by J.M. Rodgers Co. | Jul 1, 2025 | Industry News
With the pause on sweeping U.S. global tariffs set to expire in less than two weeks, President Trump announced this past weekend that the administration plans to move forward with unilateral tariff rate assignments, without the need for formal trade agreements. What’s...
by J.M. Rodgers Co. | Jul 1, 2025 | Industry News, Supply Chain Roundup
This week: Ocean carriers announce their alternate plans if Tehran decides to close the Strait of Hormuz After surge in volumes and spot rates, analysts warn of a flat US trucking market to come With reciprocal tariff pause due to end, US West Coast ports brace for...
by J.M. Rodgers Co. | Jun 24, 2025 | Industry News, Supply Chain Roundup
This week: Trans-Pacific spot rates fall sharply as import demand spurred by US tariff pause declines Air cargo spot rates down year-over-year for the first time in a year amid US tariff uncertainty Industry analysts weigh how closing the Strait of Hormuz would impact...
by J.M. Rodgers Co. | Jun 18, 2025 | Industry News, Supply Chain Roundup
This week: US retailers increase summer import projections while reciprocal tariff policy is on pause Congress mulls bills concerning China’s maritime influence, administration approves port projects Canadian government job minister orders Canada Post and CUPW to vote...
by J.M. Rodgers Co. | Jun 10, 2025 | Industry News, Supply Chain Roundup
This week: USTR extends Biden-era Section 301 tariff exclusions on select Chinese imports through August A temporary pause on higher US tariff rates leads to an import surge, Trans-Pacific spot rates rise US LTL market faces weak demand, but shippers shouldn’t...
