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U.S. Executive Order Expands Reciprocal Tariffs and Raises Rate on Canada
White House Issues Executive Order to Implement New Reciprocal Tariff Structure On July 31, 2025, President Trump signed a new Executive Order that significantly expands the U.S. reciprocal tariff framework. The action imposes revised or increased ad valorem duties on...
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
Stay up to date on global trade, shipping, logistics, and supply chain trends in our Supply Chain Roundup for the week of 7/28/25.
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...
As Return of US Reciprocal Tariffs Near, Carriers Cut Trans-Pac Capacity, Environmental Impact of Red Sea Diversions Revealed
Stay up to date on global trade, shipping, logistics, and supply chain trends in our Supply Chain Roundup for the week of 7/14/25.
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
Stay up to date on global trade, shipping, logistics, and supply chain trends in our Supply Chain Roundup for the week of 7/14/25.
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...
Pause on US Reciprocal Tariffs Now Ending Aug. 1, Carriers Keep Capacity High, Trade Groups Seek Tariff Clarity from CBP and DHS, End of De Minimis Exemption
Stay up to date on global trade, shipping, logistics, and supply chain trends in our Supply Chain Roundup for the week of 7/7/25.
News Alert: White House Signals Imminent Tariff Actions Without New Trade Deals
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...
Supply Chain Roundup: Ocean Carriers Prepare for Possible Strait of Hormuz Closure, Early Peak Season for US Trucking, Labor Disruptions for Parcel Delivery in Canada Near End
Stay up to date on global trade, shipping, logistics, and supply chain trends in our Supply Chain Roundup for the week of 6/30/25.
Tariffs, Trade, and Duty Drawback: Insights from the AAEI Panel with J.M. Rodgers
At this year’s AAEI conference, J.M. Rodgers’ Andrew Galloway and Sean Dunne hosted a rapid-fire panel discussion focused on duty drawback in today’s shifting trade landscape. With tariffs continuing to impact the bottom line for importers and exporters, the session...