Trump Readies the Tariff Letters
In just over a week, on July 9, President Trump is set to reinstate reciprocal tariffs on countries around the world. The president says he’s ready to put letters in the mail to tell countries…
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A Closer Look: A Timeline of Trump Tariffs Thus Far in 2025
If it feels like trade policy has been changing by the week, you’re not wrong. Since taking office in January, President Trump has wasted no time bringing tariffs back to the center of the conversation—this…
Appeals Court Allows White House to Continue Collecting Tariffs After Earlier Ruling
In a major legal development for international trade, the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) ruled on May 28 that President Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs—enacted under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA)—exceeded presidential authority…
CMA CGM Announces Peak Season Surcharge Effective May 16, 2025
CMA CGM has announced a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) on Transpacific Eastbound lanes, effective May 16, 2025. The surcharge applies to cargo originating from Asia, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, and destined for the…
Understanding Tariffs: Their Role in Trade and Economy
Tariffs have long been one of the most hotly debated tools in global trade. They can serve as a lever for protecting domestic industries, as a source of revenue, and as a geopolitical weapon. In…
Trump’s Reciprocal Tariff Announcements on ‘Liberation Day’
On April 2, President Donald Trump unveiled a sweeping tariff policy that will affect nearly every U.S. trading partner. Under the new “reciprocal” tariff system, all imports into the U.S. will face a minimum 10% tariff starting April 5, with higher…
“Liberation Day” Is Coming: What Shippers Should Know About April 2
President Trump has circled Wednesday, April 2, on the calendar and dubbed it “Liberation Day.” But for importers, exporters, and logistics professionals, it’s shaping up to be a day of high-stakes policy shifts—especially around tariffs.…
Transport and Port Updates – February 2025
Overall This week, the Drewry composite index increased by 2%. Freight rates between various ports have shown diversity; rates from Rotterdam to New York decreased 2%. Rates from Shanghai to Los Angeles and Shanghai to…
Understanding Trump’s America First Trade Policy: What It Means for Global Trade
On January 20th, President Donald Trump issued the America First Trade Policy, signaling a return to an aggressive stance on trade designed to prioritize American businesses, workers, and economic security. The policy builds on previous…