How To Import During Tariff Hikes

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | May 23, 2025 | Economic trends, 3PL, Importing

As tariffs continue to impact the international shipping industry, it is essential to know how to import during tariff hikes. Over the last few months, President Trump has imposed, announced, and paused numerous tariffs for imports into the U.S. Some goods affected...

U.S. and China Will Slash Tariffs

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | May 13, 2025 | Economic trends, Importing, Supply Chain

The U.S. and China will slash tariffs imposed on each other after both countries reached an agreement on May 12. In a joint statement, the two countries announced a pause on most tariffs released since February. Details of the agreement effective May 14 include: The...

U.S. And China Talks Are Starting

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | May 8, 2025 | Economic trends, Importing, Supply Chain

U.S. and China talks are starting after weeks of tariff escalation between the two Countries. Chinese and U.S. Representatives will meet in Switzerland from May 9 to May 12. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer are meeting to...

Caída de las tarifas de flete para GNL

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | May 6, 2025 | Shipping Logistics, Customs Broker, Economic trends, Transportation

Analistas han reportado recientemente una tendencia continua de las tarifas de flete de GNL (Gas Natural Licuado) desplomándose a mínimos históricos. Las tarifas de GNL para las cuencas del Atlántico y el Pacífico cayeron $20,750 y $36,000 diarios el viernes 25 de...

Trump To Ease Auto Tariffs

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | May 1, 2025 | Economic trends, Importing, Supply Chain

The White House released plans for Trump to ease auto tariffs on U.S. car imports. On April 3, President Trump imposed a 25% tariff on cars and light-duty trucks entering the U.S. The automobile tariff was separate from the 10% duty that the president enforced on all...

U.S. Imposing Fees On Chinese Ships

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Apr 24, 2025 | Economic trends, Importing, Shipping Logistics

An ongoing trade war remains, with the U.S. imposing fees on Chinese ships docked at U.S. ports. On April 17, the Trump administration announced a long-term multi-phase plan to increase charges on China-built vessels. The USTR (United States Trade Representative) gave...