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 25, 2025 | Economic trends, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain
As tensions continue in the Israel-Iran conflict, there have been talks that Iran may close the Strait of Hormuz. The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway for the shipping of oil and gas. Nearly 20% of the world’s liquefied Natural gas and a quarter of the world’s oil...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | May 29, 2025 | Tariffs, Economic trends, Importing
A ruling by the US Court of International Trade (CIT) has resulted in the Federal court blocking Trump’s tariffs. Termed “Liberation Day”, the president signed an executive order on April 2 introducing a 10% tax for most trading partners. On May 28, a three-judge...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | May 23, 2025 | Economic trends, 3PL, Importing
As tariffs continue to impact the international shipping industry, it is essential to know how to import during tariff hikes. Over the last few months, President Trump has imposed, announced, and paused numerous tariffs for imports into the U.S. Some goods affected...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | May 13, 2025 | Economic trends, Importing, Supply Chain
The U.S. and China will slash tariffs imposed on each other after both countries reached an agreement on May 12. In a joint statement, the two countries announced a pause on most tariffs released since February. Details of the agreement effective May 14 include: The...
