Staying Current on Global Trade Actions and Developments

Written by Sarah Abell
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Over the past year, the Trump Administration has taken numerous trade and regulatory actions that continue to reshape the global trade landscape, and many global trading partners impacted by these tariffs have responded with their own trade actions.

Tariff announcements, executive orders, court rulings, and regulatory changes are happening quickly, and often with limited notice, making it harder for importers to keep track of what matters most. 

To help bring clarity to this shifting environment, Expeditors’ Global Trade Actions Timeline provides a centralized view of key Global trade and tariff actions in one place. The timeline consolidates official government announcements, regulatory updates, and legal actions so you can quickly understand what’s changing and how it may affect your supply chain.  

Designed for ease of use, the timeline includes filtering capabilities that allow you to narrow information by impacted area, authority, country, and action type, helping you focus on the updates most relevant to your business. Content is regularly updated as new information becomes available, with direct links to official source documents so you can review announcements straight from the issuing authorities. 

As trade policies continue to evolve, having timely, reliable information in one place can make it easier to stay informed, assess potential impacts, and plan with greater confidence. 

To learn more about our Customs Brokerage services and how we can support your compliance needs, connect with your local Expeditors representative

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Blog was originally posted on March 17, 2026 1 PM

Topics: Customs, Tariffs, Global Trade

Sarah Abell

Written by Sarah Abell

Sarah is a Global Customs Development Manager for the Customs Product at Expeditors. Sarah began her tenure with Expeditors 13 years ago in Seattle, WA, working in customs brokerage. During her first three years, she developed her expertise in brokerage and leadership, and obtained both her Customs Broker License and IATA FIATA certification. Looking for new challenges, Sarah joined the Regional Americas Customs team, contributing to various initiatives for Expeditors’ customs operations throughout the Americas. Here, she expanded her reach into systems analytics and development. She also had the opportunity to bolster her passion for learning and good quality training that supports the people behind the work by developing an onboarding training program for new hires in the U.S. After five years with the Americas, Sarah transitioned to the Global Customs Product, supporting customs departments globally with marketing and positioning initiatives, communications around trade actions, and supporting the company in the bid process for global clients. She continues to support the development of customs training globally.

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