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...
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...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Apr 17, 2025 | Economic trends, Importing, Supply Chain
The tariff war continues between the U.S. and its trade partners as President Trump continues announcing threats. For the last few months, Trump has released, paused, or increased tariffs on goods coming into the U.S. Along with levies specific importations like...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Apr 10, 2025 | Economic trends, Importing, Shipping Logistics
A global market meltdown has resulted in President Trump pausing reciprocal tariffs for 90 days. Country-specific levies against U.S. trade partners that began on April 9th will temporarily halt as countries reach out to negotiate. More than 75 countries, including...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Apr 9, 2025 | Economic trends, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain
A trade war continues with Trump Imposing a 104% tariff on Chinese imports. Starting today, April 9th, all goods coming into the U.S. from China will see a 104% tax hike. The components of the tariff include: A 20% tariff that Trump recently placed on Chinese imports....
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Apr 2, 2025 | Economic trends, Importing, Shipping Logistics
An executive order signed in February has President Trump’s reciprocal tariffs starting today. Termed “Liberation Day” by Trump, various countries that bring cargo into the U.S. will see new taxes on importation. These tariffs will differ from Trump’s recently...
