18 Aug 2025

Airfreight Volumes Shift: US-Bound Shipments Bounce Back as European Routes Weaken

New data from WorldACD suggests that airfreight volumes between the Asia Pacific and the US are showing signs of life, while those headed to Europe have declined. This could be an early indicator of a market rebalancing as the US finalizes new tariffs. For the week ending August 10, chargeable weight from China to the […]

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13 Aug 2025

HMM Warns of Turbulence Ahead as Tariff Uncertainty Hits Global Shipping

South Korean carrier HMM cautioned Wednesday that global container shipping faces heightened volatility as tariff grace periods expire and trade negotiations continue. “The expiry of tariff grace periods and ongoing renegotiations are expected to increase market volatility, with regional demand shifts likely to sustain supply chain congestion,” HMM said in its first-half earnings commentary. The […]

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01 Aug 2025

Reciprocal Tariff Order 2025: U.S. Expands Trade Duties on Dozens of Countries

On July 31, 2025, President Trump signed a new Executive Order titled “Further Modifying the Reciprocal Tariff Rates”, which increases and restructures U.S. tariffs on imports from a wide range of foreign countries. This action builds on Executive Order 14257, first issued in April 2025, which declared a national emergency due to persistent U.S. trade […]

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30 Jul 2025

US Brazil Tariff 2025: U.S. Increases Import Duties to 50% via Executive Order

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 […]

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30 Jul 2025

U.S. Imposes 50% Tariff on Copper Imports Starting August 1, 2025

Effective 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 […]

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30 Jul 2025

Trump Ends $800 Duty-Free Import Rule for Commercial Shipments Starting August 29

Effective 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 […]

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19 Jul 2025

Capacity Cuts Signal Slower Summer Ahead

Ocean carriers are pulling back capacity ahead of the mid-August end to the 90-day pause on higher U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods. An increasing number of trans-Pacific sailings have been blanked through July, and with most pre-tariff cargo already moving, spot rates are expected to soften through summer. Maritime data from eeSea shows roughly 175,000 […]

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