 2026 appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security and additional funding allocations for immigration enforcement and defense. Republican leadership is…
Read MoreASA Supports the Working Families Tax Cut Act
ASA supports the Working Families Tax Cut Act. This legislation shields employers and workers from the largest tax increase in U.S. history and strengthens the backbone of our economy. By making permanent…
Read MoreFY 2026 DHS Appropriations
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has been unfunded for 59 days. On April 1, President Trump asked Congress for a reconciliation bill by June 1 to fund ICE and CBP, implying…
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