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17 Dec 2025
0 Comments By GV America Trade Lane, Europe, European Trade Lane, General, Tariff, US Customs

CBP Issues Guidance on Tariff Changes Under U.S.–Switzerland–Liechtenstein Agreement

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued new guidance implementing tariff-related provisions of the U.S.–Switzerland–Liechtenstein Framework Agreement on Fair, Balanced, and Reciprocal Trade, which was finalized on November 14, 2025. The guidance follows a Federal Register notice released by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative and reflects updates to reciprocal tariffs imposed under the […]

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10 Dec 2025
0 Comments By GV America Trade Lane, Asia Trade Lane, Economic Outlook, General, Logistics

U.S. State of Freight News: China Shift Hits Tipping Point, 2026 Container Outlook

U.S. supply chains are continuing their long migration away from China-centered sourcing, and the downstream effects are now showing up in both import patterns and balance sheets. At the same time, container-shipping experts looking ahead to 2026 largely agree on one thing: overcapacity is looming, even if forecasts differ on demand. Below is a consolidated […]

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07 Dec 2025
0 Comments By MV America Trade Lane, Containers, Economic Outlook, Ocean Freight Services, Tariff

U.S. Imports Plunge to 2.5-Year Low as Tariff Turmoil Clouds 2026 Outlook

Containerized imports into the United States are on track to hit their lowest level in two and a half years this month, with retailers warning that ongoing tariff uncertainty will keep volumes firmly in negative territory well into the second quarter of next year. According to the latest Global Port Tracker (GPT) from the National […]

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17 Nov 2025
0 Comments By MV America Trade Lane, Economic Outlook, Tariff

Grocery Costs Bite: White House Reverses Wide-Ranging Food Import Tariffs

The Trump administration on Friday rolled back a broad set of food and agricultural tariffs, easing pressure on grocery prices amid rising concerns about consumer costs. In a late-night executive order, President Donald Trump reversed the “reciprocal” tariffs introduced in April, which the administration had originally argued were necessary to counter trade imbalances threatening national […]

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03 Nov 2025
0 Comments By GV America Trade Lane, Asia Trade Lane, General, News, Regulations, Tariff

White House Details New U.S. China Trade Actions

  The White House has released a detailed fact sheet summarizing recent trade actions between the United States and China, highlighting major tariff suspensions, export control adjustments, and renewed agricultural purchases. These measures mark one of the most significant bilateral trade de-escalations in recent years and carry major implications for global supply chains, technology exports, […]

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28 Oct 2025
0 Comments By GV America Trade Lane, Compliance, General, Logistics, Regulations, Tariff

Advisory: Non-Standard “mDDP” / “DDP” Terms and Tariff Exposure

In recent months, we have seen a surge of inquiries from importers whose overseas suppliers are introducing the term “mDDP” (modified Delivered Duty Paid) or shifting to “DDP”-type delivery structures. At first glance, these offers seem appealing: duties, taxes, and logistics costs are bundled into one attractive landed price. Yet beneath that simplicity may lie […]

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27 Oct 2025
0 Comments By GV America Trade Lane, Asia Trade Lane, General, News, Tariff

U.S. Signs Reciprocal Trade Agreements with Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand

The White House announced on October 26, 2025, that the United States has finalized reciprocal trade agreements with Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand, marking a significant step in expanding market access for U.S. exporters across Southeast Asia. Under these new pacts, each partner nation will eliminate or reduce tariffs on U.S. agricultural and industrial products, […]

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30 Sep 2025
0 Comments By GV America Trade Lane, General, Regulations, Tariff, US Customs

Trump Administration Implements Section 232 Tariffs on Lumber, Kitchen Cabinets, Other Wood Products on Oct. 14

On September 29, 2025, President Trump issued a proclamation announcing the implementation of Section 232 tariffs on lumber, kitchen cabinets, vanities, and other wood products. The tariffs will take effect at 12:01 a.m. ET on October 14, 2025. Tariff Details and Duty Rates The proclamation sets new global tariff rates on wood imports: 10% global […]

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05 Sep 2025
0 Comments By GV America Trade Lane, Asia Trade Lane, General, Tariff, US Customs

President Trump Signs Executive Order on U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement

  On September 4, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order (EO) enacting a newly negotiated U.S.-Japan trade deal. The agreement introduces tariffs on Japanese imports, with broad implications for both countries’ economies. U.S.-Japan Tariff Agreement Highlights Baseline Tariff on Japanese Imports The EO sets a baseline 15% tariff on nearly all Japanese imports. Products […]

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22 Aug 2025
0 Comments By MV America Trade Lane, Asia Trade Lane, Congestion, European Trade Lane

Cargo Chaos in Asia: Shippers Face Weeks-Long Delays Amid Feeder Shortage

Limited feeder vessel capacity between Asia’s secondary ports and major transshipment hubs is creating significant disruptions for both Asian exports and inbound shipments from the US and Europe, according to forwarders and carriers. Shippers in Thailand and Indonesia are waiting up to a month to secure space, leading to widespread transshipment delays, rolled cargo, and […]

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