Hey everyone! In a tech twist, U.S. Customs has just fixed a system glitch that kept duty updates from keeping up with the latest tariff policies. This bug in the Automated Commercial Environment kept things in limbo for over 10 hours.
The issue affected shipments already en route from China and other regions enjoying a special 90-day tariff pause. In simple terms, the system hadn’t caught up with the new duty rates announced during a pause on reciprocal tariffs.
While it might sound like something straight out of a tech mystery 💥, glitches like these remind us that even advanced digital systems can have their off days. Big shout-out to U.S. Customs and Border Protection for getting things sorted quickly!
For all our tech-savvy readers, this incident is a reminder that technological hiccups can happen anywhere—even in systems handling global trade. Stay informed and keep that tech spirit high 👍!
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U.S. Customs fixes glitch after failing to update duties for some
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