Economic trends, Shipping Logistics, Tariffs

US And China Reach A Trade Deal

After months of back-and-forth tariff battles, the U.S. and China have finally reached a trade deal — signaling a major step toward easing tensions between the two largest economies in the world 🌎.

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Economic trends, Importing, Tariffs

Trump Is Raising Canada Tariffs

Tariff Tensions Rise Again! President Trump announced a 10% tariff hike on Canadian imports—pushing total duties on some goods up to 45%. The move, sparked by a recent TV ad, adds to the 35% tariffs already in place since August.

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Economic trends, Importing, Tariffs

IEEPA Tariffs Impacting Small Importers

Small importers are feeling the strain from Trump’s IEEPA tariffs. While big corporations can absorb higher costs, many mom-and-pop importers are struggling to stay afloat.

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Economic trends, Supply Chain, Tariffs

US-China Trade War Continues

Tensions are rising again in the U.S.-China trade war. 🇺🇸🇨🇳 On October 14, China began charging port fees on U.S.-owned ships—a direct response after months of back-and-forth tariffs between the two nations.

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Economic trends, Importing, Tariffs

IEEPA Tariffs Supreme Court Ruling

All eyes are on the Supreme Court as it prepares to hear President Trump’s IEEPA tariffs case on November 5—a decision that could reshape the future of international trade.

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Economic trends, Importing, Shipping Logistics

The Government Shutdown Begins

A U.S. government shutdown is here — and shippers are bracing for impact. On October 1, Congress failed to pass a funding bill, triggering a shutdown that reached far beyond politics and into international shipping.

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Economic trends, Importing, Tariffs

Trump’s Tariff Hearing Date Is Set

Big news for global trade: The Supreme Court has set November 5 as the hearing date for Trump’s tariff case. Two major cases are on the table—Learning Resources v. Trump, and Trump v. V.O.S. Selections.

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Economic trends, Importing, Tariffs

US-Japan Trade Deal Starting

Big shifts are coming to international shipping! Starting August 16, the new U.S.–Japan trade deal kicks in, setting a 15% baseline tariff on most Japanese imports—including automobiles and auto parts.

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Economic trends, Importing, Tariffs

Supreme Court Will Hear Trump’s Tariff Case

On September 9, the Supreme Court announced it will hear Trump’s tariff case on an expedited timeline. With oral arguments starting in November, the decision could reshape the future of U.S. trade policy.

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Customs Broker, Customs Clearance, Economic trends, Supply Chain

La CBP endurece la supervisión del comercio electrónico

La CBP está endureciendo el control sobre importaciones de bajo valor en EE. UU. Envíos de comercio electrónico ahora enfrentan inspecciones más estrictas bajo el programa de Entrada Tipo 86.

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