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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.
U.S. CENSUS FINAL FTR RULE CLARIFIES USPPI RESPONSIBILITIES FOR RE-EXPORTS
WHAT CHANGE DID THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU MAKE TO THE FOREIGN TRADE REGULATIONS? The U.S. Census Bureau (USCB) recently issued a final rule, effective September 15, 2025, amending the Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR) to clarify U.S. Principal Party in Interest (USPPI) responsibilities for certain in-transit shipments. The revisions address goods [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 33 | 2025
Week 33 finds U.S. importers adjusting to shifting trade policies as transpacific volumes remain sluggish and severe weather adds to congestions at key Chinese ports. IS PEAK SHIPPING SEASON ON THE HORIZON? Transpacific volumes are not improving in August, with carriers and cargo owners alike reporting no clear sign [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 32 | 2025
Week 32 finds U.S. importers still facing a slow peak season as Transpacific volumes hold steady at subdued levels and carriers keep capacity tight WHERE IS CAPACITY UTILIZATION HEADING? Transpacific service utilization has slipped into the mid-80 percent range - the lowest since spring. Carriers have countered with blank [...]
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 [...]
CBP RULING ENFORCES TRANSACTION VALUE BASED ON BONA FIDE SALES
CBP RULES THAT TRANSACTION VALUE BASED ON BONA FIDE SALES In a recent Headquarters Ruling Letter, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) clarified the evidentiary requirements for establishing a bona fide sale and, thus, transaction value, for imports involving non-resident importers and contract manufacturers. The decision suggests CBP takes a [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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%. [...]
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, [...]
SECTION 232 COPPER AND DERIVATIVES TARIFF TO BEGIN AUGUST 1
Earlier today, the White House issued a proclamation Adjusting Imports of Copper into the United States citing the metal's importance to national security and economic reliance on the material weeks after announcing a 50% tariff on imported copper via social media. WHAT LED TO THE SECTION 232 INVESTIGATION INTO COPPER AND [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 31 | 2025
Week 31 finds U.S. importers navigate a sluggish start to peak season as Transpacific volumes remain flat and capacity reductions extend into August. CHINA VOLUMES REMAIN SUBDUED AS TARIFF TALKS CONTINUE China-origin demand continues its downward trend following the Q2 front-loading surge. The 90-day extension of U.S.-China tariff negotiations [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
CBP CUSTOMS USER FEES SLATED FOR FY 2026 INCREASE
Starting October 1, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will increase a wide range of customs user fees in line with inflation. These changes affect nearly every type of entry and conveyance, including ocean, air, rail, and truck shipments, as well as broker permits, express consignment facilities, 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.
U.S. CENSUS FINAL FTR RULE CLARIFIES USPPI RESPONSIBILITIES FOR RE-EXPORTS
WHAT CHANGE DID THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU MAKE TO THE FOREIGN TRADE REGULATIONS? The U.S. Census Bureau (USCB) recently issued [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 33 | 2025
Week 33 finds U.S. importers adjusting to shifting trade policies as transpacific volumes remain sluggish and severe weather adds [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 32 | 2025
Week 32 finds U.S. importers still facing a slow peak season as Transpacific volumes hold steady at subdued levels [...]
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 [...]
CBP RULING ENFORCES TRANSACTION VALUE BASED ON BONA FIDE SALES
CBP RULES THAT TRANSACTION VALUE BASED ON BONA FIDE SALES In a recent Headquarters Ruling Letter, U.S. Customs and Border [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
SECTION 232 COPPER AND DERIVATIVES TARIFF TO BEGIN AUGUST 1
Earlier today, the White House issued a proclamation Adjusting Imports of Copper into the United States citing the metal's importance [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 31 | 2025
Week 31 finds U.S. importers navigate a sluggish start to peak season as Transpacific volumes remain flat and capacity [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
CBP CUSTOMS USER FEES SLATED FOR FY 2026 INCREASE
Starting October 1, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will increase a wide range of customs user fees [...]
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