Supply Chain Roundup: Pre-Tariff Import Surge Provides Boost to US LTL Volumes, Trump Admin to End De Minimis Exemption for China and Hong Kong on May 2
This week: Surge in US imports ahead of tariffs leads to uneven and temporary boost in LTL freight volumes Trump admin ending de minimis for China and Hong Kong on May 2, but what happens after that? USTR announces port fee policy following year-long investigation...
De Minimis Ends for China and Hong Kong: What U.S. Importers Need to Know
A major shift in U.S. import policy is on the horizon: the long-standing de minimis exemption for low-value goods will no longer apply to shipments from China and Hong Kong starting May 2, 2025. At J.M. Rodgers, we’re helping importers prepare for this...
Trump Pauses Reciprocal Tariff Policy for 90 Days, But Raises China Duties to 145%, Uncertainty Impacts the Supply Chain
This week: President Trump pauses reciprocal tariffs for most US trading partners but raises rate on China Following months of pre-tariff frontloading, US retailers slash import forecast for second quarter Hopes for a trucking rebound in 2025 fade as US truckload and...
CBP Update: Duty Drawback Still Available as China Tariffs Surge to 125% Under Reciprocal Tariff Order
On April 10, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued CSMS #64701128, updating previous guidance related to the Reciprocal Tariff Program initiated by Executive Order 14257. This latest directive reflects a major policy shift: the tariff rate on imports...