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U.S.-EU FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT SETS NEW TARIFF RULES FOR IMPORTERS

The United States (U.S.) and the European Union (EU) released a Joint Statement signaling a finalized Framework Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade. The agreement reshapes tariff structures, broadens agricultural and industrial market access, and deepens cooperation on technology, energy, and defense. With mutual investment already exceeding $5 trillion, [...]

2025-08-21T16:10:49+00:00August 21st, 2025|Customs, Freight Talk, Import, Industry Spotlight|

SECTION 232 STEEL AND ALUMINUM DERIVATIVE PRODUCTS EXPANSION EFFECTIVE AUGUST 18, 2025

UPDATE - READ ABOUT CBP GUIDANCE ISSUED FOR THESE EXPANDED SECTION 232 STEEL & ALUMINUM DUTIES HERE: https://www.greenworldwide.com/cbp-issues-formal-filing-guidance-for-expanded-section-232-steel-and-aluminum-derivative-products/ WHICH STEEL AND ALUMINUM PRODUCTS ARE NOW SUBJECT TO SECTION 232 DUTIES? The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has added 407 HTSUS codes to the list of products treated as [...]

U.S. SUSPENDS ADDITIONAL CHINA TARIFFS UNTIL NOVEMBER

U.S. EXTENDS SUSPENSION OF ADDITIONAL TARIFFS ON CHINESE IMPORTS UNTIL NOVEMBER 10, 2025 On August 11, 2025, the White House announced an extension of the 90-day suspension on additional ad valorem duties for imports from the China. Originally set to expire at 12:01 a.m. EDT on August 12, 2025, [...]

2025-08-12T14:43:42+00:00August 12th, 2025|Freight Talk, Import, Industry Spotlight, Shipping News|

GREEN WORLDWIDE SHIPPING SPONSORS EXPORTGA 2025

GREEN WORLDWIDE SHIPPING IS MAKING A DIFFERENCE Green Worldwide Shipping® is proud to sponsor the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center’s (SBDC) ExportGA for the sixth year in a row as part of a longstanding commitment to help small businesses succeed. “We are proud to sponsor and participate [...]

WHITE HOUSE IMPOSES ADDITIONAL 25% IEEPA TARIFF ON IMPORTS FROM INDIA

On August 6, 2025, the White House signed an Executive Order under IEEPA and the National Emergencies Act to address the ongoing national emergency related to the Russian Federation's actions in Ukraine. The order imposes an additional 25% ad valorem duty on articles of Indian origin that are directly or [...]

2025-08-06T17:06:49+00:00August 6th, 2025|Customs, Export, Freight Talk, Import, Industry Spotlight|

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|

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|

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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