News for April 16, 2026

Gen. Dan Caine says the United States is widening its naval blockade and shipping enforcement against Iran, but no ships have been boarded yet.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has launched a portal for businesses to seek refunds on tariffs the Supreme Court ruled were illegal, but the process is not automatic and may take time.

President Donald Trump said Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 10-day ceasefire as talks began in Washington to try to ease the wider regional war.

Stephanie Hatzenbuhler and other ranchers are unlikely to expand cattle herds quickly, which is helping keep beef prices high across the U.S.