Trump Is Pausing Automobile Tariffs

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Mar 6, 2025 | Economic trends, Importing, Shipping Logistics

President Trump is pausing automobile tariffs for imports from Mexico and Canada for one month. The 30-day exception will protect autos and auto parts from a 25% tariff that Trump recently enforced for importations. White House press security Karoline Levitt said the...

Trumps Tariffs Are Beginning

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Mar 4, 2025 | Economic trends, Importing, Supply Chain

Trump’s tariffs are beginning today after a month-long extension of an executive order signed last month. Imports from Mexico and most goods from Canada will see a 25% tariff hike. Energy products from Canada to the U.S. will see a reduced 10% rate. Initially, the...

Canada and Mexico Tariffs Starting

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Feb 27, 2025 | Economic trends, Importing, Shipping Logistics

After a postponement in January, President Trump made an announcement regarding the Canada and Mexico tariffs starting next month. On February 24th, Trump said the tariffs “will go forward” and begin on March 4th. Most imports from Canada and Mexico into the U.S. will...

How to Import Chocolate Into the U.S.

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. Demand can be particularly strong around holidays like Valentine’s Day, Easter, and Halloween. The United States does not commercially produce cocoa, so imports...

New Steel And Aluminum Tariffs

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...

China Tariffs Impacting Air Cargo

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...