U.S. CUSTOMS BORDER PROTECTION PROVIDES GUIDANCE ON NEW U.S. TARIFFS The United States has announced an increase in tariffs on products of the China and Hong Kong along with the implementation of tariffs on products of Canada and Mexico, effective March 4, 2025. Guidance published by Customs & Border [...]
UPDATED March 3, 2025 Click to read the most current information about these tariffs: https://www.greenworldwide.com/u-s-tariffs-on-china-hong-kong-canada-and-mexico-latest-updates-trade-impact/ The United States has increased tariffs on Chinese imports from 10% to 20% under a new Executive Order signed on March 3, 2025. However, important details remain unclear. The order does not specify whether [...]
UPDATED MARCH 3, 2025 AT 4:28 PM CST: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued Federal Register Notices detailing tariff implementation for imports from Canada and Mexico, effective March 4, 2025. These notices confirm how goods will be classified under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) and clarify de [...]
25% TARIFFS ON EUROPEAN UNION IMPORTS ANNOUNCED The White House announced on February 26, 2025, its intention to impose a 25% tariff on all European Union (EU) imports. This decision follows recent U.S. trade measures, including 25% tariffs on imports from China, Mexico, and Canada, as well as the reinstatement [...]
The White House recently initiated a Section 232 investigation into copper imports, citing national security concerns on U.S. reliance of foreign-mined, smelted, and refined copper. The executive order directs the Commerce Department to determine if this dependence is harming domestic copper production and negatively impacting industries necessary to national defense, [...]
LABOR ACTION IMPACTS ROTTERDAM PORT OPERATIONS A labor strike at Rotterdam's Delta II terminal is intensifying, with Dutch union FNV Havens calling for dockworkers in other European ports to refuse handling vessels diverted from the terminal. This action raises concerns about potential cross-border “solidarity strikes,” which could disrupt regional trade. [...]
On February 10, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed two proclamations—Adjusting Imports of Steel Into the United States and Adjusting Imports of Aluminum Into the United States—reinstating 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports. The move eliminates prior exemptions and alternative agreements, significantly impacting global trade. WHY THE U.S. [...]
INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO GHG EMISSIONS REDUCTION At a recent press conference, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) announced its focus for advancing decarbonization efforts within the global maritime shipping industry in 2025. IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez reaffirmed the agency's ongoing commitment to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions [...]
On February 13, 2025, President Donald J. Trump announced the Fair and Reciprocal Plan, a new trade and tariff strategy aimed at addressing imbalances in international trade. This announcement follows the administration’s decision earlier in the week to impose 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. According to President Trump, [...]
On February 10, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation adjusting imports of steel into the United States. WHITE HOUSE REINSTATES 25% TARIFF ON STEEL IMPORTS, NO EXEMPTIONS OR ALTERNATIVE AGREEMENTS This action reinstates a 25% tariff on steel imports, removing previous exemptions and alternative agreements with countries such [...]
