The landscape of U.S. coffee imports is brewing up a major shift. ☕📦 For years, Brazil dominated as America’s top coffee supplier, but new data shows Peru and Colombia have now surged ahead.
Shutdown Impacting Air Imports
Holiday shipping turbulence ahead? With the U.S. government shutdown now stretching past 40 days, air imports could be the next to feel the strain. The budget deadlock in Congress has slowed operations across key agencies.
Trump Is Raising Canada Tariffs
Tariff Tensions Rise Again! President Trump announced a 10% tariff hike on Canadian imports—pushing total duties on some goods up to 45%. The move, sparked by a recent TV ad, adds to the 35% tariffs already in place since August.
US-Japan Trade Deal Starting
Big shifts are coming to international shipping! Starting August 16, the new U.S.–Japan trade deal kicks in, setting a 15% baseline tariff on most Japanese imports—including automobiles and auto parts.
Court Ruled Trump’s Tariffs Illegal
On August 29, a federal appeals court ruled Trump’s tariffs illegal in a 7-4 decision. The ruling, which backed the Court of International Trade, could impact international, and country specific tariffs.
¿Cuál es la diferencia entre una importadora y un agente de carga?
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US Extending China’s Tariff Pause
On August 11, President Trump signed an executive order extending the tariff pause with China, pushing the start of higher rates to November 10.
US Imports Could Soon Surge
🚢📦 Is a wave of imports about to hit U.S. ports? Importers and retailers say yes! With a 90-day break in the U.S.–China tariff war, businesses are racing to frontload shipments before the pause ends.
Iran May Close The Strait of Hormuz
🌍⛽ The tension is rising in the Israel-Iran conflict, and all eyes are on the Strait of Hormuz. With Iran’s Parliament voting to close the strait, the stakes have never been higher.
U.S. and China Will Slash Tariffs
The U.S. and China struck a major deal to slash tariffs in a move that could reshape global shipping. On May 14, the U.S. will lower tariffs on Chinese imports from 145% to 30%, while China cuts its tariffs on U.S. goods from 125% to 10%.