According to a report from the law firm Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is

According to a report from the law firm Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is actively encouraging small businesses to join the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) program. This initiative comes amid rising tariffs and increased customs enforcement activity following a White House executive order. No official CBP statement or corresponding regulatory instrument has been released yet.

CTPAT is a voluntary public-private partnership between CBP and the trade community aimed at strengthening international supply chain security. In exchange for implementing security measures, participating companies receive customs benefits such as fewer inspections and priority processing. Traditionally, small businesses have had lower participation rates due to initial costs and complexity. If confirmed, this new push seeks to level the playing field.