by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jul 30, 2026 | Economic trends, Importing, Tariffs
Tariffs remain an issue in the US, with President Trump’s new tariffs facing lawsuits. Following the expiration of Trump’s Section 122 tariffs, the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) imposed new tariffs under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. Starting...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jun 4, 2026 | Economic trends, Importing, Tariffs
The tariff war is continuing with the US proposing tariffs on 60 economies. On June 2, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) proposed tariffs of up to 12.5% on major US trading partners. Some countries that could be affected include China, Mexico, Canada,...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | May 14, 2026 | Economic trends, Importing, Tariffs
Section 122 tariffs ruled illegal following a decision by the Court of International Trade (CIT). On May 7, the CIT announced that President Trump’s Section 122 tariffs were unlawful and harmful to businesses. Enacted by the Trump Administration in February 2026, the...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Mar 23, 2026 | Tariffs, Economic trends, Importing
Importers could soon be reimbursed for US imports as the CBP finalizes duty refund program for IEEPA tariffs. On February 20, the Supreme Court deemed President Trump’s International Emergency Powers Act (IEEPA) levies illegal in a 6-3 ruling. Following the ruling,...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Mar 11, 2026 | Tariffs, Economic trends, Importing
On March 5, 24 states sued Trump over tariffs imposed under Section 122 of the 1974 Trade Act. Following the Supreme Court’s ruling against President Trump’s IEEPA duties, Trump announced Section 122 tariffs. Section 122 allows levies up to 15% for a 150-day period. A...