by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Nov 14, 2025 | Economic trends, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain
The US shutdown has ended with President Trump signing a bill passed by Congress on Wednesday, November 12. Since October 1, the US has been experiencing the longest government shutdown in its history, which has lasted 43 days. The bill signed by Trump will reopen...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Nov 12, 2025 | Air Freight, Economic trends, Importing
With the holiday season rapidly approaching, shippers could soon see the government shutdown impacting air imports. Since October 1, the US has been in a government shutdown that has currently reached 41 days. The shutdown occurred after Congress failed to pass the...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Nov 5, 2025 | Tariffs, Economic trends, Importing
A legal dispute between President Trump and the US appeals court continues, with the Supreme Court arguments starting today. The Supreme Court heard a case regarding Trump’s IEEPA (IEEPA Emergency Economic Powers Act) tariffs. Two federal courts have recently ruled...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Oct 30, 2025 | Economic trends, Shipping Logistics, Tariffs
The US and China reach a trade deal after months of escalation between the two countries. Both nations agreed on various trade issues during a meeting between US President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The agreement comes days after the Chinese government...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Oct 30, 2025 | Tariffs, Economic trends, Importing
President Trump is raising Canada tariffs by 10% after an announcement on October 25. In a social media post, Trump said he would increase duties on Canadian imports due to a TV ad. The president will add the 10% to previously imposed tariffs, raising the total amount...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Oct 23, 2025 | Tariffs, Economic trends, Importing
While less talked about than large corporations importing into the US, shippers have seen the IEEPA tariffs impact small importers. Smaller and mid-sized importers like mom-and-pop stores have suffered significantly from President Trump’s IEEPA taxes. Earlier this...
