by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jan 5, 2026 | Tariffs, Economic trends, Importing
An announcement from President Trump has led to the White House delaying tariffs until 2027. In particular, Trump is postponing planned tariff hikes on imported furniture products for one year. Some of these products include upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets,...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Dec 30, 2025 | Shipping Logistics, Customs Broker, Customs Broker Miami, Customs Clearance, Importing
Aunque importar autos desde Japón puede traer numerosos beneficios para los importadores, al inicio puede resultar un proceso complejo. Los importadores deben cumplir con múltiples leyes y regulaciones, y no hacerlo puede ocasionar pérdidas económicas. En algunos...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Dec 24, 2025 | Tariffs, Importing, Shipping Logistics
The international shipping industry continues to feel the strain from trade wars, with Mexico imposing a 50% tariff. On December 10, Mexico’s congress agreed to hike tariffs on more than 1,400 imports from China and other Asian nations. Some of the goods subject to...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Dec 18, 2025 | Importing, Customs Clearance, Shipping Logistics
Despite its use across industries, there are several aspects shippers should understand when importing machinery into the US. CBP defines machinery as mechanical equipment that performs a specific function, including equipment used in commercial, industrial, and...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Dec 11, 2025 | Economic trends, Importing, Shipping Logistics
China hit a $1 trillion trade surplus for the first time on December 8. Over the last 11 months of 2025, China’s surplus reached $1.08 trillion, beating 2024’s $992 billion amount. A trade surplus is the value of how much a country exports that exceeds its imports. In...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Dec 4, 2025 | Tariffs, Economic trends, Importing
A bilateral trade deal is resulting in the US reducing South Korea’s tariffs on imports. On December 1, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced that the US will reduce levies to 15% retroactively to November 1. Previously, the US imposed tariffs of up to 25% on...
