Canada has imposed a new 25% surtax on certain imported wood cabinets, vanities, and their subassemblies, effective July 31, 2026. The surtax applies under the Certain Wood Cabinet and Vanity Goods Surtax Order and is calculated on the value for duty as determined under Canada's Customs Act. The measure is part of a provisional safeguard…
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On July 20, 2026, President Trump signed three proclamations imposing an additional 50% tariff on a wide range of Canadian imports under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The tariffs will take effect on August 19, 2026, for goods entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption on or after that date.…
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India to US shipping continues to face significant capacity constraints despite easing freight rates in other Asian markets. Strong export demand, reduced vessel capacity, carrier network changes, and monsoon-related disruptions are keeping both ocean and air freight under pressure. Why is India–US shipping experiencing delays? Several factors are contributing to the current market conditions: Reduced…
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The United States has declined to support extending the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) during its first mandatory joint review. The decision does not change current preferential tariff treatment, rules of origin, customs procedures, or other USMCA benefits. Instead, it begins an annual review process that will continue through the agreement's scheduled expiration in 2036 unless…
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After four years of excess trucking capacity and declining freight rates, the market is beginning to shift. The prolonged freight downturn caused carriers across North America to reduce operations or exit the market entirely. As a result, available trucking capacity has decreased. Based on FMCSA registration data, it is estimated that between 5,000 and 8,000…
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Capacity and operational challenges across West India continue to pressure supply chains, with vessel space expected to remain extremely tight through June and July. A combination of blank sailings, reduced effective capacity, and ongoing port congestion is limiting available space across carrier networks. As a result, shippers should anticipate continued upward pressure on freight rates,…
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The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) are expanding their response to New World Screwworm (NWS) following multiple confirmed detections in the United States. As a result, both Canada and Mexico have imposed export restrictions affecting certain live animal shipments from the United States. In response, the CFIA announced temporary import restrictions on livestock, including horses, entering Canada…
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Importers shipping from West India to the US East Coast should prepare for tighter capacity conditions following Mediterranean Shipping Co.'s (MSC) decision to discontinue its Indus Express service. The withdrawal removes a significant amount of space from the market, with an estimated 6,000 TEUs now needing to be absorbed by other carriers. As a result,…
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The Nhava Sheva / JNPA port area — particularly Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals (BMCT) — continues to face significant operational congestion. High container volumes, vessel schedule disruptions, road congestion, and ongoing equipment and driver shortages are all contributing to delays across the region. These challenges are impacting export planning, container movement, and vessel schedules for…
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President Trump announced Friday that the United States will increase tariffs on cars and trucks imported from the European Union to 25%, with the new rate set to take effect next week. The announcement, delivered via social media, cited concerns that the EU is “not complying with our fully agreed to Trade Deal.” The move…
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