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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 […]

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 […]

Delta-Aeroméxico alliance could crash amid rising U.S.–Mexico tensions

The USDOT announced regulatory measures that could potentially end the cross-border joint of Delta-Aeroméxico. A dispute between the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) and Mexico has escalated in recent days. The conflict involves allegations that Mexico has violated the Open Skies agreement signed in 2015. In response, the USDOT announced possible regulatory measures that […]

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 […]

Green Corridors: new automated freight bridge at the U.S.–Mexico Border

Trump administration approves privately funded elevated commercial crossing at U.S.–Mexico Border The Trump administration has approved a project that will allow a private investment group to build an elevated commercial crossing at the U.S.–Mexico international border in Laredo, Texas. Approved on June 9, the project involves the construction of an elevated, automated lane over the […]

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, […]