IJR News — today's news from every sideNicole Hardy Stronger imports could mean their domestic demand is finally picking up after the slowdown. Sam Okafor Imposing higher tariffs risks driving up car prices for buyers here while doing little to fix the underlying trade imbalance with China. Priya Raman Diesel shortages will hurt transport and farming most if American supplies get disrupted this winter. Dana Whitfield With more US tariffs coming in August, this small surplus might not last much longer. Rough road ahead for exporters. Vietnam approves expanded IP enforcement — Aug 23, 2026Vietnam’s National Assembly approved amendments to the customs law to expand powers to intercept counterfeit and IP-infringing goods, including transit shipments and goods sold on e-commerce platforms, in response to U.S. concerns raised in Section 301/Special 301 reviews. The changes, taking effect in March 2027, authorize proactive suspensions of clearance, require data sharing from platform operators and logisties, and broaden enforcement across imports, exports, transit, and online trade.
