President Trump just signed an executive order imposing a 25% tax hike on ALL steel and aluminum imports, starting March 12th. Unlike his first term, where aluminum faced a 10% tariff, this time it’s up 15% higher!
Trump quiere el Canal de Panama
¿Por qué Trump quiere el Canal de Panamá?
El presidente electo Donald Trump ha expresado su interés en recuperar el Canal de Panamá, citando las “tarifas ridículas” que se cobran a los buques de EE. UU. Con tarifas en aumento y preocupaciones sobre la influencia de China, el Canal sigue siendo un activo clave para el comercio global, representando el 6% del comercio marítimo y el 40% del tráfico de contenedores de EE. UU.
¿Pueden las amenazas de tomar el control del Canal alterar las relaciones internacionales?
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Shipping During China’s New Year
Planning to ship during Chinese New Year? Here’s what you need to know! While it’s a time of joy and tradition in China, it’s also a challenging period for global shipping.
25% Tariffs on February 1st
President Trump has plans on setting a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico on February 1st. With these nations bringing in hundreds of billions in trade annually, the move may significantly impact trade.
Trump Wants The Panama Canal
🌎 Trump says the U.S. should reclaim the Panama Canal over rising fees caused by drought. With the U.S. as the canal’s top user, tensions could rise. How will this impact international shipping.
Container Imports To Increase
📦📈 Container imports are on the rise, and it’s shaping up to be a big year for global trade! 🌍 According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), January 2025 is forecasted to bring in 2.2 million more TEUs compared to January 2024. 🚢
Trump Is Imposing Tariff Hikes
The Trump administration is shaking up global trade. Starting January 20th, President-elect Trump plans to impose a 25% tariff hike on imports from Canada, and Mexico. This move can have major implications for global trade.
ILA Port Strike Ends
The ILA port strike has ended after days of protests by 45,000 dockworkers from key East and Gulf Coast ports. With their contract expired and months of stalled negotiations on wages and automation, the walkouts severely impacted international shipping.
New Surcharges As Strike Nears
As the ILA strike nears on October 1st, top shipping lines Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM are imposing new surcharges for East and Gulf Coast ports, starting mid-October. The ILA is pushing back on automation, and fighting for wage increases, and pension demands.
Tariff Increase On Imports
Starting September 27th, the Biden Administration will raise tariffs on Chinese imports like electric vehicles, batteries, solar panels, and semiconductors. This comes after a USTR review of Section 301 tariffs aimed at promoting fair trade. While some increases hit in 2024, others will phase in over three years.