# U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

Type: Company

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## Timeline

- **2026-08-05**: CBP court filing reveals $100B refunded — U.S. Customs and Border Protection reports that about $100 billion has been refunded, with $129 billion in claims still being processed.
- **2026-08-03**: CBP Orders Halt to New Well Drilling — Customs and Border Protection instructs contractors to stop drilling new wells in New Mexico and announces collaboration with state and federal agencies on a groundwater strategy.
- **2026-07-28T00:01:00-04:00**: On‑the‑water exemption deadline — Deadline for goods that were loaded onto a vessel before the effective time to be entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse to qualify for exemption.
- **2026-07-24T00:01:00-04:00**: New tariffs take effect; Section 122 duties expire — At 12:01 a.m. EDT, Section 301 forced labor tariffs become effective, immediately following the expiration of the temporary Section 122 duties.
- **2026-07-23**: USTR announces final Section 301 action — USTR releases details of new forced labor tariffs on imports from 60 economies, including duty rates, exclusions, and effective date.
- **2026-07**: Rancher Raises Alarm at Public Meeting — Russell Johnson discovers an industrial well on his grazing lease and voices concerns at a public meeting about its potential to drain groundwater needed for livestock.
- **2026-07**: State Inspects Unauthorized Wells — New Mexico officials inspect two of eight identified unpermitted wells and find them pumping about 200 gallons per minute.
- **2026-02**: Supreme Court ruling — The Court rules that using IEEPA to generate tariff revenue is unlawful, ordering refunds of all collected duties.
- **2025-05**: U.S. companies file lawsuits — Companies challenge the tariffs in court, arguing lack of congressional authority and threats to their finances.
- **2025-04**: President Trump announces 'Liberation Day' tariffs — 10% baseline tariffs on most imports and higher reciprocal tariffs on 60 nations imposed under IEEPA.

## Recent coverage (4 stories)

### CBP Halts Border Wall Well Drilling in NM After 8 Unauthorized Wells Found
2026-08-08 12:10:36 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

A federal stop-work order on border wall water wells in New Mexico raises urgent legal questions over state water permits, sovereign immunity, and potential takings claims. Ranchers warn that unpermitted industrial pumping could annihilate their livelihoods amid a historic drought.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/border-wall-water-rights-legal-showdown

### Supreme Court Strikes Down $166B Tariff Regime, Forcing $100B Refund
2026-08-06 06:06:08 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

The Supreme Court’s ruling that IEEPA cannot justify revenue tariffs sets a historic legal precedent on executive trade authority, with $100B refunded so far and over 250,000 claims filed. Legal experts assess the separation-of-powers implications for future trade actions.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/supreme-court-tariff-refund-legal-precedent

### 60 Economies Hit with 10–12.5% Section 301 Tariffs: Importers Face Sweeping Compliance Overhaul
2026-07-27 01:59:50 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

USTR’s new Section 301 forced labor tariffs impose duties up to 12.5% on imports from 60 economies, covering 99.4% of U.S. trade. The action triggers immediate compliance obligations for importers, including classification, exemption claims, and risk of enforcement penalties.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/ustr-section-301-forced-labor-tariffs-60-economies-legal-analysis

### Trump Administration Restores Global Entry Amid DHS Shutdown Travel Pressures
2026-03-11 10:10:31 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 3

The Trump administration has moved to restore the Global Entry program following a suspension triggered by a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown. The decision aims to alleviate mounting pressures on international travel and border processing efficiency that had threatened to disrupt corporate and leisure transit.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/global-entry-restoration-dhs-shutdown

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