U.S. Customs to Levy New Fees on Specific Vessels Linked to China
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a directive that, [...]
U.S. Proposes Steep 100%-150% Tariffs on Chinese Cranes, China Imposes Retaliatory Port Fee
The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced proposed tariffs of 100% [...]
WTO Lowers 2026 Trade Growth Forecast, Cites Tariff Headwinds
The World Trade Organization (WTO) downgraded its forecast for global [...]
Analysis Warns of Potential Sharp Freight Rate Decline as “Tariff Rush” Subsides
Industry analysts reported that the "front-loading" of shipments by shippers [...]
U.S. Publishes Detailed Rules for Maritime 301 Tariffs, Industry Voices Strong Opposition
Following the USTR's final determination on China's maritime, logistics, and [...]
U.S. Panel Dismisses Industry Objections to Proposed Crane and Container Tariffs
During a public hearing held by the USTR, a U.S. [...]
U.S. Finalizes Fee Structure Targeting Chinese Shipping Companies and Vessels
The USTR published the final measures from its Section 301 [...]
U.S. Proposes Tariffs on Chinese Cranes (100%) and Containers (Up to 100%)
As part of the initial announcement of the maritime 301 [...]
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries Switch to 12-Digit HS Code System
Member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), including Saudi [...]
