On August 29, a federal appeals court ruled Trump’s tariffs illegal in a 7-4 decision. The ruling, which backed the Court of International Trade, could impact international, and country specific tariffs.
Trump Imposing Furniture Tariffs
Big changes could be coming for the furniture market. On August 22, President Trump launched a major tariff investigation on imported furniture over the next 50 days that could result in new tariffs for furniture imports.
The End Of De Minimis
Big changes are on the horizon for global trade. Starting August 29, the de minimis exemption—which currently lets goods under $800 enter the US tax-free—will come to an end.
US Extending China’s Tariff Pause
On August 11, President Trump signed an executive order extending the tariff pause with China, pushing the start of higher rates to November 10.
Country-Specific Tariffs Starting
Starting today, U.S. shippers are facing new country-specific tariffs following a sweeping executive order signed by President Trump. What does this mean for cargo flows, global logistics, and your bottom line?
US And EU Reached A Trade Deal
On July 27, the US and EU reached a breakthrough trade agreement that may have dodged a full-blown transatlantic tariff war. Instead of the steep 30% tariffs previously threatened, most EU imports will now face a reduced 15% rate.
US Proposing A 93.5% Tariff
On July 17, the U.S. Department of Commerce proposed a massive 93.5% tariff on graphite imports from China, citing results from an anti-dumping investigation.
Trump Announced New Tariffs
On July 7, President Trump signed a new executive order updating U.S. import tariffs and extending the enforcement date to August 1st—just days before the previous 90-day deadline was set to expire.
US Imports Could Soon Surge
🚢📦 Is a wave of imports about to hit U.S. ports? Importers and retailers say yes! With a 90-day break in the U.S.–China tariff war, businesses are racing to frontload shipments before the pause ends.
Iran May Close The Strait of Hormuz
🌍⛽ The tension is rising in the Israel-Iran conflict, and all eyes are on the Strait of Hormuz. With Iran’s Parliament voting to close the strait, the stakes have never been higher.