by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Mar 11, 2026 | Tariffs, Economic trends, Shipping Logistics
The US and India reach a trade deal following a call between President Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. On Monday, February 2, Trump announced that he will lower tariffs on imports from India to 18%. Originally, he imposed levies ranging from 25% to 50%....
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jan 13, 2026 | Economic trends, Exporting, Freight
As international shipping continues to shift, the industry can soon see Canada leading the BRICS economy. BRICS is a group of emerging economies comprising ten countries, including Brazil, China, Russia, India, and others. Over the last few years, the BRICS market has...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jan 8, 2026 | Tariffs, Economic trends, Importing
A final Supreme Court ruling on tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration could come as early as Friday. Friday, January 9, will be an opinion day where the Supreme Court will discuss and potentially make a decision. In 2025, Trump imposed levies under the...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Dec 24, 2025 | Tariffs, Importing, Shipping Logistics
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 18, 2025 | Importing, Customs Clearance, Shipping Logistics
Despite its use across industries, there are several aspects shippers should understand when importing machinery into the US. CBP defines machinery as mechanical equipment that performs a specific function, including equipment used in commercial, industrial, and...