According to the Port of Montreal—and verified in a press conference held today—the labor union, which staffs two terminals at the Port of Montreal, filed a 72-Hour Strike Notice today. Syndicat des débardeurs Local 375, a local member of the CUPE labor union, voted to approve a strike mandate on Wednesday to make such an…
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The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) has announced that starting September 27, certain products will be subject to the previously announced, increased Section 301 tariffs. The USTR has stated that there will be a future publication on the temporary exclusions for certain domestic-use machinery and specific solar equipment. The 2024 tariff increases are…
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The US has seen a staggering surge in shipments claiming a de minimis exemption, jumping from 140 million to over 1 billion shipments annually over the past decade. The de minimis exemption—managed by Customs Border Protection (CBP)—allows merchandise imported by one person, per day, with a retail value of $800 or less to enter the…
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The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) contract is set to expire on September 30, which raises concerns for a potential strike at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports. A strike would not only cause significant disruptions but also a potential for “compensatory” detention and demurrage charges—as the FMC has not clarified that carriers cannot impose charges…
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The Canadian government has taken a bold step to address the unfair trade practices of China in the electric vehicles (EVs) sector, and the steel and aluminum industries. After holding consultations with stakeholders, the government has decided to impose a 25% surtax on steel and aluminum imports from China, effective October 15, 2024. The move…
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The alarming rise of battery ingestion cases, resulting in 27 deaths and 54,000 injuries over the past decade, has led the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to take decisive action. In response, the CPSC implemented mandatory safety standards for button cell or coin batteries in September 2023 to reduce ingestion hazards for children six…
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Trans-Pacific carriers have announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) effective October 1, 2024. This GRI will affect all Canadian and USA destinations. The following amounts are in USD and apply to all freight originating in Asia and the Indian Sub-Continent. General Rate Increase Applies to all U.S. and Canadian ports Effective October 1, 2024 Equip.USD20…
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Trans-Pacific carriers have announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) effective September 15, 2024. This GRI will affect all Canadian and USA destinations. The following amounts are in USD and apply to all freight originating in Asia and the Indian Sub-Continent. General Rate Increase Applies to all U.S. and Canadian ports Effective September 15, 2024 Equip.USD20…
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The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) has announced further delays in granting exclusions from Section 301 tariffs on imports from China. The USTR is seeking public input on: Extending temporary exclusions for specific machinery—specifically Chapters 84 and 85. Adding new products to the exclusion list. Companies seeking tariff exclusions must provide detailed information,…
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