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25% tariff on heavy trucks manufactured outside the U.S.

The Trump administration recently announced its intention to impose a 25% tariff on heavy trucks manufactured outside the United States. The Trump administration recently announced its intention to impose a 25% tariff on heavy trucks manufactured outside the United States, a measure set to take effect on October 1, 2025. As explained in a post […]

Judicial setback to Trump’s tariffs increases trade uncertainty

The tariffs previously imposed by Trump were declared largely illegal, creating an atmosphere of uncertainty in key sectors such as maritime transport and the supply chain. On Friday, August 29, the trade war driven by President Donald Trump suffered a significant legal setback from the federal appeals court. The tariffs previously imposed by Trump were […]

U.S. and China agree to 90-day extension on tariffs

A new 90-day extension on tariffs against China was announced on Monday, August 11. The United States and China agreed to temporarily suspend the increase of tariffs on each other’s products until November 10, representing a 90-day extension. The announcement came just hours before the previous extension expired. During this period, the United States will […]

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 […]

Extended tariffs on Mexican imports and new trade negotiation phase

President Trump announced that he will extend the 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico for 90 days. President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he will extend the 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico for 90 days. Following a dialogue that Trump described as “very successful” with the President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, both leaders have […]

Cross-border freight transportation and the supply chain

Cross-border transportation and the vital role of the supply chain in U.S. border cities. The continuous growth of cross-border truck freight transportation halted in December, with a slight decline in North American transportation. According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, in December, over $73 billion worth of goods were moved by truck across borders, marking […]

Adversities in the U.S. freight industry

The United States is in a better position to address the challenges arising from the situation in the Red Sea, according to experts. The freight sector in the United States is in better condition, according to experts, to address the challenges arising from the situation in the Red Sea, thanks to efforts to improve capacity […]

Nearshoring: cross-border logistics companies expand to Mexico

Arrive Logistics and BlueGrace Logistics establish new offices in Guadalajara, Mexico Arrive Logistics and BlueGrace Logistics recently announced the opening of their first offices in Mexico, reinforcing the nearshoring strategy south of the border. Arrive’s new location in Guadalajara, Mexico, is an 18,000-square-foot facility housing business development teams, cross-border solutions, and global services. This expansion […]

Protecting trade: legislation to keep the U.S. border entry ports open

This initiative seeks to safeguard U.S. trade and commerce along the border. On Friday, February 9th, the Law to Keep International Land Ports of Entry Open was introduced, a new bill aimed at preventing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from closing commercial entry ports. This initiative, led by Texas Senator Ted Cruz, seeks to […]

Ukraine revitalizes maritime grain exports from the Black Sea

The maritime corridor is expected to remain crucial in global cereal trade. Ukraine has successfully increased its grain exports from the Black Sea to levels not seen since before the Russian invasion. Despite the crisis in maritime transport in the Red Sea, Ukraine’s success in replacing a UN-backed agreement with its own maritime transport plan […]