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...
As Return of US Reciprocal Tariffs Near, Carriers Cut Trans-Pac Capacity, Environmental Impact of Red Sea Diversions Revealed
This week: As the August 12 return of the US reciprocal tariff policy nears, Trans-Pac carriers cut capacity The environmental impact of Red Sea diversions revealed as crisis nears second anniversary Vote on Canada Post’s “final offers” begins this...
Trump Announces 30% Tariff for Imports from Mexico, 35% for Canada, Retailers Rush to Beat Aug. 1 Deadline, Intermodal Rail Volumes Up in ’25, Plus More Supply Chain News
This week: President Trump announces 30% tariff on Mexico and EU, 35% for Canada starting August 1 US retailers rush to import merchandise ahead of the end of reciprocal tariff policy pause Ocean carriers cut services, add blank sailings as US import surge expected to...
News Alert: U.S. Tariff Shakeup Expands Beyond Vietnam — Importers Face Steep Duties from 14 More Nations Starting August 1
Following last week’s announcement of a trade agreement with Vietnam, President Donald Trump has sharply escalated U.S. trade policy by imposing new tariffs on imports from 14 additional countries, including major trading partners like Japan and South Korea. These...