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HIGHER TARIFFS ON CANADA IMPORTS TAKE EFFECT AUGUST 1, 2025

On July 31, 2025, the President issued an Executive Order raising additional ad valorem duties on specified Canadian products from 25% to 35%. Effective at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time on August 1, 2025, this adjustment aims to reinforce national security and compel more robust cooperative enforcement against illicit drug [...]

2025-08-01T19:19:04+00:00August 1st, 2025|Customs, Export, Freight Talk, Import|

REVISED U.S. RECIPROCAL TARIFF RATES TAKE EFFECT ON AUGUST 7, 2025

On July 31, 2025, the White House issued Executive Order 14298 to address persistent trade imbalances that pose national security and economic risks. Building on Executive Order 14257 of April 2, 2025, this action reflects updated recommendations from senior officials regarding non-reciprocal tariff rates, non-tariff barriers, and the defense [...]

2025-08-01T18:39:26+00:00August 1st, 2025|Customs, Export, Freight Talk, Import|

WHITE HOUSE APPLIES PRESSURE: 40 PERCENT ADDITIONAL TARIFF FOR BRAZIL

On July 30, 2025, the White House issued an Executive Order under IEEPA and the National Emergencies Act to impose an additional 40% ad valorem duty on imports from Brazil. This measure is in addition to existing Section 232 tariffs, raising the total duties on many Brazilian imports to 50%. [...]

2025-07-31T17:04:32+00:00July 31st, 2025|Customs, Export, Freight Talk, Import, Industry Spotlight|

THE END OF DUTY-FREE DE MINIMIS IS NEAR

WHEN WILL THE SUSPENSION TAKE EFFECT AND WHAT GOODS ARE COVERED? An executive order issued July 30, 2025, announces the effective date beginning at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time on August 29, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will suspend the de minimis exemption under 19 U.S.C. 1321(a)(2)(C). All non‑postal shipments regardless of value, [...]

2025-07-30T21:47:52+00:00July 30th, 2025|Customs, Freight Talk, Import, Industry Spotlight|

SECTION 232 COPPER AND DERIVATIVES TARIFF TO BEGIN AUGUST 1

Earlier today, the White House issued a proclamation Adjusting Imports of Copper into the United States citing the metal's importance to national security and economic reliance on the material weeks after announcing a 50% tariff on imported copper via social media. WHAT LED TO THE SECTION 232 INVESTIGATION INTO COPPER AND [...]

2025-07-30T20:29:08+00:00July 30th, 2025|Customs, Domestic Transport, Freight Talk, Import|

FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 31 | 2025

Week 31 finds U.S. importers navigate a sluggish start to peak season as Transpacific volumes remain flat and capacity reductions extend into August.  CHINA VOLUMES REMAIN SUBDUED AS TARIFF TALKS CONTINUE China-origin demand continues its downward trend following the Q2 front-loading surge. The 90-day extension of U.S.-China tariff negotiations [...]

2025-07-29T21:49:17+00:00July 29th, 2025|Freight Market, Freight Talk, News, Shipping News|

WHITE HOUSE ANNOUNCES TRADE AGREEMENT WITH EUROPEAN UNION

COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN U.S. AND EU FOR RECIPROCAL, FAIR, AND BALANCED TRADE The White House announced a trade arrangement with the European Union (EU). It aims to update transatlantic economic ties, expand market access, and establish reciprocal tariffs and investments. The agreement introduces a 15% reciprocal tariff on qualifying EU-origin [...]

2025-07-29T18:33:03+00:00July 29th, 2025|Customs, Freight Talk, Import, Industry Spotlight|

WHITE HOUSE ANNOUNCES TRADE AGREEMENTS WITH INDONESIA, JAPAN, AND PHILIPPINES

RECIPROCAL TRADE AGREEMENTS WITH INDONESIA, JAPAN, AND PHILIPPINES ADVANCE U.S. EXPORT ACCESS The White House has confirmed three new reciprocal trade arrangements designed to expand U.S. export opportunities and address longstanding tariff imbalances with key Indo-Pacific partners. A formal framework has been released for an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade with [...]

2025-07-23T19:13:52+00:00July 23rd, 2025|Customs, Freight Talk, Import, Industry Spotlight|

CBP CUSTOMS USER FEES SLATED FOR FY 2026 INCREASE

Starting October 1, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will increase a wide range of customs user fees in line with inflation. These changes affect nearly every type of entry and conveyance, including ocean, air, rail, and truck shipments, as well as broker permits, express consignment facilities, and [...]

2025-07-23T13:33:15+00:00July 23rd, 2025|Customs, Domestic Transport, Freight Talk, Import|

NMFC NEW LTL FREIGHT CLASS RULES IN EFFECT

NMFC 2025-1 IMPLEMENTATION BRINGS CHANGES TO LTL FREIGHT CLASSIFICATION On July 19, 2025, the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) enacted NMFC Docket 2025-1, introducing some of the most significant overhauls to less-than-truckload (LTL) freight classification in nearly a century. These changes are part of ongoing work to modernize [...]

2025-07-22T22:21:44+00:00July 22nd, 2025|Customs, Export, Freight Talk, Import, Industry Spotlight|
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