August 2025 Trade Policy Updates – India, Brazil, and De Minimis Reform
U.S. Introduces New Tariffs and Global Policy Changes Affecting Importers In a series of trade announcements made in late July 2025, the U.S. government introduced new tariffs and regulatory changes with implications for global supply chains and U.S. importers. The...
Trans-Pacific Air Cargo Down, Shippers Choose Ocean Ahead of Tariffs, US Sets 15% Tariff for EU, US Truckload Rates Suffer While LTL Profitable
This week: Trans-Pacific air cargo volumes and rates down as shippers choose ocean before tariffs return US and EU agree to framework trade deal, US sets 15% tariff rate on most imports from the EU Trucking market in the US split, as full truckload rates suffer, but...
U.S. and European Union Announce Framework Trade Deal
On July 27, 2025, the United States and the European Union announced a new trade agreement aimed at redefining tariff structures and deepening investment ties. The framework is designed to avoid steeper trade barriers while formalizing significant transatlantic...
Major U.S. Trade Policy Developments with Japan and Indonesia Signal Opportunities for Exporters
Two significant developments in U.S. trade policy emerged on July 22, 2025, with the announcement of a finalized trade deal with Japan and a new framework agreement with Indonesia. Both initiatives reflect a broader strategy to strengthen bilateral economic ties and...