10/15 & 11/1 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce GRI

10/15 & 11/1 Trans-Pacific Carriers Announce GRI

Trans-Pacific carriers have announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) effective October 15, 2025, and November 1, 2025. These GRIs 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. October 15, 2025: General Rate Increase – Transpacific Eastbound To all…

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CBSA Outbound Message Delays Expected to Continue

CBSA Outbound Message Delays Expected to Continue

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has advised that it continues to experience delays in the transmission of outbound Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and eManifest messages. While inbound data is being received and processed normally, the release of outbound messages—including acknowledgements, reject messages, Release Notification System (RNS) updates, and completeness notices—remains delayed. Although the underlying…

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New Section 232 Tariffs on Lumber, Furniture, and Wood Products Begin October 14

New Section 232 Tariffs on Lumber, Furniture, and Wood Products Begin October 14

On September 29, President Trump issued a proclamation announcing new Section 232 tariffs on lumber, kitchen cabinets and vanities, and other wood products. These tariffs will take effect at 12:01 a.m. ET on October 14. According to the proclamation, the following duties will apply: 10% global tariff on imports of softwood lumber. 25% global tariff…

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UPDATE: Government Shutdown 10/1

UPDATE: Government Shutdown 10/1

UPDATED: 10/1/2025—Key trade and tariff operations are moving forward largely unaffected by the recent government funding lapse. USTR is keeping all 237 employees on staff, emphasizing its role in advising the President on tariff negotiations. Commerce will continue most export control work, with the Bureau of Industry and Security retaining the majority of its staff.…

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Upcoming Tariffs on Pharmaceuticals, Furniture, & Heavy Trucks – Effective October 1

Upcoming Tariffs on Pharmaceuticals, Furniture, & Heavy Trucks – Effective October 1

On Thursday night, September 25, President Trump announced via Truth Social a new set of tariffs that will take effect October 1. These measures target a range of imports, including pharmaceuticals, furniture, and heavy trucks, with the stated goal of encouraging US manufacturing and protecting domestic industries. PharmaceuticalsA 100% tariff will be placed on branded…

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UPDATED: USTR Extends Section 301 China Tariff Exclusions Through 11/29

UPDATED: USTR Extends Section 301 China Tariff Exclusions Through 11/29

UPDATE: 9/1/2025—The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced the extension of certain tariff exclusions under the Section 301 through November 29, 2025. This extension gives importers extra time to take advantage of tariff relief on certain products subject to Section 301 duties. The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced the extension…

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