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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.
CBP INCREASES SCRUTINY OF MIDDLEMAN DOCUMENTATION IN FIRST SALE CLAIMS
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) continues to refine how it examines multi-tier import transactions, with a stronger focus on documentation supporting first sale for export valuation. Importers using first sale to determine declared value should expect closer review of intermediary paperwork and transaction structures. According to trade compliance professionals, [...]
UNITED STATES AND CHINA FORMALIZE TRADE DEAL WHILE NEGOTIATIONS ADVANCE
WHAT DOES THE NEW U.S.–CHINA TRADE AGREEMENT COVER? The United States and China have formalized a comprehensive trade and economic agreement following meetings in the Republic of Korea. The accord establishes reciprocal measures on tariffs, export controls, industrial policy, and agricultural trade designed to restore balance and promote transparency. Both [...]
U.S. AND KOREA ADVANCE TECHNOLOGY PROSPERITY DEAL TO EXPAND SCIENCE, INNOVATION, AND MANUFACTURING PARTNERSHIP
The United States and the Republic of Korea have entered a new stage of cooperation focused on technology, research, and advanced manufacturing. Their Technology Prosperity Deal (TPD), signed in Seoul on October 29, 2025, builds on a series of existing science and industry partnerships. The agreement was accompanied by several [...]
U.S. AND JAPAN SIGN STRATEGIC FRAMEWORKS TO STRENGTHEN TECHNOLOGY, ENERGY, AND CRITICAL MINERALS COOPERATION
The United States and Japan have formalized a new series of economic and technology agreements in Tokyo, advancing collaboration on critical minerals, advanced energy, and science and innovation. Signed between October 27 and 28, 2025, the initiatives include the U.S.–Japan Framework for Securing the Supply of Critical Minerals and Rare [...]
WHITE HOUSE ANNOUNCES U.S.–CHINA TRADE PROGRESS AND 10 PERCENT TARIFF CUT
NOTICE: Official updates published November 2, 2025. Please read this article for full details: https://www.greenworldwide.com/united-states-and-china-formalize-trade-deal-while-negotiations-advance/ In an early morning social media post, the White House announced that the United States and China reached an understanding on agriculture, energy, and critical materials following discussions in Korea. According to the October 30, [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 44 | 2025
UNITED STATES EXPANDS TRADE FRAMEWORKS IN SOUTHEAST ASIA The United States signed a new set of reciprocal trade frameworks with Viet Nam, Malaysia, Thailand, and Cambodia. Each pact opens broader access for U.S. goods, simplifies regulations, and builds cooperation in labor, environmental, and digital-trade policy. The agreements also include [...]
UNITED STATES AND MALAYSIA SIGN RECIPROCAL TRADE AGREEMENT TO STRENGTHEN ECONOMIC COOPERATION
The United States (U.S.) and Malaysia have signed an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade, creating a structured, rules-based framework to expand bilateral market access, strengthen investment, and promote regulatory alignment across key industries. The Agreement and accompanying Critical Minerals Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) mark a major milestone in U.S.–Malaysia economic relations, [...]
UNITED STATES EXPANDS TRADE ENGAGEMENT ACROSS SOUTHEAST ASIA
On October 26, 2025, the White House announced new trade and investment frameworks with Viet Nam, Malaysia, Cambodia, and Thailand. Each agreement establishes reciprocal tariff structures, expands market access for U.S. exports, and strengthens cooperation in areas such as labor, environmental protection, and digital trade. Collectively, these arrangements reference Executive [...]
WHITE HOUSE STATEMENT SIGNALS SUSPENSION OF U.S.–CANADA TRADE TALKS
The White House announced on social media that trade negotiations with Canada have been suspended. The post came shortly after an advertisement from the Government of Ontario aired using edited clips of former President Ronald Reagan’s 1987 Radio Address to the Nation on Free and Fair Trade. The Ronald Reagan [...]
U.S.-AUSTRALIA FRAMEWORK DEFINES COOPERATION ON CRITICAL MINERALS AND RARE EARTHS TRADE
The United States (U.S.) and the Commonwealth of Australia (Australia) have signed a Framework for Securing Supply in the Mining and Processing of Critical Minerals and Rare Earths. The agreement aims to reinforce industrial and defense resilience by expanding joint investment, accelerating project development, and safeguarding mineral markets from unfair [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 43 | 2025
WHITE HOUSE FINALIZES SECTION 232 TARIFFS ON TRUCKS AND PARTS The White House confirmed final Section 232 import tariffs on medium- and heavy-duty trucks, vehicle parts, and buses, effective November 1, 2025. The measure establishes duties under the Department of Commerce’s national-security authority and clarifies USMCA treatment, offset provisions, [...]
WHITE HOUSE ISSUES FINAL SECTION 232 IMPORT TARIFFS ON MEDIUM- AND HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS, PARTS, AND BUSES
WHAT ARE THE FINAL SECTION 232 IMPORT TARIFFS ON TRUCKS, PARTS, AND BUSES? The White House has finalized Section 232 import tariffs on medium- and heavy-duty trucks, related vehicle parts, and buses following the Department of Commerce’s investigation into national security risks associated with foreign-sourced manufacturing. The proclamation establishes final [...]
CBP ISSUES UPDATED GUIDANCE ON SECTION 301 FOREIGN-BUILT VESSEL FEES
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently released updated guidance following the October 14, 2025, effective date of the Section 301 vessel fees for foreign-built ships. The update clarifies payment procedures, exemptions, and operator responsibilities consistent with the Federal Register notice, “Notice of Action and Proposed Action in Section [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 42 | 2025
U.S. AND CHINA INTRODUCE NEW TRADE MEASURES AND EXPORT CONTROLS The White House announced plans to impose a 100 percent tariff on imports from China beginning November 1, 2025. The announcement follows China’s expansion of export controls on rare earth materials used in manufacturing and technology production. The United [...]
USTR UPDATES SECTION 301 MEASURES ON FOREIGN-BUILT SHIPS AND CARGO-HANDLING EQUIPMENT AHEAD OF OCTOBER 14, 2025 IMPLEMENTATION
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has finalized key modifications under the Section 301 investigation into China’s targeting of the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors. The determination follows the responsive measures initiated on April 17, 2025, and incorporates public feedback received since the June 2025 proposal. [...]
WHITE HOUSE ANNOUNCES NEW 100 PERCENT TARIFF ON CHINA EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1, 2025
WHAT TARIFF ACTIONS ON CHINA HAS THE WHITE HOUSE ANNOUNCED? The White House announced on October 10, 2025, through social media, that the United States will impose a 100 percent tariff on imports from China, in addition to all existing duties already in effect. The same statement confirmed that new [...]
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.
CBP INCREASES SCRUTINY OF MIDDLEMAN DOCUMENTATION IN FIRST SALE CLAIMS
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) continues to refine how it examines multi-tier import transactions, with a stronger focus on [...]
UNITED STATES AND CHINA FORMALIZE TRADE DEAL WHILE NEGOTIATIONS ADVANCE
WHAT DOES THE NEW U.S.–CHINA TRADE AGREEMENT COVER? The United States and China have formalized a comprehensive trade and economic [...]
U.S. AND KOREA ADVANCE TECHNOLOGY PROSPERITY DEAL TO EXPAND SCIENCE, INNOVATION, AND MANUFACTURING PARTNERSHIP
The United States and the Republic of Korea have entered a new stage of cooperation focused on technology, research, and [...]
U.S. AND JAPAN SIGN STRATEGIC FRAMEWORKS TO STRENGTHEN TECHNOLOGY, ENERGY, AND CRITICAL MINERALS COOPERATION
The United States and Japan have formalized a new series of economic and technology agreements in Tokyo, advancing collaboration on [...]
WHITE HOUSE ANNOUNCES U.S.–CHINA TRADE PROGRESS AND 10 PERCENT TARIFF CUT
NOTICE: Official updates published November 2, 2025. Please read this article for full details: https://www.greenworldwide.com/united-states-and-china-formalize-trade-deal-while-negotiations-advance/ In an early morning social [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 44 | 2025
UNITED STATES EXPANDS TRADE FRAMEWORKS IN SOUTHEAST ASIA The United States signed a new set of reciprocal trade frameworks [...]
UNITED STATES AND MALAYSIA SIGN RECIPROCAL TRADE AGREEMENT TO STRENGTHEN ECONOMIC COOPERATION
The United States (U.S.) and Malaysia have signed an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade, creating a structured, rules-based framework to expand [...]
UNITED STATES EXPANDS TRADE ENGAGEMENT ACROSS SOUTHEAST ASIA
On October 26, 2025, the White House announced new trade and investment frameworks with Viet Nam, Malaysia, Cambodia, and Thailand. [...]
WHITE HOUSE STATEMENT SIGNALS SUSPENSION OF U.S.–CANADA TRADE TALKS
The White House announced on social media that trade negotiations with Canada have been suspended. The post came shortly after [...]
U.S.-AUSTRALIA FRAMEWORK DEFINES COOPERATION ON CRITICAL MINERALS AND RARE EARTHS TRADE
The United States (U.S.) and the Commonwealth of Australia (Australia) have signed a Framework for Securing Supply in the Mining [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 43 | 2025
WHITE HOUSE FINALIZES SECTION 232 TARIFFS ON TRUCKS AND PARTS The White House confirmed final Section 232 import tariffs [...]
WHITE HOUSE ISSUES FINAL SECTION 232 IMPORT TARIFFS ON MEDIUM- AND HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS, PARTS, AND BUSES
WHAT ARE THE FINAL SECTION 232 IMPORT TARIFFS ON TRUCKS, PARTS, AND BUSES? The White House has finalized Section 232 [...]
CBP ISSUES UPDATED GUIDANCE ON SECTION 301 FOREIGN-BUILT VESSEL FEES
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently released updated guidance following the October 14, 2025, effective date of the [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 42 | 2025
U.S. AND CHINA INTRODUCE NEW TRADE MEASURES AND EXPORT CONTROLS The White House announced plans to impose a 100 [...]
USTR UPDATES SECTION 301 MEASURES ON FOREIGN-BUILT SHIPS AND CARGO-HANDLING EQUIPMENT AHEAD OF OCTOBER 14, 2025 IMPLEMENTATION
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has finalized key modifications under the Section 301 investigation into [...]
WHITE HOUSE ANNOUNCES NEW 100 PERCENT TARIFF ON CHINA EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1, 2025
WHAT TARIFF ACTIONS ON CHINA HAS THE WHITE HOUSE ANNOUNCED? The White House announced on October 10, 2025, through social [...]
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