by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Aug 21, 2025 | Economic trends, Importing, Shipping Logistics
International shipping could soon feel the impact as the end of de minimis approaches on August 29. On July 30, President Trump signed an executive order to suspend the exemption for all countries importing into the US. The de minimis is a threshold value below which...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Aug 14, 2025 | Tariffs, Economic trends, Importing
An executive order signed by President Trump on August 11 has the US extending China’s tariff pause. Originally set to start this week, the higher tariffs for imports from each country will begin on November 10. The US will keep its levies on Chinese goods at 30%...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Aug 7, 2025 | Tariffs, Economic trends, Importing
An executive order signed by President Trump on July 31 has resulted in country-specific tariffs starting today. Along with a 10% baseline tax on all importing countries, over 70 trading partners will have their tariffs. Initially announced by Trump as “Liberation...
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...
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...
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...
