by A1 WorldWide Logistics | May 14, 2026 | Economic trends, Importing, Tariffs
Section 122 tariffs ruled illegal following a decision by the Court of International Trade (CIT). On May 7, the CIT announced that President Trump’s Section 122 tariffs were unlawful and harmful to businesses. Enacted by the Trump Administration in February 2026, the...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Apr 29, 2026 | Economic trends, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain
The Strait of Hormuz is still clogged as an ongoing conflict in Iran continues. US involvement has escalated a war between Iran and Israel in recent times. As the countries involved escalated the conflict, Iran closed most of the strait on February 28, 2026. Since...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Apr 28, 2026 | Tariffs, Economic trends, Importing
Phase one of CAPE will soon begin with CBP launching A Refund Portal on April 20. The Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) portal is a tool for IEEPA tariff refunds. President Trump originally imposed the International Emergency Economic Powers...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Apr 28, 2026 | Tariffs, Economic trends, Importing
US tariffs remain a persistent issue, with President Trump threatening a 100% tariff on pharmaceuticals. Effective July 31, 17 major pharmaceutical companies will be affected by the tariff, including Pfizer, Novo Nordisk, and others. Trump also announced that a 15%...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Apr 28, 2026 | Tariffs, Economic trends, Importing
Importers could soon be affected as President Trump adjusts Section 232 tariffs on specific metal imports. Following an announcement on April 2, steel, aluminum, and copper entering the US will face new duties starting April 6. Originally, tariffs on most metals...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Apr 28, 2026 | Economic trends, Importing, Tariffs
An ongoing trade war may continue, with China issuing US trading probes investigating trade practices. China will launch two investigations, including an examination of whether US measures are disrupting global supply chains. The second probe will examine whether US...
