31 Jul
European Commission Factsheet Regarding July 27 EU-U.S. Trade Deal
The European Commission on July 29 released a document, “EU-US trade deal explained,” which NCBFAA believes would be of valuable to our members. Some of the key highlights from this
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31 Jul
President Trump Executive Order Ends De Minimis Exemption for Commercial Goods Aug. 29
President Trump signed an Executive Order this afternoon that effectively ends the de minimis exemption for commercial shipments, effective Aug. 29. Thus, “imported goods sent through means other than the
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31 Jul
White House Executive Order Increases Tariffs on Brazilian Imports to 50%
President Trump signed an Executive Order today, July 30, implementing an additional 40% tariff on Brazilian products, bringing the total tariff amount to 50%. The Trump Administration said its reason
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30 Jul
Global Ports See Volume Gains as China and Europe Thrive, U.S. Gateways Face Tariff Headwinds
Container throughput rose globally in May, powered by resilient trade flows in Asia and Europe, while U.S. ports faced a pronounced decline tied to shifting tariff policies and weakening import
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29 Jul
Trans-Pacific Container Rates Stabilize as Shippers Step Back from Tariff-Fueled Frenzy
After weeks of sharp rate declines, the trans-Pacific shipping market has found a momentary floor in mid-July, signaling a pause in the container price plunge just as the peak shipping
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28 Jul
U.S. Secures New Trade Deals with Japan, Indonesia, and the Philippines Amid Global Tariff Resets
In a wave of last-minute negotiations ahead of the looming August 1 tariff deadline, the U.S. has reached new bilateral trade agreements with Japan, Indonesia, and the Philippines — a
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24 Jul
Amid Uncertainty, Sliding Asia–U.S. Container Rates Reflect Global Trade Shifts
Container shipping rates along the Asia–U.S. trade lanes continue to fall amid weakening import demand and mounting geopolitical uncertainty. Ongoing tariff escalations and inflationary pressures are weighing heavily on international
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23 Jul
U.S. Transportation Department Moves to Curb Mexican Airline Access Amid Cargo and Competition Disputes
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced plans to impose strict oversight and potential restrictions on Mexican airline operations in the United States, citing violations of the 2015 U.S.-Mexico
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22 Jul
U.S. Warehouse Vacancies Reach Highest Level Since 2014 Amid Shifting Trade Policies
Warehouse availability across the United States surged to its highest level in more than a decade, as many businesses delayed leasing decisions in response to shifting trade dynamics and evolving
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