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The European Union has announced a major change to its customs policy that will directly impact cross-border e-commerce and international shippers. Starting 1 July 2026, the EU will impose a minimum customs duty of €3 on low-value imported parcels, marking the end of long-standing duty-free treatment for small shipments. This measure is part of a…

Global container shipping is taking a cautious but significant step toward normalizing Red Sea routes. CMA CGM has officially announced that its INDAMEX service, connecting India/Pakistan with the U.S. East Coast, will fully return to transiting the Suez Canal—a move widely interpreted as a major milestone in the gradual re-opening of this critical corridor. A…

Container freight rates on Asia–U.S. routes continued to slide this week, reflecting the mounting impact of excess vessel capacity deployed during the peak shipping season. The downward correction follows several short-lived rate restoration attempts in early November, when carriers briefly lifted West Coast quotes to around $3,000 per FEU before competitive pressures forced prices back…

According to the Financial Times, German Chancellor Merz publicly voiced his support for the EU’s proposal to raise import tariffs on Chinese steel products to 50% after holding a steel summit at the Chancellery. After meeting with executives from Germany’s major steel companies, Merz stated:“These proposals are a step in the right direction. I will…

In a surprising move this week, President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. government is preparing to lower tariffs on certain Chinese imports that were previously imposed in connection with fentanyl-related chemical concerns. The statement came just ahead of his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, signaling a potential shift in Washington’s trade strategy toward…

On October 11, the U.S. administration unveiled a sharply escalatory trade measure: an intention to impose an additional 100% tariff on all imports from the People’s Republic of China (on top of existing duties), in reaction to China’s newly announced export controls on rare-earth elements and critical materials. Effective date was slated for November 1,…

Later this week, the United States government is set to implement a new slate of import tariffs covering several product categories. Announced by President Trump, these measures are part of a broader trade policy strategy aimed at protecting U.S. industries, promoting domestic manufacturing, and invoking national-security justifications under U.S. trade law. Below is a breakdown…

The clock is ticking on a major trade policy update. On August 31, 2025, the current set of tariff exclusions under the U.S. Section 301 measures against Chinese imports will officially expire. Beginning September 1, 2025, products that had been temporarily shielded will once again be subject to additional tariffs of either 7.5% or 25%….

August 18, 2025 — The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a major update to Section 232 tariffs under U.S. trade law. Effective 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on August 18, 2025, a 50% ad valorem duty will now be applied to a broad expansion of steel and aluminum derivative products. This update reflects…