On July 30, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order raising tariffs on a wide range of Brazilian imports to a total of 50%, up from the previous 10%. The action, which takes effect immediately, reflects escalating trade tensions and national security concerns cited by the administration. This announcement comes on the heels of other […]
Read MoreEffective August 1, 2025, the U.S. government has announced a 50% tariff on all imports of semi-finished copper products and intensive copper derivative products. This move, issued by President Trump in a formal Proclamation on July 30, aims to protect domestic industries and adjust trade dynamics for copper-related goods. What the New Copper Tariff Means […]
Read MoreEffective August 29, 2025, President Trump’s latest Executive Order eliminates the de minimis exemption for most commercial imports valued at $800 or less, a move that will significantly impact international shipping and customs practices for businesses and online retailers. What Is the De Minimis Exemption? The de minimis exemption allowed imported goods valued at $800 […]
Read MoreOn July 7, 2025, the White House issued Executive Order 14266, officially extending the current modification of reciprocal tariff rates. The full executive order can be accessed EXECUTIVE ORDER JULY 7th 2025 Key Details: Previous Deadline:The 90-day reciprocal suspension was originally set to expire at 12:01 a.m. EDT on July 9, 2025. Revised Deadline:Under Executive […]
Read MoreOcean carriers are maintaining strong trans-Atlantic capacity in anticipation of the July 9 expiration of President Donald Trump’s 90-day suspension of “reciprocal” tariffs. Despite softening freight rates and tepid demand, carriers appear to be preparing for a potential surge in shipments once trade policy becomes clearer. The 90-day pause—set to expire next week—was put in […]
Read MoreA broad coalition of shipper and logistics industry associations is pressing U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for urgent clarification on whether transshipped goods are subject to new tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on April 5. The concern centers around cargo that departed its country of origin […]
Read MoreU.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has released updated guidance on the recently expanded steel tariffs under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act. While there were no changes to the original list of steel products affected, the update corrects classification numbers for some steel derivative goods. What This Means for Importers As of June […]
Read MoreOn May 28, 2025, the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) issued a significant ruling that blocks the Trump Administration’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose tariffs on foreign imports. The decision impacts a broad range of tariffs, including those targeting fentanyl-related imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, as well […]
Read MoreUS shippers are increasingly turning to foreign trade zones (FTZs) as a potential solution to offset the cost of Trump administration tariffs on high-value goods and merchandise. However, limited storage capacity and administrative complexity make FTZs far from a guaranteed fix. FTZs are specially designated domestic areas, usually near a port of entry, where high-value […]
Read MoreOverview of Tariff Adjustments Effective immediately, the Executive Order introduces revised reciprocal tariff rates to align with global trade dynamics and address retaliatory measures by trading partners. These changes aim to promote fair trade practices while supporting domestic industries. Updated Tariff Structure Products Originating from China, Hong Kong, or Macau Applicable tariffs include: Commodity-specific Most-Favored-Nation […]
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