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.
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Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Double to 50%; Capacity Tightens on TPEB and FEWB
The Trump administration doubles steel and aluminum tariffs to 50% effective June 4, exempting Great Britain, as capacity tightens on the TPEB and FEWB lanes.
Federal Court Invalidates IEEPA Tariff Executive Orders; TPEB Volumes Surge Amid Demand Spike
The Court of International Trade invalidates four of Trump's IEEPA tariff orders as transpacific eastbound volumes surge amid a sharp demand spike.
CBP Excludes Feeder Vessels from Reciprocal Tariff Exceptions; TPEB Capacity Improves
CBP rules feeder-vessel cargo ineligible for IEEPA reciprocal tariff in-transit exceptions as Transpacific eastbound capacity improves in May 2025.
U.S. and China Announce a Temporary Trade Deal; TPEB Services Start to Resume
The US and China announce a temporary deal cutting IEEPA reciprocal tariffs on Chinese goods from 125% to 10% for 90 days, as Transpacific services resume.
U.S. and U.K. Will Sign Trade Deal; De Minimis Expiration Creates Volatility
The U.S. and U.K. reach a trade deal cutting auto and metal tariffs as de minimis expiration drives volatility, in the Global Logistics Update for May 8, 2025.
New Executive Order Reduces Cumulative Tariff Costs; China to US Blank Sailings Persist
A new executive order reduces cumulative tariff costs and CBP clarifies Section 232 steel and aluminum rules as China-to-US blank sailings persist.
Blank Sailings on TPEB Surge; USTR’s Revised Plan Is Less Aggressive Than Expected
Blank sailings surge on Transpacific amid tariff turmoil as the USTR releases a revised, less aggressive fee plan for Chinese-built ships, April 24, 2025.