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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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
U.S. DOT ENFORCES AMERICA FIRST AVIATION MEASURES WITH MEXICO
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) recently announced a series of America First actions to address unresolved operational barriers impacting U.S. air carriers serving Mexico. These actions seek to align with the bilateral 2015 U.S.-Mexico Air Transport Agreement following ongoing slot reductions and cargo restrictions a Benito Juarez International Airport [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 30 | 2025
Week 30 finds U.S. importers and port operators transitioning from July's peak arrival volumes into a more cautious 3rd Quarter outlook as Transpacific volumes continue to decline ahead of U.S. August tariff deadlines. CHINA DEMAND DECLINES AS IMPORTERS DIVERSIFY SOURCING U.S. import volumes from China began declining sharply following a [...]
U.S. TARIFFS AND TRADE POLICIES SHIFT AS AUGUST 1 DEADLINE APPROACHES
U.S. tariff and trade policy continues to evolve as the White House addresses trade deficits and national security concerns with trade partners. PHARMACEUTICAL AND SEMICONDUCTOR SECTION 232 TARIFF TIMELINE Section 232 tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals will commence at the end of July with a nominal duty rate. U.S. production facilities [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 29 | 2025
Week 29 finds U.S. importers navigating July peak volumes, looming tariff deadlines, and tightening Transpacific capacity as blank sailings reduce vessel space. JULY IMPORT VOLUMES & DEMAND OUTLOOK U.S. imports arriving in July are expected to reach their highest level in 18 months as retailers accelerate stocking ahead of impending [...]
WHITE HOUSE APPLIES PRESSURE: 30 PERCENT ADDITIONAL TARIFF FOR MEXICO AND EU
In two nearly identical letters dated July 11, 2025, President Donald J. Trump informed Mexico’s President‑elect Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen that, effective August 1, 2025, the United States will impose a 30 percent tariff on “all” Mexican‑ and EU‑origin products entering the country citing the measure as a response to national‑security concerns and long‑standing trade imbalances. ADDITIONAL 30% TARIFF FOR MEXICO AND EUROPEAN UNION Universal [...]
WHITE HOUSE SETS 50-DAY CLOCK FOR ENDING RUSSIA’S WAR OR FACE 100% SECONDARY TARIFFS
During an Oval Office appearance with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, President Donald Trump warned that if Russia “doesn’t stop bombing Ukraine within 50 days,” the United States will impose 100 percent duties on the U.S. imports of any third-country that continues to purchase from Russia. WATCH: JULY 14 WHITE HOUSE BRIEFING WHAT “SECONDARY TARIFFS” MEAN The President [...]
UNITED STATES SIGNALS NEW TARIFF ACTIONS ON COPPER, CANADA AND BRAZIL
Over two consecutive evenings, President Donald Trump released three separate tariff notices that, taken together, would raise U.S. import duties on refined copper, most Canadian goods and the entire spectrum of Brazilian exports beginning 1 August 2025. The information was announced via Truth Social posts and has not been formally [...]
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: DE MINIMIS EXEMPTION FOR FDA REGULATED SHIPMENTS REVOKED
DE MINIMIS ENDS FOR FDA REGULATED SHIPMENTS In a recent Bulletin, U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced that all prior de minimis exemption guidance notifications for FDA-regulated products have been rescinded as of July 9, 2025. This operational shift leverages significant technological enhancements within both the trade and FDA systems [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 28 | 2025
Week 28 finds U.S. importers navigating new compliance deadlines, an extended pause on reciprocal tariffs, and tightening Transpacific capacity as blank sailings reduce vessel space. U.S. TRADE POLICY & COMPLIANCE UPDATES A July 7, 2025, executive order keeps the 10% duty for Annex 1 partners in place until 12:01 [...]
NEW U.S. RECIPROCAL TARIFF RATES BEGIN IN AUGUST
UPDATE: The following article was updated to include additional trade partner rates announced by the White House via social media on July 9, 2025. EXECUTIVE ORDER EXTENDS RECIPROCAL TARIFF PAUSE THROUGH AUGUST 1 On July 7, 2025, the White House issued an executive order extending the temporary suspension of [...]
ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL ACT SIGNALS TRADE AND COMPLIANCE CHANGES FOR U.S. SUPPLY CHAINS
U.S. SUPPLY CHAIN IMPACTS FROM THE 2025 BUDGET RECONCILIATION PACKAGE On July 4, 2025, H.R. 1, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, was signed into law by the White House. As a budget reconciliation package, the legislation modifies federal tax policy, raises the country's debt ceiling, and sets [...]
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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
U.S. DOT ENFORCES AMERICA FIRST AVIATION MEASURES WITH MEXICO
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) recently announced a series of America First actions to address unresolved operational barriers impacting [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 30 | 2025
Week 30 finds U.S. importers and port operators transitioning from July's peak arrival volumes into a more cautious 3rd Quarter [...]
U.S. TARIFFS AND TRADE POLICIES SHIFT AS AUGUST 1 DEADLINE APPROACHES
U.S. tariff and trade policy continues to evolve as the White House addresses trade deficits and national security concerns [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 29 | 2025
Week 29 finds U.S. importers navigating July peak volumes, looming tariff deadlines, and tightening Transpacific capacity as blank sailings reduce [...]
WHITE HOUSE APPLIES PRESSURE: 30 PERCENT ADDITIONAL TARIFF FOR MEXICO AND EU
In two nearly identical letters dated July 11, 2025, President Donald J. Trump informed Mexico’s President‑elect Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen that, effective August 1, 2025, the United States will impose a 30 percent tariff [...]
WHITE HOUSE SETS 50-DAY CLOCK FOR ENDING RUSSIA’S WAR OR FACE 100% SECONDARY TARIFFS
During an Oval Office appearance with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, President Donald Trump warned that if Russia “doesn’t stop bombing Ukraine within 50 days,” the United [...]
UNITED STATES SIGNALS NEW TARIFF ACTIONS ON COPPER, CANADA AND BRAZIL
Over two consecutive evenings, President Donald Trump released three separate tariff notices that, taken together, would raise U.S. import duties [...]
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: DE MINIMIS EXEMPTION FOR FDA REGULATED SHIPMENTS REVOKED
DE MINIMIS ENDS FOR FDA REGULATED SHIPMENTS In a recent Bulletin, U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced that all prior [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 28 | 2025
Week 28 finds U.S. importers navigating new compliance deadlines, an extended pause on reciprocal tariffs, and tightening Transpacific capacity [...]
NEW U.S. RECIPROCAL TARIFF RATES BEGIN IN AUGUST
UPDATE: The following article was updated to include additional trade partner rates announced by the White House via social [...]
ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL ACT SIGNALS TRADE AND COMPLIANCE CHANGES FOR U.S. SUPPLY CHAINS
U.S. SUPPLY CHAIN IMPACTS FROM THE 2025 BUDGET RECONCILIATION PACKAGE On July 4, 2025, H.R. 1, known as the One [...]
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