On Friday, the Trump Administration announced a list of 818 Chinese products (down from the 1,300 tariff lines originally published) that will be subject to an additional 25 percent tariff effective July 6. A list of an additional 284 Chinese goods, not previously published, are also up for 25 percent

On June 5, 2018, the government of Mexico announced suspension of preferential tariff treatment under NAFTA for key U.S. products, including: pork cheese apples cranberries potatoes ham whisky certain steel products certain aluminum products some fans certain boats particular furniture items certain lighting articles Depending upon the product, tariffs are

The US recently imposed tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum products from trade partners around the globe, as well as goods imported from China. In retaliation, trade partners have hit back with counter tariffs on US exports. Canada’s Response Beginning July 1st, Canada is set to impose tariffs on

On May 31, 2018, the White House issued two proclamations to follow through on Section 232 duties on steel and aluminum imports from the European Union (EU), Canada, and Mexico. The proclamations add 25 percent duties on steel and 10 percent on aluminum. Previously, a 30-day extension—ending June 1st—exempted these

Yesterday, a tentative four-year agreement was reached between the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) and the Central Pacific Railway (CP Rail) ending the short strike. The agreement will be ratified by union members shortly. The TCRC represents approximately 3,000 engineers and conductors. Both parties acknowledged the efforts of the Federal

On May 29th, the White House announced the renewal of plans to impose 25 percent tariffs on $50 billion worth of Chinese goods. Just last week, the Section 301 tariffs were tabled while the countries negotiated. The Trump Administration announced that the final tariff list will be published June 15th,

The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) union issued the Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) a notice with their intent to strike. At this time, the union will strike as of Tuesday, May 29th at 10:00PM ET. During the strike, CP intermodal terminals will remain open and operational as long as there

MSC and Maersk have implemented emergency bunker surcharges (EBS) this week, and other ocean carriers are expected to follow. The EBS comes as a result of 2018 bunker costs exceeding prices from the start of the year by 20 percent. The standard bunker adjustment factors do not cover such an

Following two days of meetings in Washington, D.C. last week, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin announced the United States and China have put on hold the 25 percent tariffs that each country had proposed. In April, the U.S. proposed 25 percent additional duty on 1,300 tariff lines of Chinese products. The

A strike at India’s largest container port, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT; Nhava Sheva), ended over the weekend. The strike began May 9, 2018, over a government-controlled transport solution that went into effect May 1st. The solution, called the direct port delivery (DPD) program, grants exclusive rights to four third-party

Harbor truckers at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT; Nhava Sheva), the largest container port in India, have declared an indefinite strike that began yesterday, May 9, 2018. The strike is taking place to pressure authorities to reconsider a government-controlled transport solution that went into effect May 1st. The direct port

Yesterday, President Donald Trump announced a 30-day extension of the steel and aluminum tariff exemptions for the European Union, Canada, and Mexico until June 1st. Additional announcements related to steel & aluminum imports include: A final agreement with South Korea; subject to absolute quota – CSMS Message – #18-000316 Agreements in

The US Trade Representative (USTR) is seeking public comment and has published a notice of public hearing in regard to the proposed tariffs on 1,300 tariff lines of Chinese products. The proposed tariffs, which would impose an additional 25 percent duty, come as a result of a USTR-led investigation under

In a message released last week, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced changes to the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE). Based on feedback from the trade community, CBP simplified the Revenue data universe and condensed five statement reports (REV) into three. The name and brief description of these are listed

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 a “safe and structured” shutdown of their rail operations. The strike action is taking place because workers are asking for

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 and CP Rail expired in December 2017. Among other demands, workers are asking for more predictable schedules to combat crew

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 or after April 22nd, which is 30 days following the bill’s enactment. The bill is retroactive to January 1, 2018,

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 result of a USTR-led investigation under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 that found China is unfairly forcing

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 logistics operations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. Terminals in New York and New Jersey are advising closure tomorrow,

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 10 percent on aluminum. Canada and Mexico are exempted from the tariff, but the Proclamation states that “ongoing discussions” will