by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Apr 28, 2026 | Economic trends, Importing, Tariffs
An ongoing trade war may continue, with China issuing US trading probes investigating trade practices. China will launch two investigations, including an examination of whether US measures are disrupting global supply chains. The second probe will examine whether US...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Mar 11, 2026 | Economic trends, Importing, Supply Chain
International shipping could soon feel the effect of a container ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz. On March 4, the Safeen Prestige vessel was hit by a projectile passing through the strait near Oman. The attack occurred just above the waterline, sparking a fire in the...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Mar 11, 2026 | Tariffs, Economic trends, Importing
The international shipping industry could still feel the effects of levies, with President Trump imposing Section 122 tariffs. On February 20, the Supreme Court ruled against Trump’s tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Powers Act (IEEPA). Following the...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Mar 11, 2026 | Tariffs, Economic trends, Shipping Logistics
The US and India reach a trade deal following a call between President Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. On Monday, February 2, Trump announced that he will lower tariffs on imports from India to 18%. Originally, he imposed levies ranging from 25% to 50%....
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jan 13, 2026 | Economic trends, Exporting, Freight
As international shipping continues to shift, the industry can soon see Canada leading the BRICS economy. BRICS is a group of emerging economies comprising ten countries, including Brazil, China, Russia, India, and others. Over the last few years, the BRICS market has...
