by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Feb 13, 2025 | Importing, Customs Clearance, Shipping Logistics
Due to its popularity, importing chocolate into the U.S. can be an excellent opportunity for shippers. Especially during holidays like Valentine’s Day, Easter, and Halloween, chocolate imports usually increase due to the demand. While beneficial, the process can be...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Feb 12, 2025 | Importing, Economic trends, Shipping Logistics
President Trump is imposing new steel and aluminum taxes after signing an executive order on February 10th. Starting March 12th, all steel and aluminum imports into the U.S. will face a 25% tax hike. Trump notes, “It’s 25% without exceptions or exemptions, and that’s...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Feb 7, 2025 | Economic trends, Importing, Transportation
An executive order signed by President Donald Trump could soon see China tariffs impacting air cargo. On February 1st, Trump imposed a 25% tariff on Canada and Mexico imports and a 10% tariff on China imports. The order also eliminated duty-free exemptions for...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Feb 4, 2025 | Economic trends, Importing, Shipping Logistics
President Donald Trump imposes new import tariffs on top trading partners after months of expectation. On Saturday, February 1st, Trump signed an executive order to enforce a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada. Canadian energy imports will have a tax...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jan 21, 2025 | Economic trends, Importing, Supply Chain
President Trump announced that he will impose a 25% tariff on February 1st for imports from Canada and Mexico. Last year, Trump revealed that he would implement the tariff hike during his first day in office. The president postponed the date to create an “External...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jan 16, 2025 | Importing, Economic trends, Shipping Logistics
Various situations in the international shipping industry are resulting in U.S. retail imports surging. The Global Port Tracker is predicting that the import volume for December 2024 will be up 14.3% y/y. This number is 19% over the NRA’s (National Retail Association)...
