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US-CONGRESS BILLS-119hr10175ih: Banning Antiquated Duties and Delivering Equitable American Levies (BAD DEAL) Act of 2026

Detected September 1, 2026 · in International Trade & Tariffs (ITC / CBP / USTR)

The BAD DEAL Act of 2026 proposes to replace the current antidumping and countervailing duty system with a new 'equitable levy' framework, potentially altering tariff rates and trade remedy procedures for importers.

Aforeworn detected this change in the International Trade & Tariffs (ITC / CBP / USTR) space on September 1, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Importers, customs brokers, manufacturers, and trade compliance officers dealing with goods subject to antidumping or countervailing duties. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: No specific deadline provided; the bill is in the introductory stage.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors International Trade & Tariffs (ITC / CBP / USTR) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

The bill introduces a new 'equitable levy' to replace existing antidumping and countervailing duties, which could change the calculation and application of these tariffs.

Who it affects

Importers, customs brokers, manufacturers, and trade compliance officers dealing with goods subject to antidumping or countervailing duties.

What you must do

Monitor the bill's progress and assess potential impacts on current tariff liabilities and compliance procedures.

Deadline

No specific deadline provided; the bill is in the introductory stage.

Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/BILLS-119hr10175ih

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