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U.S.-China Shipping Rivalry Intensifies: Federal Hearing Spotlights Dispute Over Chinese Vessel Port Fees;North American Steel Industry Shakeup: Tariffs Trigger Layoffs of Over 1,000 Workers in U.S. and Canada;Trump Threatens EU and Canada with "Higher" Tariffs if They AllyIntr...

U.S. Imposes 25% Tariff on Autos & Parts; LNG Trade Plummets; Shipping Rates CollapseEscalating Auto Tariffs: U.S.-China Trade War IntensifiesPresident Trump signed an executive order onApril 3imposing a25% tariffon all Chinese-made vehicles and auto parts, up from the pr...

Ultimate Guide to U.S. Customs Inspections: Avoid Costly MistakesWhy U.S. Customs Inspections Demand AttentionU.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) processes25+ million shipments annually, with a3.5%–5% inspection ratein 2023. Triggered inspections can cause7–30 days of...

U.S. Imposes 25% Tariff on Steel and Aluminum Imports: Policy Breakdown and Strategic SolutionsPolicy OverviewThe U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has released updated guidelines for implementing new tariffs on steel, aluminum, and their derivatives. EffectiveMarch 12, 2025, 12:01 AM E...

Trump Ramps Up China Tariffs to 20%: New Rules Now in EffectMarch 3, 2025– Former President Donald Trump signed an executive order raising tariffs on Chinese imports from 10% to20%, effective March 4 at 12:01 AM EST. The move, citing fentanyl concerns, intensifies trade tensions and dem...