Where is the Trade War? An Update on Trump’s Trade Plan at the Beginning of His Term
January 22, 2025.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
On January 20, 2025, the newly inaugurated President Trump signed 118 executive orders (EOs) before the proverbial sun set on his first day in office, but businesses and trade stakeholders in the US, Mexico, and Canada alike watching avidly for an EO pertaining to tariffs against Mexico and Canada need not have stayed...
Read MoreU.S. Blacklists China’s Largest Shipping Line Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions
January 16, 2025.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
The United States has recently blacklisted China’s largest shipping line, Cosco Shipping Holdings Co., along with two shipbuilders, China State Shipbuilding Corp. and China Shipbuilding Trading Co., due to alleged links with the People’s Liberation Army. This move, announced in a Federal Register filing, designates these...
Read MoreSection 321 – Does Not Exceed $800 – Release 2
January 02, 2025.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
The exponential growth of e-commerce has resulted in more shipments than ever clearing, duty-free, under the section 321 de minimis exemption. For example, in 2024, more than one billion packages were cleared in this manner. Using section 321 when it is not applicable allows importers to underpay customs duties and skirt reporting requirements...
Read MoreA Trade War With…Canada? Proposed Tariffs Against the North as well as East
December 31, 2024.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
Less than a month after his election win, President-elect Donald Trump disabused anyone holding the notion that his trade sanctions were targeted only at China by announcing he would sign 25% blanket tariffs against all products imported from the USA’s other two top trading partners, Mexico and Canada, adding...
Read MoreAutomation in Logistics: Job Killer or Efficiency Booster?
December 06, 2024.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
The logistics industry has always been the backbone of global trade, ensuring that goods move seamlessly from one point to another. However, as the world embraces technological advancements, the adoption of automation in logistics has sparked intense debates. Is it a job killer threatening livelihoods, or is it an efficiency...
Read MoreImpact of Red Sea Disruption on Global Shipping
December 05, 2024.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
Last year’s Red Sea crisis had a major impact on global shipping due to attacks on container ships. These disruptions caused delays, increased costs and supply chain disruptions, affecting key global trade channels and routes. Traffic through the Suez Canal, a key bridge between Europe and Asia, has...
Read MoreTariff Comments About BRICS Countries
December 04, 2024.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
In recent developments, President-elect Donald Trump has made several statements regarding his stance on tariffs. The latest statement being on November 30, he stated on Truth Social: "We require a commitment from these Countries that they will neither create a new BRICS Currency, nor back any other Currency to replace...
Read MoreLatest Updates on Trump’s Tariff Decisions
November 26, 2024.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
In recent developments, President-elect Donald Trump has made several statements regarding his stance on tariffs. The latest statement being "On January 20th, as one of my many first Executive Orders, I will sign all necessary documents to charge Mexico and Canada a 25% Tariff on ALL products coming into the United...
Read MorePost Election: US Tariff Risks
November 22, 2024.
Logistics Publications
A major topic of the 2024 Trump campaign was centered around the use of trade policy global diplomacy and economic protection strategies. With his election win, we can anticipate significant shifts in global trade action, including policies aimed at reshaping supply chains and trade practices. Here are some key takeaways...
Read MoreChinese Unreliable Entries List Expands Towards Commercial Business
November 14, 2024.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
In 2020, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) instituted a punitive trade sanction program called the Unreliable Entries List (UEL) with a broad mandate to protect Chinese national security and trade. Larger in scope than the US DoC Denied Persons List, the UEL sanctions specific people, organizations, and companies for...
Read MoreAre Chinese Electric Vehicles on the US Market Inevitable?
November 01, 2024.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
Chinese electric car manufacturer, BYD has garnered attention for the cheap price tag on its electric vehicles and their success in penetrating the global market. Widely sold in south and central America and dominating 10% of the European electric vehicle market, BYD’s regional Mexican head, Jorge Vallejo recently announced...
Read MoreStorm Ashley Disrupts UK and Ireland: Critical Supply Chain and Travel Alerts
October 21, 2024.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
In the wake of Storm Ashley a large severe weather event with high winds and rain, made landfall October 21st. The United Kingdom and Ireland are recovering from the aftermath of Storm Ashley, a severe storm that has triggered a series of logistical challenges. The storm has severely compromised all...
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