Strait Of Hormuz Is Still Clogged

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...

CBP Launching A Refund Portal

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...

Trump Threatening A 100% Tariff

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%...

Trump Adjusts Section 232 Tariffs

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...

China Issuing US Trading Probes

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...

CBP Finalizes Duty Refund Program

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Mar 23, 2026 | Tariffs, Economic trends, Importing

Importers could soon be reimbursed for US imports as the CBP finalizes duty refund program for IEEPA tariffs. On February 20, the Supreme Court deemed President Trump’s International Emergency Powers Act (IEEPA) levies illegal in a 6-3 ruling. Following the ruling,...