Economic trends, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain

Trump Announced Reciprocal Tariffs

In a bold move, President Trump has signed an executive order imposing reciprocal tariffs on all U.S. trade partners. Unlike previous tariffs targeting specific countries or industries, these taxes mirror the rates other nations impose on U.S. exports.

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Economic trends, Importing, Shipping Logistics

New Steel And Aluminum Tariffs

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!

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Economic trends, Importing, Shipping Logistics

Trump Imposes New Import Tariffs

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to enforce new import tariffs on top U.S. trading partners. While Mexico and Canada’s tariffs have been postponed, China’s tariffs took effect.

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Economic trends, Importing, Supply Chain

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.

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Economic trends, Importing, Shipping Logistics

U.S. Retail Imports Surging

📦 U.S. Retail Imports Are Soaring! Shippers are rushing to avoid freight tariffs and potential port protests, driving this surge.

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East Coast Protests, Economic trends, Shipping Logistics

Port Labor Talks Are Resuming

With the January 15th deadline looming, dockworkers and employers are back at the table. The ILA is pushing for fair wages and fighting port automation.

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Economic trends, Importing, Shipping Logistics

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.

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Customs Broker, Importing, Supply Chain

CBP Enforcing Cargo Descriptions

🚨 Attention shippers! The CBP (U.S. Customs and Border Protection) is cracking down on vague and noncompliant cargo descriptions for imports by implementing cargo messages.

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East Coast Protests, Economic trends, Shipping Logistics

ILA Port Strike Beginning

After months of failed negotiations, the ILA port strike has begun. Dockworkers across East and Gulf Coast ports are protesting the end of their six-year contract with the (USMX), which expired on September 30th.

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East Coast Protests, Economic trends, Shipping Logistics

A Port Strike Is Imminent

A port strike is on the horizon as the clock ticks down to midnight on September 30th, with dockworkers from the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) preparing to walk off the job.

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