U.S. Expands Steel and Aluminum Tariffs; European Destination Ports Face Peak Season Congestion
The U.S. adds 407 HTS codes to Section 232 steel and aluminum duties as European ports face peak season congestion, in the update for August 21, 2025.
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U.S.-China Tariff Truce Continues; Volcanic Eruption Disrupts North Pacific Air Routes
A U.S.-China tariff truce is extended 90 days holding 30% and 10% duty rates, while a volcanic eruption disrupts North Pacific air freight routes.
New Reciprocal Tariffs Take Effect; Typhoons Cause Delays on TPEB and FEWB
New reciprocal tariffs on nearly 70 U.S. trade partners take effect while typhoons cause delays on Transpacific and Asia-Europe lanes, August 7, 2025.
De Minimis to End for All Nations on Aug. 29; Congestion Persists on TAWB
A July 30 executive order ends the de minimis exemption for all countries on August 29, while congestion persists on the Transatlantic Westbound lane.
U.S. Reaches Trade Deals with Japan and Philippines; TAWB Sees Severe Congestion
The U.S. reaches trade deals with Japan and the Philippines, cutting Japan's tariff to 15%, while Transatlantic westbound lanes see severe port congestion.
Nations Brace for Aug. 1 Reciprocal Duties; FEWB Faces Blank Sailings and Backlogs
Nations brace for August 1 reciprocal duties as Trump targets Canada, the EU, and Mexico, while Far East Westbound faces blank sailings and mounting backlogs.
U.S. Announces August 1 Reciprocal Duty Rates; Demand Remains Steady Across Most Trade Lanes
President Trump postponed reciprocal tariff deadlines to August 1 and announced proposed duty rates for 22 nations as trade-lane demand held steady.
IEEPA and Reciprocal Tariffs Loom; West Coast Freight Rates Slide
IEEPA and reciprocal tariffs loom as Mexico, Canada, and China face new duties and the 'Big Beautiful Bill' advances; West Coast freight rates continue to slide.