by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Apr 28, 2026 | Economic trends, Importing, Tariffs
Importers could soon be affected as President Trump adjusts Section 232 tariffs on specific metal imports. Following an announcement on April 2, steel, aluminum, and copper entering the US will face new duties starting April 6. Originally, tariffs on most metals...
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 | Jan 5, 2026 | Economic trends, Importing, Tariffs
An announcement from President Trump has led to the White House delaying tariffs until 2027. In particular, Trump is postponing planned tariff hikes on imported furniture products for one year. Some of these products include upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets,...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Dec 24, 2025 | Importing, Shipping Logistics, Tariffs
The international shipping industry continues to feel the strain from trade wars, with Mexico imposing a 50% tariff. On December 10, Mexico’s congress agreed to hike tariffs on more than 1,400 imports from China and other Asian nations. Some of the goods subject to...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Dec 11, 2025 | Economic trends, Importing, Shipping Logistics
China hit a $1 trillion trade surplus for the first time on December 8. Over the last 11 months of 2025, China’s surplus reached $1.08 trillion, beating 2024’s $992 billion amount. A trade surplus is the value of how much a country exports that exceeds its imports. In...