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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|

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|

U.S. DOT ENFORCES AMERICA FIRST AVIATION MEASURES WITH MEXICO

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) recently announced a series of America First actions to address unresolved operational barriers impacting U.S. air carriers serving Mexico. These actions seek to align with the bilateral 2015 U.S.-Mexico Air Transport Agreement following ongoing slot reductions and cargo restrictions a Benito Juarez International Airport [...]

2025-07-22T19:54:12+00:00July 22nd, 2025|Customs, Export, Freight Talk, Import, Industry Spotlight|

U.S. TARIFFS AND TRADE POLICIES SHIFT AS AUGUST 1 DEADLINE APPROACHES

U.S. tariff and trade policy continues to evolve as the White House addresses trade deficits and national security concerns with trade partners. PHARMACEUTICAL AND SEMICONDUCTOR SECTION 232 TARIFF TIMELINE Section 232 tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals will commence at the end of July with a nominal duty rate. U.S. production facilities [...]

2025-07-17T19:21:51+00:00July 17th, 2025|Customs, Export, Freight Talk, Import|

WHITE HOUSE APPLIES PRESSURE: 30 PERCENT ADDITIONAL TARIFF FOR MEXICO AND EU

In two nearly identical letters dated July 11, 2025, President Donald J. Trump informed Mexico’s President‑elect Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen that, effective August 1, 2025, the United States will impose a 30 percent tariff on “all” Mexican‑ and EU‑origin products entering the country citing the measure as a response to national‑security concerns and long‑standing trade imbalances. ADDITIONAL 30% TARIFF FOR MEXICO AND EUROPEAN UNION Universal [...]

WHITE HOUSE SETS 50-DAY CLOCK FOR ENDING RUSSIA’S WAR OR FACE 100% SECONDARY TARIFFS

During an Oval Office appearance with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, President Donald Trump warned that if Russia “doesn’t stop bombing Ukraine within 50 days,” the United States will impose 100 percent duties on the U.S. imports of any third-country that continues to purchase from Russia. WATCH: JULY 14 WHITE HOUSE BRIEFING WHAT “SECONDARY TARIFFS” MEAN The President [...]

UNITED STATES SIGNALS NEW TARIFF ACTIONS ON COPPER, CANADA AND BRAZIL

Over two consecutive evenings, President Donald Trump released three separate tariff notices that, taken together, would raise U.S. import duties on refined copper, most Canadian goods and the entire spectrum of Brazilian exports beginning 1 August 2025.  The information was announced via Truth Social posts and has not been formally [...]

2025-07-11T14:29:58+00:00July 11th, 2025|Customs, Export, Freight Talk, Import|

NEW U.S. RECIPROCAL TARIFF RATES BEGIN IN AUGUST

UPDATE: The following article was updated to include additional trade partner rates announced by the White House via social media on July 9, 2025. EXECUTIVE ORDER EXTENDS RECIPROCAL TARIFF PAUSE THROUGH AUGUST 1 On July 7, 2025, the White House issued an executive order extending the temporary suspension of [...]

2025-07-10T18:24:31+00:00July 8th, 2025|Customs, Export, Freight Talk, Import|
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