by John Oviedo | Mar 4, 2025 | Shipping Logistics
La popularidad de las flores frescas ha ido en aumento en los últimos años. En 2023, el valor total de las flores importadas a los EE. UU. superó los 2500 millones de dólares, de los cuales 1500 millones provinieron de Colombia. Esto resalta la importancia de Colombia...
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...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Feb 20, 2025 | Economic trends, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain
After signing an executive order last Thursday, President Trump announced reciprocal tariffs for all U.S. trade partners. These tariffs are separate from the previous ones Trump proposed for imports from specific countries and steel and aluminum imports. The reason...
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 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...