Government Shutdown Week 3: Optical Industry Faces Potential FDA Slowdowns, New China Port Fees

NEWARK, N.J.—As the federal government shutdown enters its third week, optical companies face a split reality. U.S. Customs remains largely operational, but constrained regulatory capacity, new port surcharges and lingering legal uncertainty over tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) are raising costs and could slow down shipments.