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Latest News and Articles
Top Global Expansion Ecommerce Markets: Where U.S.-Based Brands Are Growing Next
An overview of the leading international ecommerce markets for U.S. brands, covering growth trends, tax frameworks, tariff updates, and operational considerations by region.
Canada’s “Last Sale” Rule: The 2026 Guide for E-commerce Sellers and NRIs
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is overhauling the Value for Duty Regulations to establish a “Last Sale” mandate, requiring duties to be calculated on the retail price of goods sold to Canadian consumers. The primary goal is to level the playing field for Canadian merchants by closing loopholes that allowed foreign merchants to calculate duties on a lower, upstream transaction value, rather than punishing legitimate domestic brands.
Trump Tariff Talk 2026: Navigating the Greenland Reversal, IEEPA Ruling, and New EU Handling Fees
Navigate the 2026 trade whiplash: Expert insights on the Greenland tariff reversal, IEEPA refund strategy, and new EU handling fees for e-commerce.
EU & UK Customs Developments: An Ongoing Guide for Ecommerce Imports
EU and UK plans to phase out duty de minimis could reshape low-value imports. Learn what’s changing and the measures Passport has in place to keep operations steady.
Essential Guides
From Planning to Profit: 2025 Peak Season Playbook
2025 & 2026 International Holiday Calendar
How Brands Can Still Win the U.S. Market
The Ecommerce Leader’s Guide to Scaling Internationally
How Going Global by Embracing Local Unlocks Growth
9 Simple Steps to Successfully Growing Your Brand Globally
How to Ensure the Best US-to-Canada Ecommerce Shipping Experience
A Beginner’s Guide for Shipping Cosmetics Internationally
8 Steps to Creating a Great Experience for Your Canadian Customers This Holiday Season
Featured Webinars
Peak Performance: How Ecommerce Brands Like Universal Yums Win Q4
Tariffs, de minimis changes, and fulfillment challenges are making 2025 the most complex peak season yet. In this on-demand session, leaders from Universal Yums, ShipBob, PrettyDamnQuick, Fulfil, and Passport share data-backed insights and proven strategies to help brands protect margins, build resilience, and capture growth before BFCM.
Trump Tariff Talk LIVE: The End of De Minimis
The de minimis exemption is being lifted for all goods entering the U.S.—a seismic shift that will reshape cross-border ecommerce overnight. Join Passport CEO Alex Yancher and VP of Global Trade Thomas Taggart for a rapid-fire, live breakdown of what this change (and other tariff updates) means for your business.
Passport Summer 2025 Product Release
Passport unveiled new tools designed to help ecommerce brands in North America, the U.K., and beyond reduce tariff exposure, avoid cross-border delays, and scale globally with confidence. Watch the full release updates and explore the latest innovations
Upcoming Events
The Global Checkout Stack
Oct 21, 2025, 9AM PT | Webinar
Join PrettyDamnQuick and Passport as we unveil the global checkout stack – how top Shopify brands are turning international checkouts into profit engines.
Duty Drawback Decoded: Turning Tariffs into Cashflow
Nov 5, 2025, 12PM ET | Webinar
Join Passport and Flexport for a webinar that demystifies duty drawback—a U.S. Customs program that lets qualified importers reclaim duties on goods later exported unused.
Webinar: How Ecommerce Brands Win in Q4
Available On-Demand
See how top brands like Universal Yums are preparing for Black Friday/Cyber Monday—featuring expert insights from ShipBob, Fulfil, and PrettyDamnQuick.
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