As artificial intelligence continues to transform global trade operations, experts agree that technology will not replace the human role in compliance — but rather redefine it. Across the logistics and customs sector, companies are rapidly integrating AI tools to improve accuracy, speed, and decision-making. Yet, many compliance leaders emphasize that automation cannot replicate human judgment, […]
A coalition of seafood importers and trade associations has filed suit against the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) over its decision to ban imports from 240 foreign fisheries across 46 nations starting January 1, 2026, arguing the agency exceeded its legal authority under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). The National Fisheries Institute, the Restaurant […]
President Donald Trump appeared to soften his stance on imposing a new round of 100% tariffs on Chinese goods, signaling room for negotiation as tensions rise over China’s new export controls on rare earth materials. Speaking to reporters en route to Israel, Trump said, “Right now it is [the plan]. Let’s see what happens. November […]
China has announced retaliatory port fees on U.S. ships, escalating trade tensions as both nations prepare for key economic talks later this month. The Ministry of Transportation confirmed that the new tonnage fees will take effect on October 14, mirroring the tariffs set by the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) under Section 301 of the Trade […]
After years of volatility—from tariff changes and labor strikes to pandemic-era port congestion—many U.S. companies made the same defensive move: stockpile everything. The shift from “just-in-time” to “just-in-case” inventory strategies provided a temporary safety net, but it also clogged warehouses and tied up billions in working capital. Now, as supply chain conditions stabilize, business leaders […]
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has sharply increased tariffs on Chinese-made container cranes, deepening the ongoing trade rift between Washington and Beijing. The move, announced late Friday, follows China’s recent export restrictions on rare earth minerals and marks a new escalation in the maritime trade sector. Effective Nov. 9, ship-to-shore cranes produced in China […]
The United States announced a sweeping escalation in its trade measures against China, with a new 100% tariff on all Chinese imports taking effect Nov. 1, along with export controls on critical software technologies. The move, confirmed late Friday, comes in retaliation for Beijing’s newly announced export restrictions on rare earth minerals — key inputs […]
The administration announced fresh tariffs on a wide range of imported wood products, setting a 10% duty on softwood lumber and timber and a 25% levy on kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, and upholstered wood furniture, effective Oct. 14. A presidential proclamation framed the move as necessary to shore up domestic supply chains and the U.S. […]
The White House has announced sweeping new import tariffs on heavy-duty trucks, pharmaceuticals, and furniture, signaling another major escalation in U.S. trade policy ahead of year-end negotiations. Starting October 1, 2025, imported heavy trucks will face a 25% tariff, a move the administration says is intended to “strengthen domestic manufacturing and reduce unfair competition.” The […]
Venture capital is pouring into artificial intelligence solutions for logistics, signaling a growing race to modernize how freight moves across supply chains. Two startups—focused on AI-driven automation for brokers, shippers, and carriers—announced a combined $129 million in new funding this week. Workflow automation firm Augment closed an $85 million round aimed at expanding its AI […]
