US And EU Reached A Trade Deal

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jul 31, 2025 | Tariffs, Economic trends, Importing

On July 27, the US and EU reached a trade deal that may have avoided a potential transatlantic tariff war. In particular, the parties reached a framework for an arrangement that will set 15% on most EU (European Union) imports. The amount is down from the 30% tax that...

US Proposing A 93.5% Tariff

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jul 24, 2025 | Tariffs, Economic trends, Shipping Logistics

A tariff war continues with the US proposing a 93.5% tariff on graphite imports from China. On July 17, the US Department of Commerce (DOC) announced plans to implement the levies after an anti-dumping duty investigation. The DOC notes that they will make the final...

Shipping During the Peak Season

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jul 17, 2025 | Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation

As August rolls around, it is essential to understand what to expect when shipping during the peak season. The peak season is a time when the demand to ship cargo surges. In the US, it usually starts around mid-August and goes to the end of Autumn. Scenarios like the...

Trump Announced New Tariffs

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jul 10, 2025 | Tariffs, Economic trends, Shipping Logistics

On Monday, July 7, President Trump announced new tariffs for imports into the US after signing an executive order. In identical letters sent to various countries, Trump revealed that reciprocal tariffs would have varying amounts from the original numbers. The...

Ahorrar costos en envios aereos

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jul 8, 2025 | Shipping Logistics, Air Freight, Freight Forwarding, Supply Chain

Ahorrar costos en el transporte aéreo puede ser valioso al enviar carga internacional por avión. Aunque mover mercancías por aire es uno de los métodos más convenientes de transporte, también puede resultar costoso. En la última década, la demanda por este medio ha...