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North American Cross-Border Freight Trade Falls 2.4% in June 2025, BTS Reports

Tariffs vs. trade agreements: USMCA dampens economic blow of tariffs

The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) protects the vast majority of goods from Canada and Mexico from tariffs. The tariffs established last week by President Donald Trump, set to take effect on August 7, have raised concerns in international markets, particularly in neighboring countries Mexico and Canada. With tariffs of up to 35% on Canadian products […]

The true cost of tariffs: U.S. consumers face rising prices

Price increases stemming from the tariffs could cost households an additional $2,400 on average in 2025. The tariffs announced by President Donald Trump during “Liberation Day” in April will go into effect on August 1st, following multiple delays and months of uncertainty. Over the past four months, various agreements have been reached with the nations […]

Cross-border freight transportation faces sharp decline

According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, cross-border freight transportation decreased by 9%. Cross-border freight transportation is part of a complex ecosystem of customs regulations and security programs that enable the efficient flow of international trade. Recently, this sector has been significantly impacted by external factors, particularly tariffs. So much so, that year-to-date, cross-border truck […]

Canadian Wildfires: Could They Impact U.S. Drivers and Routes?

Drivers, take note: a fierce early wildfire season in Canada is raising serious concerns across North America. As thousands are evacuated from Manitoba and Saskatchewan, smoke and air quality risks are crossing the U.S. border — potentially disrupting visibility, road safety, and driver health in multiple states. What’s Happening in Canada? States of emergency have […]

Trump delays tariffs on Mexico and Canada once more

Trump clarified that most of the tariffs would begin to take effect on April 2. Due to consumer concerns about a trade war and its potential economic consequences, President Donald Trump has decided to postpone the imposition of tariffs once again. On March 6, he announced that the 25% tariffs on certain imports from Mexico […]

Supply chain turmoil: tariffs cause trade uncertainty

Tariffs sparked fears of a potential recession and rising consumer prices. In Long Beach, California, the meeting of global maritime transport executives turned into an atmosphere of concern in response to the recent changes in U.S. trade policy. The executives gathered this week, expected to discuss market trends and supply chain challenges at the annual […]

Tariffs could reshape U.S. fuel prices and global oil trade

The changes in tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China represent the largest restructuring of crude and fuel trade flows. Tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China began to be applied starting yesterday, Tuesday, March 4. One of the main concerns for consumers is the impact these tariffs could have on fuel prices across the United States, […]

China escalates trade measures amid U.S. tariff dispute

One of the reasons cited by President Trump for imposing tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico was to pressure these nations into tightening controls on fentanyl distribution into the U.S. China escalated its trade measures against the United States on Tuesday by implementing new restrictions. These actions include halting lumber imports from the U.S., revoking […]

Cross-border freight: nearshoring growth and tariff challenges

In 2024, cross-border freight transport was marked by a dominance of imports from Mexico, how will the tariffs impact this trend? In 2024, cross-border freight transport was marked by a dominance of imports from Mexico, particularly in the information technology sector, with a specific focus on truck transportation, according to LandLine. The latest figures provided […]