tariffs


Wednesday, October 22, 2025
China’s $1 Billion of Daily US Exports Show Xi’s Bargaining Power
Shipping

China’s $1 Billion of Daily US Exports Show Xi’s Bargaining Power

Six months into Donald Trump’s trade war, the resilience of Chinese exports is proving just how essential many of its products remain even after US levies of

October 22, 2025
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Tuesday, October 21, 2025
US May Cut India Tariff Rate to 15-16% in Trade Deal, Mint Says
News

US May Cut India Tariff Rate to 15-16% in Trade Deal, Mint Says

India and the US are nearing a trade deal that could lower tariffs on Indian exports to 15%–16% from about 50%, the Mint newspaper reported, citing three

October 21, 2025
Total Views: 909

Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Hanwha Philly Shipyard building dock
Shipbuilding

China’s Sanctions Against US-Linked Hanwha Units Seen as Warning Gesture, Analysts Say

China's sanctions against five U.S.-linked affiliates of South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean 042660.KS are seen as a warning gesture without immediate

October 14, 2025
Total Views: 1120

Friday, September 19, 2025
A cargo ship full of shipping containers is seen at the port of Oakland as trade tensions escalate over U.S. tariffs.
Shipping

Freight Rate War Engulfs Asia-Europe asTranspacific Rally Vanishes

With spot rates on Asia-Europe shipments now being discounted on an almost daily basis, freight buyers on the trades fear that a new freight rate war may now

September 19, 2025
Total Views: 1186

Thursday, September 18, 2025
Containership at the Port of Long Beach
Shipping

Container Shipping Rates Continue Decline as Tariff Concerns and U.S. Port Fees on China Reshape Trade

The maritime shipping industry is facing multiple headwinds as the Drewry World Container Index (WCI) fell 6% to $1,913 per 40ft container this week, marking

September 18, 2025
Total Views: 458

Wednesday, September 17, 2025
FILE PHOTO: An American flag flutters over a ship and shipping containers at the Port of Los Angeles, in San Pedro California
Ports

Tariff Turmoil Drives Record Summer Cargo Surge at Nation’s Busiest Ports

The Port of Los Angeles handled 958,355 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in August, nearly matching last year’s strong performance amid economic headwinds

September 17, 2025
Total Views: 670

container terminal at port
Ports

Philippines’ ICTSI Pursues Emerging Market Port Deals Amid Trade Shifts

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. is pursuing further acquisitions in emerging economies, with the top Philippine port operator benefiting from a

September 17, 2025
Total Views: 485

Japan’s Exports Fall for Fourth Month as US Shipments Tumble
News

Japan’s Exports Fall for Fourth Month as US Shipments Tumble

Japan’s exports fell for the fourth consecutive month as US President Donald Trump’s tariffs continued to cloud the prospects for global commerce,

September 17, 2025
Total Views: 613

Monday, September 8, 2025
u.s. china trade war
News

China on Track for Record Trade Surplus Despite US Export Plunge

China’s export growth slowed to the weakest in six months as a slump in shipments to the US deepened again, although a surge in sales to other markets kept

September 8, 2025
Total Views: 1144

Friday, September 5, 2025
US Tariffs Still Spell Big Pain for Japan’s Small Automakers
News

US Tariffs Still Spell Big Pain for Japan’s Small Automakers

President Donald Trump gave Japanese automakers some relief by cutting his high U.S. tariffs on their vehicles, but the reduced levies still mean big pain

September 5, 2025
Total Views: 1087

Friday, August 29, 2025
India Holds Informal US Talks, Rules Out Tariffs Retaliation for Now
News

India Holds Informal US Talks, Rules Out Tariffs Retaliation for Now

India and the US are keeping informal communication channels open, and New Delhi has no immediate plans to retaliate against President Donald Trump’s 50%

August 29, 2025
Total Views: 656

Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Aerial view of a container ship
Shipping

Trump Doubles Tariffs on India Over Russian Oil Purchases

U.S. President Donald Trump's doubling of tariffs on imports from India to as much as 50% took effect as scheduled on Wednesday, dealing a serious blow to

August 27, 2025
Total Views: 703

Friday, August 22, 2025
Canada to Drop Many Counter-Tariffs in Olive Branch to Trump
News

Canada to Drop Many Counter-Tariffs in Olive Branch to Trump

By Brian Platt and Josh Wingrove Aug 22, 2025 (Bloomberg) –Canada will remove its retaliatory tariffs on a long list of US products that comply with the

August 22, 2025
Total Views: 610

Thursday, August 21, 2025
FILE PHOTO: Containers are seen stacked up on the container ship CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin at the port of Antwerp, Belgium September 23, 2022. REUTERS/Yves Herman//File Photo
News

U.S., EU Lock In Trade Deal

The United States and the European Union on Thursday locked in a framework trade deal reached last month that includes a 15% U.S. tariff on most EU imports,

August 21, 2025
Total Views: 96

Thursday, August 14, 2025
India’s Trade Gap Widens to 8-Month High as Imports Rise
News

India’s Trade Gap Widens to 8-Month High as Imports Rise

India’s trade deficit widened to an eight-month high in July, as the rise in inbound shipments outpaced the growth in exports.  The gap between exports and

August 14, 2025
Total Views: 427

Tuesday, August 12, 2025
South Africa to Offer US a Revised Trade Deal on Tuesday
News

South Africa to Offer US a Revised Trade Deal on Tuesday

South Africa will submit a revised offer for a trade deal to Washington on Tuesday, the trade minister said, in an effort to lower the 30% tariff rate U.S.

August 12, 2025
Total Views: 695

Friday, August 8, 2025
China Defends Buying Russian Oil After Trump’s Tariff Threat
Energy

China Defends Buying Russian Oil After Trump’s Tariff Threat

China said its imports of Russian oil are justified, pushing back against US threats of new tariffs after Washington slapped secondary levies on India for

August 8, 2025
Total Views: 853

India Pauses Plans to Buy U.S. Arms After Trump’s Tariffs
Defense

India Pauses Plans to Buy U.S. Arms After Trump’s Tariffs

New Delhi has put on hold its plans to procure new U.S. weapons and aircraft, according to three Indian officials familiar with the matter, in India's first

August 8, 2025
Total Views: 3185

Thursday, August 7, 2025
First cargo departs LNG Canada in Kitimat, June 30, 2025
News

Canada Eyes Arctic Ocean Port to Ship Gas, Commodities to Europe

The Canadian government is looking hard at developing a remote northern port on Hudson Bay as a conduit for exporting natural gas, potash, canola and other

August 7, 2025
Total Views: 1238

Berlin Maersk
News

Maersk Boosts Profit Outlook as Container Demand Defies Trade Fears

Shipping group Maersk MAERSKb.CO raised its full-year profit forecast on Thursday as robust global container demand defied fears that tariffs would hit

August 7, 2025
Total Views: 488