Event Brief
U.S. Customs Bond Funding Shortfall Hits $3.5 Billion
Filed: Feb 12, 2026 at 12:03 PM ET
Summary: U.S. Customs reports a record $3.6 billion in bond insufficiencies due to tariffs in fiscal 2025.
WHO: U.S. Customs
WHAT: Funding shortfall in surety bonds
WHEN: Feb 12, 2026 at 11:26 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Increase in tariffs leading to financial guarantees
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