Yesterday, Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) announced that engineers and conductors have provided notice that they will be “withdrawing services” effective Saturday, April 21, 2018. CP has begun planning and executing…
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Canadian Pacific Railway May Strike
According to an announcement made last week, engineers and conductors at Canadian Pacific Railway (CP Rail) may strike as early as April 21, 2018. The previous contract between union members…
GSP Renewed Through December 2020
The Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) was renewed on March 23, 2018, with the signing of the “Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018.” GSP tariff reductions will apply to goods entered on…
US Proposes 25% Tariffs on Some Chinese Products
The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) issued a press release announcing proposed tariffs of 25 percent that will affect 1,300 tariff lines of Chinese products. The proposed tariffs come as a…
Fourth Nor’easter to Disrupt Logistics Operations in US Northeast
Snow, wind, and coastal flooding is anticipated in the Northeast US as a result of Winter Storm Toby. Accumulation of 12 to 16 inches and some ice is expected, impacting…
Tariffs Imposed on Imported Steel and Aluminum, NAFTA Partners Exempt
Yesterday, President Trump signed two Presidential Proclamations imposing tariffs on imported aluminum and steel beginning March 23, 2018. As anticipated, a 25 percent tariff was applied to imported steel and…
US Expected to Impose Steel & Aluminum Tariffs; Ties Action to NAFTA Renegotiation
This week, President Trump is expected to impose significant steel and aluminum tariffs. Anticipated tariffs of 25 percent on imported steel and 10 percent on aluminum may be levied for…
US Road Construction Will Impact Cross-Border Traffic through Derby, VT
Expect delays – Bridge 1 on Caswell Avenue in Derby Line, VT will be closed from April 2nd until October 2018. Seek alternate routes if possible. The Derby US Route…
US Commerce Department Recommends “Safeguard Duties” on Steel and Aluminum Imports
The US Department of Commerce released two reports last week in which it recommended the imposition of “safeguard duties” on certain imports of steel and aluminum. The report mentions concerns…
Inclement Weather Impacts Canadian Rail Shipments
Heavy snowfall has hampered rail delivery across Canada. Along the northern network, CN tracks were impassable and prevented trains from moving outbound over the weekend. Supply of inbound railcars is…