On May 12, 2025, the White House issued an Executive Order that formalizes the tariff suspension announced in the U.S.–China Joint Statement released one day prior. The new order provides guidance for implementing the 90-day tariff suspension that grants relief for U.S. importers sourcing goods from China, Hong Kong, [...]
NEWLY ANNOUNCED 90-DAY TARIFF SUSPENSIONS COULD REDUCE IMPORT COSTS ON CHINESE GOODS—IF COMPANIES MOVE QUICKLY On May 12, 2025, the United States and China jointly agreed to temporarily roll back key tariffs imposed over the past six weeks. While the agreement suspends 24 percentage points of newly added tariffs [...]
INDIA AND PAKISTAN TRADE RESTRICTIONS: IMPACT ON SOUTH ASIA FREIGHT ROUTINGS New trade directives from India and Pakistan are reshaping container logistics across the South Asia–U.S. trade lanes. In recent days, both governments have issued new restrictions that not only halt bilateral trade but also affect third-country shipments transiting [...]
On May 8, 2025, President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a new U.S.–UK trade framework, marking a significant shift in transatlantic trade policy. The leaders outlined mutual commitments to improve market access, reduce trade barriers, and protect strategic industries. "The deal includes billions of dollars of [...]
EUROPE’S PORTS EXPERIENCE ONGOING CONGESTION Port congestion remains a factor across Northern Europe’s container hubs, including Antwerp, Rotterdam, Hamburg, and London Gateway. While backlogs persist, logistics teams are adapting—adjusting routings, timelines, and transport strategies to maintain freight movement in a tight operating environment. GROWING IMPORT PRESSURE IMPACTS EUROPEAN SUPPLY NETWORK [...]
PROCLAMATION: U.S. ASSEMBLED AUTOMOTIVES ELIGIBLE FOR SOME TARIFF RELIEF On April 29, 2025, the White House issued a proclamation modifying how Section 232 duties apply to auto parts. Automakers that assemble vehicles in the United States may now apply for a limited tariff offset to reduce their Section 232 parts [...]
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently issued a notice to implement Executive Orders 14256, 14259, and 14266, which amend duty treatment for low-value imports from China and Hong Kong. The new enforcement measures are intended to finalize the elimination of de minimis duty exemptions and strengthen collection procedures for [...]
SECTION 232 INVESTIGATION OF MEDIUM- AND HEAVY-TRUCK: SCOPE AND OBJECTIVES On April 22, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce formally initiated a Section 232 investigation to evaluate the impact of imported medium-duty trucks, heavy-duty trucks, and related parts on national security. The inquiry, authorized under the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, will [...]
MEPC 83 - VOTES TO ADVANCE GLOBAL MARITIME DECARBONIZATION EFFORTS Green Worldwide Shipping® welcomes the April 2025 approval of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Net-Zero Framework, a landmark regulatory package designed to accelerate the shipping industry’s transition to zero-emission operations. This announcement marks a significant development for Zero Emission [...]
On April 17, 2025, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) released formal findings under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, concluding that China’s acts, policies, and practices targeting the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors are unreasonable and restrict U.S. commerce. The determination follows a year-long investigation [...]
