In honor of Earth Day 2025, Mohawk Global is renewing its commitment to environmental stewardship through its continued partnership with One Tree Planted, a non-profit organization dedicated to global reforestation. This year’s Earth Day initiative will support the recovery of areas devastated by the catastrophic wildfires that swept through California earlier this year. In January…
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The US Trade Representative issued its final assessment of port fees on Chinese operators and vessels on Thursday April 17, 2025. This decision follows the original recommendations made in February, targeting China’s dominance of the maritime sector. The fees announced on Thursday represent significant changes from the original issuance, taking into account public comments and…
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Ongoing disruptions in land border trade between Bangladesh and India are creating logistical challenges for cross-border operators and exporters. With several land ports facing suspensions or limited operations since late 2024—and India recently withdrawing a key transshipment facility—the flow of goods has slowed considerably, affecting businesses on both sides of the border. India’s withdrawal of…
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UPDATE: 4/11/2025—The ongoing trade tensions between the United States and China have escalated once again, with both countries continuing to impose retaliatory tariffs in response to each other's measures. In a recent development, the White House issued an Executive Order announcing a significant increase in tariffs on Chinese imports, raising them from 84 percent to…
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President Donald Trump has suspended the country specific reciprocal increases, and currently the all-country reciprocal rates remain at 10 percent. The European Union responded by pausing its own retaliatory countermeasures, signaling a possible cooling of recent trade tensions. The announcement came during a press conference at Trump National Doral in Florida, where the president framed…
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In response to the Trump administration’s latest tariff announcement, both China and Canada have rolled out retaliatory tariffs aimed at the US. As these retaliatory actions unfold, businesses in both China, Canada, and the US will be forced to navigate a more complex and unpredictable global marketplace. China's Response to “Liberation Day” Beginning April 10,…
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Trans-Pacific carriers have announced a General Rate Increase (GRI) effective April 15, 2025, and May 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. April 15, 2025: General Rate Increase – Transpacific Eastbound To all…
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On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump announced sweeping reciprocal tariffs aimed at promoting US manufacturing and addressing trade imbalances. The measures include a universal 10 percent tariff on all imported goods starting April 5, with significantly higher rates for specific countries, including 34 percent on China (on top of existing tariffs bringing the minimum…
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To revive shipbuilding in the US and curb China’s influence in marine shipping, the Trump administration drafted an executive order back in February to impose a port fee on any vessel built or operated from China that enters a US port. The proposed fee, supported by a report from the US Trade Representative (USTR), could…
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In today’s complex global trade environment, businesses engaged in importing and exporting must take a proactive approach to compliance. Conducting a thorough risk assessment of your supply chain is not just a best practice—it’s essential to mitigating risks associated with customs audits, penalties, and potential supply chain disruptions. Understanding Compliance & Reasonable Care Customs authorities,…
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