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Join the conversation as we explore current events impacting the international freight market. From capacity crunches to legislative impacts, Green gives you deep insights for big freight decisions.
NEW U.S. TARIFF POLICY: 125% ON CHINESE IMPORTS, 10% FOR MOST COUNTRIES DURING 90-DAY NEGOTIATION PERIOD
April 9, 2025 | In a significant update to U.S. trade policy, the United States has announced a 90-day suspension of reciprocal tariff increases for the majority of its trading partners, while simultaneously raising tariffs on imports from China to 125%, effective immediately. The changes were confirmed in a statement [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 15 | 2025
Week 15 finds global trade in a flurry of activity as U.S. reciprocal tariffs are in effect, China is enacting countermeasures with multiple new customs regulations introducing more challenging compliance requirements for importers. RECIPROCAL TARIFFS BEGIN APRIL 5: WIDE-RANGING DUTIES NOW IN FORCE On April 5, 2025, the United [...]
U.S. CONFIRMS ADDITIONAL 50% TARIFF ON CHINESE IMPORTS, UP TO 129%
On Monday April 7, 2025, the United States announced it will impose an additional 50% tariff on imports from China, effective 12:01AM EST, Wednesday, April 9. ADDITIONAL 50% ON CHINESE IMPORTS This action builds on previously enacted tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), which include a 34% [...]
CHINA ANNOUNCES 34% TARIFF ON U.S. IMPORTS: WHITE HOUSE RESPONDS
China has announced that a 34% tariff will be imposed on all U.S.-origin imports effective April 10, 2025. The decision, issued by the State Council Tariff Commission, follows the United States’ enactment of reciprocal tariffs on Chinese exports earlier this month. The added duties will apply in addition to existing [...]
WHITE HOUSE ENDS DE MINIMIS EXEMPTIONS FOR CHINESE AND HONG KONG IMPORTS STARTING MAY 2
On April 2, 2025, the White House announced an end to de minimis duty exemptions for goods from China and Hong Kong, effective May 2 at 12:01 a.m. The decision, outlined in a fact sheet, is part of a broader effort to combat the role of Chinese-sourced goods and e-commerce channels in [...]
U.S. RECIPROCAL TARIFF POLICY SET TO BEGIN APRIL 5: WHAT IMPORTERS NEED TO KNOW
NEW 10% BASELINE TARIFF TO TAKE EFFECT APRIL 5 Starting at midnight on April 5th, a new baseline tariff of 10% will apply to all goods imported into the United States from countries not part of the USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement). Goods from USMCA members—Mexico and Canada—will remain exempt, while [...]
SECTION 232 AUTO TARIFF ANNEX RELEASED: KEY DATES AND PRODUCT CLASSIFICATIONS
On April 1, 2025, the U.S. government published the annex to the Section 232 auto tariff proclamation, detailing the specific products subject to new 25% tariffs on passenger vehicles, light trucks, and certain auto parts. The annex outlines key implementation dates and classifications to guide importers, exporters, and compliance professionals. [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 14 | 2025
Week 14 brings growing port congestion in Latin America, aggressive carrier cutbacks across the transpacific, and a new round of service suspensions—all while global freight networks adjust to shifting demand and trade policy changes. WEEK 14: NEW U.S. TARIFFS TAKE EFFECT Two new U.S. tariffs take effect this week [...]
U.S. ADDS BEER AND EMPTY ALUMINUM CANS TO SECTION 232 ALUMINUM DERIVATIVES
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has announced additions to the annex of derivative products in alignment with Presidential Proclamation 10895, titled "Adjusting Imports of Aluminum into the United States," issued on February 10, 2025. The proclamation imposed specific tariffs on aluminum imports and derivative products. ALUMINUM DERIVATIVES ADDED [...]
NEW U.S. 25% TARIFF ON IMPORTED AUTOMOBILES AND AUTO PARTS ANNOUNCED
25% TARIFF ON IMPORTED VEHICLES TAKES EFFECT IN APRIL; AUTO PARTS TO FOLLOW BY EARLY MAY On April 3, 2025, a new 25% tariff on imported passenger vehicles—including cars, light trucks, and cargo vans—will take effect at 12:01 a.m. ET, following a presidential proclamation issued under Section 232 of the [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 13 | 2025
Week 13 finds new U.S. tariffs, strained European port operation, and transatlantic trade lane service suspensions creating additional challenges to a strained global network. NEW 25% SECONDARY TARIFF ON TRADE LINKED TO VENEZUELAN OIL EFFECTIVE APRIL 2, 2025 A new U.S. executive order will impose a 25% tariff on [...]
U.S. TO IMPOSE 25% TARIFF ON IMPORTS FROM COUNTRIES PURCHASING VENEZUELAN OIL
UPDATE - MARCH 25, 2025: WHITE HOUSE ISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDER CLARIFYING 25% SECONDARY TARIFF ON VENEZUELAN OIL TRADE The White House published a late-night executive order providing clarification on the application, administration, and enforcement of the upcoming 25% tariff on imports from countries that purchase oil from Venezuela. 1. Tariff [...]
PORT OF LONG BEACH: CARGO SURGE HIGHLIGHTS SHIFTING IMPORT STRATEGIES
Cargo moving through the Port of Long Beach (USLGB) continues to surge, suggesting shifts in U.S. supply chain strategies. Data trends hint that importers started adjusting their sourcing, routing, and inventory replenishment in response to tariff pressures and changing consumer demand. This boost in cargo demand bumped USLGB's February 2025 [...]
NEW OCEAN CARRIER ALLIANCES: IMPACT ON EUROPEAN PORTS
The rollout of new carrier alliances is creating additional congestion across Europe’s major ports, impacting vessel backlogs, high yard utilization, and inland transport delays. As carriers transition to updated service networks, overlapping vessel rotations and shifting terminal assignments add pressure to strained operations in Rotterdam, Antwerp, Hamburg, and Le Havre. [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 12 | 2025
TRADE SHIFTS, CAPACITY PRESSURES, AND POLICY IMPACTS Week 12 finds trade policy shifts, capacity constraints, and supply network adjustments continuing to shape the global freight market. New U.S. tariffs on European automotive imports take effect April 2, 2025 while expanded Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum are now [...]
USTR RECOMMENDS FEES FOR CHINA BASED MARINE VESSEL OPERATORS
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has proposed a series of new service fees and operational restrictions targeting Chinese maritime transport operators and carriers utilizing Chinese-built vessels. If enacted, these measures would impact vessel operators calling at U.S. ports, introducing financial penalties based on vessel ownership, fleet composition, and [...]
latest publications
Join the conversation as we explore current events impacting the international freight market. From capacity crunches to legislative impacts, Green gives you deep insights for big freight decisions.
NEW U.S. TARIFF POLICY: 125% ON CHINESE IMPORTS, 10% FOR MOST COUNTRIES DURING 90-DAY NEGOTIATION PERIOD
April 9, 2025 | In a significant update to U.S. trade policy, the United States has announced a 90-day suspension [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 15 | 2025
Week 15 finds global trade in a flurry of activity as U.S. reciprocal tariffs are in effect, China is [...]
U.S. CONFIRMS ADDITIONAL 50% TARIFF ON CHINESE IMPORTS, UP TO 129%
On Monday April 7, 2025, the United States announced it will impose an additional 50% tariff on imports from China, [...]
CHINA ANNOUNCES 34% TARIFF ON U.S. IMPORTS: WHITE HOUSE RESPONDS
China has announced that a 34% tariff will be imposed on all U.S.-origin imports effective April 10, 2025. The decision, [...]
WHITE HOUSE ENDS DE MINIMIS EXEMPTIONS FOR CHINESE AND HONG KONG IMPORTS STARTING MAY 2
On April 2, 2025, the White House announced an end to de minimis duty exemptions for goods from China and Hong Kong, [...]
U.S. RECIPROCAL TARIFF POLICY SET TO BEGIN APRIL 5: WHAT IMPORTERS NEED TO KNOW
NEW 10% BASELINE TARIFF TO TAKE EFFECT APRIL 5 Starting at midnight on April 5th, a new baseline tariff of [...]
SECTION 232 AUTO TARIFF ANNEX RELEASED: KEY DATES AND PRODUCT CLASSIFICATIONS
On April 1, 2025, the U.S. government published the annex to the Section 232 auto tariff proclamation, detailing the specific [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 14 | 2025
Week 14 brings growing port congestion in Latin America, aggressive carrier cutbacks across the transpacific, and a new round [...]
U.S. ADDS BEER AND EMPTY ALUMINUM CANS TO SECTION 232 ALUMINUM DERIVATIVES
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has announced additions to the annex of derivative products in alignment with Presidential [...]
NEW U.S. 25% TARIFF ON IMPORTED AUTOMOBILES AND AUTO PARTS ANNOUNCED
25% TARIFF ON IMPORTED VEHICLES TAKES EFFECT IN APRIL; AUTO PARTS TO FOLLOW BY EARLY MAY On April 3, 2025, [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 13 | 2025
Week 13 finds new U.S. tariffs, strained European port operation, and transatlantic trade lane service suspensions creating additional challenges [...]
U.S. TO IMPOSE 25% TARIFF ON IMPORTS FROM COUNTRIES PURCHASING VENEZUELAN OIL
UPDATE - MARCH 25, 2025: WHITE HOUSE ISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDER CLARIFYING 25% SECONDARY TARIFF ON VENEZUELAN OIL TRADE The White [...]
PORT OF LONG BEACH: CARGO SURGE HIGHLIGHTS SHIFTING IMPORT STRATEGIES
Cargo moving through the Port of Long Beach (USLGB) continues to surge, suggesting shifts in U.S. supply chain strategies. Data [...]
NEW OCEAN CARRIER ALLIANCES: IMPACT ON EUROPEAN PORTS
The rollout of new carrier alliances is creating additional congestion across Europe’s major ports, impacting vessel backlogs, high yard utilization, [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 12 | 2025
TRADE SHIFTS, CAPACITY PRESSURES, AND POLICY IMPACTS Week 12 finds trade policy shifts, capacity constraints, and supply network adjustments [...]
USTR RECOMMENDS FEES FOR CHINA BASED MARINE VESSEL OPERATORS
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has proposed a series of new service fees and operational restrictions targeting Chinese [...]
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