by Mallory Alexander | May 16, 2025 | Services & Case Studies, Trade Policy
Major container shipping lines are doubling spot rate prices on shipments from China to the U.S. West Coast, aiming to capitalize on the 90-day pause in steep U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods. The rate increase is fueled by a surge in bookings, as importers rush to move...
by Mallory Alexander | May 12, 2025 | Tariffs, Trade Policy
The U.S. and China have agreed to ease recent tariff measures as part of a 90-day pause in their trade dispute, effective by May 14, 2025. Each side will lower tariffs by 115% while keeping a 10% base tariff in place. They will also roll back specific additional...
by Mallory Alexander | Apr 21, 2025 | Trade Policy
The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has announced updated measures aimed at countering China’s dominance in global shipbuilding and maritime logistics. Taken under Section 301 of the Trade Act, these actions are intended to strengthen U.S. shipbuilding and reduce...
by Mallory Alexander | Apr 14, 2025 | Tariffs, Trade Policy
The U.S. administration announced a temporary 90-day exemption for certain tech products, including smartphones, laptops, memory chips and monitors from the latest 125% tariff on imports from China. However, Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick clarified that these...
by Mallory Alexander | Apr 2, 2025 | Tariffs, Trade Policy
This afternoon President Trump announced new reciprocal tariffs on imports from many countries. These tariffs will start at a minimum of 10% but many countries will be at a higher rate. For example, China’s rate was announced at 34% and the EU at 20%. You can...
by Mallory Alexander | Mar 27, 2025 | Tariffs, Trade Policy
During a press conference on March 26, 2025, President Trump announced a new 25% tariff on all imported automobiles and parts, effective April 3rd. The president then signed a proclamation invoking Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. The tariffs will apply...
