by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Sep 4, 2025 | Tariffs, Economic trends, Importing
An appeals court ruled Trump’s tariffs illegal after a 7-4 decision on August 29. In the ruling, the Court of Appeals sided with the Court of International Trade. Along with reciprocal tariffs, this decision could also affect separate levies that Trump placed on...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Aug 28, 2025 | Tariffs, Economic trends, Importing
An investigation by the Trump administration could soon result in Trump imposing furniture tariffs. On August 22, the president announced a “major” tariff investigation on furniture entering the US. The potential rate has not been determined yet, and the examination...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Aug 21, 2025 | Economic trends, Importing, Shipping Logistics
International shipping could soon feel the impact as the end of de minimis approaches on August 29. On July 30, President Trump signed an executive order to suspend the exemption for all countries importing into the US. The de minimis is a threshold value below which...
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 19, 2025 | Importing, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain
Due to the limited shelf life, a shipper should be aware of common mistakes when importing perishables. Perishable cargo refers to any item that can spoil, deteriorate, or lose quality if not shipped under proper conditions. Some examples include fresh produce, such...
