On June 3, 2026, the White House issued a sweeping Executive Order titled “Strengthening Customs Enforcement,” directing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to implement significant reforms that will materially reshape importer obligations, enforcement standards, and supply chain transparency requirements. While the changes will roll out over the coming months, and the specifics are unknown, the direction is clear: heightened scrutiny, stricter eligibility standards, and reduced flexibility in enforcement outcomes.
