President Trump signed an Executive Order this afternoon that effectively ends the de minimis exemption for commercial shipments, effective Aug. 29. Thus, “imported goods sent through means other than the international postal network that are valued at or under $800 and that would otherwise qualify for the de minimis exemption will be subject to all […]
President Trump signed an Executive Order today, July 30, implementing an additional 40% tariff on Brazilian products, bringing the total tariff amount to 50%. The Trump Administration said its reason for the tariff increase is due to “recent policies, practices, and actions by the Government of Brazil that constitute an unusual and extraordinary threat to […]
Container throughput rose globally in May, powered by resilient trade flows in Asia and Europe, while U.S. ports faced a pronounced decline tied to shifting tariff policies and weakening import demand. According to Drewry’s latest Global Container Port Throughput Index, port activity increased 1.4% from April and 5.4% year-over-year, signaling robust momentum across most global […]
After weeks of sharp rate declines, the trans-Pacific shipping market has found a momentary floor in mid-July, signaling a pause in the container price plunge just as the peak shipping season begins. According to a market update from analyst firm Xeneta, spot rates for Far East to U.S. West Coast shipping held at $2,313 per […]
In a wave of last-minute negotiations ahead of the looming August 1 tariff deadline, the U.S. has reached new bilateral trade agreements with Japan, Indonesia, and the Philippines — a significant step in recalibrating global trade partnerships. The agreement with Japan marks a major shift. A newly agreed 15% tariff on Japanese imports replaces a […]
Container shipping rates along the Asia–U.S. trade lanes continue to fall amid weakening import demand and mounting geopolitical uncertainty. Ongoing tariff escalations and inflationary pressures are weighing heavily on international freight movements, reshaping global supply chain strategies. Recent data shows that Asia–U.S. West Coast spot rates fell 24% to $2,369 per forty-foot equivalent unit (FEU), […]
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced plans to impose strict oversight and potential restrictions on Mexican airline operations in the United States, citing violations of the 2015 U.S.-Mexico Air Transport Agreement and market disruptions caused by policy changes within Mexico’s aviation system. The DOT’s move follows concerns over the Mexican government’s 2023 decision […]
Warehouse availability across the United States surged to its highest level in more than a decade, as many businesses delayed leasing decisions in response to shifting trade dynamics and evolving inventory strategies. According to data from Cushman & Wakefield, the national warehouse vacancy rate rose to 7.1% in Q2 2025, up from 6.9% in the […]
The recent termination of the longstanding tomato trade agreement between the U.S. and Mexico has drawn both praise and criticism across the agriculture and trade communities. Originally established to regulate the price and flow of Mexican-grown tomatoes into the U.S., the suspension agreement aimed to protect American growers from being undercut by lower-priced imports. As […]
A new round of tariffs is on the horizon, with proposed 30% duties on goods imported from both the European Union and Mexico potentially taking effect at 12:01 a.m. ET on August 1. The announcement came via a public statement from U.S. leadership, emphasizing growing frustration over stalled trade negotiations. The message, part of a […]
