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China Retaliates With New Port Fees on U.S. Shipping

China has announced retaliatory port fees on U.S. ships, escalating trade tensions as both nations prepare for key economic talks later this month. The Ministry of Transportation confirmed that the new tonnage fees will take effect on October 14, mirroring the tariffs set by the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) under Section 301 of the Trade […]

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Built for Panic, Rebuilt for Purpose: Rethinking Inventory and Space

After years of volatility—from tariff changes and labor strikes to pandemic-era port congestion—many U.S. companies made the same defensive move: stockpile everything. The shift from “just-in-time” to “just-in-case” inventory strategies provided a temporary safety net, but it also clogged warehouses and tied up billions in working capital. Now, as supply chain conditions stabilize, business leaders […]

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U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Container Cranes Soar to 270% Amid Escalating Trade Tensions

The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has sharply increased tariffs on Chinese-made container cranes, deepening the ongoing trade rift between Washington and Beijing. The move, announced late Friday, follows China’s recent export restrictions on rare earth minerals and marks a new escalation in the maritime trade sector. Effective Nov. 9, ship-to-shore cranes produced in China […]

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U.S. to Impose 100% Tariff on China Imports, Adds Export Controls on Critical Software

The United States announced a sweeping escalation in its trade measures against China, with a new 100% tariff on all Chinese imports taking effect Nov. 1, along with export controls on critical software technologies. The move, confirmed late Friday, comes in retaliation for Beijing’s newly announced export restrictions on rare earth minerals — key inputs […]

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U.S. to Impose 25% Tariff on Imported Trucks, Heightening Supply Chain Pressures

The White House has announced sweeping new import tariffs on heavy-duty trucks, pharmaceuticals, and furniture, signaling another major escalation in U.S. trade policy ahead of year-end negotiations. Starting October 1, 2025, imported heavy trucks will face a 25% tariff, a move the administration says is intended to “strengthen domestic manufacturing and reduce unfair competition.” The […]

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AI Investments Surge as Startups Secure $129 Million to Automate Logistics

Venture capital is pouring into artificial intelligence solutions for logistics, signaling a growing race to modernize how freight moves across supply chains. Two startups—focused on AI-driven automation for brokers, shippers, and carriers—announced a combined $129 million in new funding this week. Workflow automation firm Augment closed an $85 million round aimed at expanding its AI […]

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Global Trade Finds New Routes as Ports Invest Amid Tariff Turbulence

Global trade is shifting, not slowing, according to one of the world’s leading port operators. Even as tariffs and geopolitical pressures reshape supply chains, new routes and investment flows are creating opportunities across regions. Despite ongoing disruptions, port operators have seen trade redirect rather than collapse. In the first half of 2025, revenue for one […]

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U.S. Expands Tariff Authority, Introduces 15% Baseline on Japanese Imports

The U.S. administration has moved to expand its tariff authority, introducing new rules for auto parts and metals while implementing a fresh tariff framework with Japan. The effort is aimed at reducing reliance on foreign supply chains and strengthening domestic production, though industry groups warn it may disrupt manufacturing networks across North America. On Sept. […]

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