US And EU Reached A Trade Deal

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jul 31, 2025 | Tariffs, Economic trends, Importing

On July 27, the US and EU reached a trade deal that may have avoided a potential transatlantic tariff war. In particular, the parties reached a framework for an arrangement that will set 15% on most EU (European Union) imports. The amount is down from the 30% tax that...

US Imports Could Soon Surge

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jul 3, 2025 | Importing, Economic trends, Shipping Logistics

Importers and retailers predict that US imports could soon surge over the next few weeks. Following a 90-day break in the tariff war between the US and China, retailers expect to resume importing. Data from the NRF’s (National Retail Federation) Global Port Tracker...

Mistakes When Importing Perishables

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jun 19, 2025 | Importing, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain

Due to the limited shelf life, a shipper should be aware of common mistakes when importing perishables. Perishable cargo refers to any item that can spoil, deteriorate, or lose quality if not shipped under proper conditions. Some examples include fresh produce, such...

Sostenibilidad en el almacenamiento

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jun 10, 2025 | Customs Broker, Customs Clearance, Importing, Supply Chain

La industria logística ha visto un aumento en la sostenibilidad de las operaciones de almacenamiento en los últimos años. A medida que crece el comercio electrónico, también lo hace el número de almacenes en los Estados Unidos. Como resultado, las actividades de...

Trump Doubling Steel Tariffs

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jun 4, 2025 | Tariffs, Economic trends, Importing

The trade war is continuing, with Trump doubling steel tariffs for imports starting today. An announcement by the Trump Administration on June 30 revealed that steel and aluminum taxes would rise to 50%. Initially, the president imposed a 25% tax on these imports in...

Court Blocking Trump’s Tariffs

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | May 29, 2025 | Tariffs, Economic trends, Importing

A ruling by the US Court of International Trade (CIT) has resulted in the Federal court blocking Trump’s tariffs. Termed “Liberation Day”, the president signed an executive order on April 2 introducing a 10% tax for most trading partners. On May 28, a three-judge...