Daily intel for cross-border sellers — products, policy, platforms, and the moves that work.
The Department of Justice on June 2 filed a Federal Circuit appeal of CIT Senior Judge Richard Eaton's March order compelling CBP to refund ~$166 billion in IEEPA-collected duties to all importers — including those who never sued. DOJ also asked the Federal Circuit to vacate a CI…
Shopify's board authorized an additional $3 billion for Class A share repurchases on June 2, raising total buyback authorization to $5 billion (SEC Form 8-K, June 2). As of June 1, Shopify had repurchased ~$1.45B under its prior authorization. CFO Jeff Hoffmeister framed the move…
On June 1, Trump signed a proclamation adjusting Section 232 metals tariffs ([ whitehouse.gov ]( https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2026/06/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-updates-tariffs-on-steel-aluminum-and-copper-imports/ )). Agricultural equipment — combines, harvest…
Amazon officially announced Prime Day runs June 23–26 (4 days) — earliest summer slot since 2021, expanded to 23 international markets ( aboutamazon.com , June 2). Walmart countered with Walmart Deals June 22–28 (7 days), starting one day before Prime Day and extending two days a…
Shopee updated Marketplace seller fees effective May 21, waiving or reducing commission on over 100 essential-goods categories (Food & Beverage, Home & Living staples got a 1% commission reduction from May 18). Separately, Fulfilled by Shopee handling fees decreased from…
