Trump Announced Reciprocal Tariffs

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Feb 20, 2025 | Economic trends, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain

After signing an executive order last Thursday, President Trump announced reciprocal tariffs for all U.S. trade partners. These tariffs are separate from the previous ones Trump proposed for imports from specific countries and steel and aluminum imports. The reason...

Envío Internacional de Productos Químicos

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Feb 18, 2025 | Customs Broker, Freight Forwarding, Supply Chain

Existen numerosas consideraciones que los remitentes deben tener en cuenta al enviar productos químicos internacionalmente. Los productos químicos son cualquier sustancia con una composición definida, como ácidos, fertilizantes, disolventes, etc. Estos tipos de...

How to Import Chocolate Into the U.S.

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Feb 13, 2025 | Importing, Customs Clearance, Shipping Logistics

Due to its popularity, importing chocolate into the U.S. can be an excellent opportunity for shippers. Demand can be particularly strong around holidays like Valentine’s Day, Easter, and Halloween. The United States does not commercially produce cocoa, so imports...

New Steel And Aluminum Tariffs

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Feb 12, 2025 | Importing, Economic trends, Shipping Logistics

President Trump is imposing new steel and aluminum taxes after signing an executive order on February 10th. Starting March 12th, all steel and aluminum imports into the U.S. will face a 25% tax hike. Trump notes, “It’s 25% without exceptions or exemptions, and that’s...

China Tariffs Impacting Air Cargo

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Feb 7, 2025 | Economic trends, Importing, Transportation

An executive order signed by President Donald Trump could soon see China tariffs impacting air cargo. On February 1st, Trump imposed a 25% tariff on Canada and Mexico imports and a 10% tariff on China imports. The order also eliminated duty-free exemptions for...