Global Logistical Connections News

The United States has announced a set of new framework trade agreements with four Latin American countries: Argentina, Ecuador, Guatemala and El Salvador; that will reshape tariff patterns on key food and agricultural products. One of the headline moves: the U.S. plans to drop a 10% reciprocal tariff on Argentine beef and significantly expand the volume that can enter the country at low or zero … Read More

After years of tit-for-tat tariff hikes, the United States and China have stepped back from the brink, but they have not gone back to “normal.” Recent gestures following talks between President Trump and President Xi in Busan, South Korea, have cooled the temperature, trimmed some tariffs, and paused a few escalation triggers. Yet for shippers, importers, and exporters, landed costs on China–US trade lanes remain … Read More

CBP and its enforcement partners seize tens of millions of counterfeit items every year, from apparel and electronics to cosmetics, toys, and even medicines. In its most recent update, CBP reported seizing nearly 79 million counterfeit items in a single fiscal year, with a notional retail value in the billions if those goods had been genuine. Counterfeit clothing, consumer electronics, toys, and medications were among … Read More

The Port of Oakland, a critical gateway for U.S.-Asia trade, is experiencing significant shifts in cargo volumes due to evolving tariffs and trade policies. These changes are altering shipping patterns, prompting companies to reevaluate supply chain strategies and port utilization. Recent tariff adjustments have increased costs for certain imports, influencing the volume of goods moving through Oakland. As carriers adjust routes to optimize profitability, shippers … Read More

China’s growth trajectory has weakened as two powerful forces converge: an intensified tariff campaign from the United States and the ongoing drag from a troubled property market. Together, these factors are reducing domestic consumption, slowing investment, and altering patterns of global trade, with real consequences for shipping volumes, routing decisions, and inventory strategies worldwide. For supply-chain and logistics leaders, the shift is practical, not theoretical. … Read More

In a sudden escalation that rippled through global trade headlines, President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. would end aid to Colombia and impose new tariffs on Colombian exports. The announcement followed public accusations that Colombian President Gustavo Petro had failed to curb drug production, a claim Petro strongly rejected as “an attack on national sovereignty.” What might appear to be a diplomatic dispute is … Read More

President Trump said the U.S. will impose an additional 100% tariff on all imports from China, citing a “mineral trade dispute” after Beijing tightened controls on rare-earth exports. In his announcement, he indicated the move could begin “November 1st, 2025 (or sooner, depending on any further actions…)”, a signal to importers that policy risk is now immediate, not theoretical. Other major outlets report the same … Read More

On September 6, 2025, the White House issued an Executive Order modifying the scope of reciprocal tariffs and establishing new procedures for implementing trade and security agreements. For supply chain leaders in industries like e-commerce, automotive, pharmaceuticals, and CPG, this marks another important shift in the trade landscape. Understanding these changes, and how to adjust your logistics strategy, will be critical to minimizing risk and … Read More

On August 27, 2025, at 12:01 a.m. EDT, a new trade measure from the White House takes effect: imports from India will now face a total tariff of 50% when entering the United States. This includes: An additional 25% tariff announced on August 26, 2025, in response to India’s continued importation and resale of Russian Federation oil. The existing 25% tariff already applied under Executive … Read More

The White House has issued a sweeping executive order that eliminates the longstanding “de minimis” duty-free exemption for low-value imports, effective August 29, 2025. Under 19 U.S.C. §1321(a)(2)(C), shipments valued at $800 or less per person per day were previously allowed into the U.S. without duties or formal customs processing. CBP reports that the volume of de minimis shipments grew from 134 million in 2015 to more than 1.36 billion in 2024. However, … Read More