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.
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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.
Some Aluminum Imports Soon to Face 200% Tariff; FEWB Demand and Rates Continue to Rise
Aluminum imports with an unknown country of smelt will face a 200% Section 232 tariff from June 28 as Far East Westbound demand and rates keep climbing.
U.S. and U.K. Sign Trade Deal; FEWB Faces Congestion and Ongoing Capacity Tightness
Trump signs an executive order implementing the U.S.-U.K. trade deal, cutting auto tariffs, as the FEWB lane faces congestion and tight capacity.
U.S. Announces Trade Deal with China; TPEB Sees Slight Ease in Demand
June 12, 2025: President Trump announces a U.S.-China trade deal pending final approval, while transpacific eastbound demand eases slightly.