Trump’s latest trade deal with China and South Korea cuts tariffs, boosts U.S. exports, and deepens security and economic cooperation.
U.S-China trade deal specifics; transpacific freight rates hold steady as carriers plan a $1,000 GRI for Nov. 1, easing fears after tariff threats and muted seasonal demand.
China-US air freight rates spike above $7.50/kg amid tariff fears and tight capacity to JFK, ORD, and LAX.
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Transpacific ocean and air rates jump as carriers pull capacity, Apple charters tighten space, and shippers rush to beat U.S. tariff deadlines
The US imposed a 100% tariff on Chinese-made port cranes to cut reliance on China’s infrastructure, prompting backlash from U.S. ports and retaliation from Beijing.
China-U.S. freight rates stayed flat this week as Golden Week factory closures paused bookings and kept ocean freight markets calm.
The U.S. will impose 10% tariffs on lumber and 25% on furniture starting October 14, 2025, a move set to impact housing costs, supply chains, and trade relations.
China-US spot rates dipped again, with USWC near $1,300/FEU. Golden Week slowdowns and tariff drag curb demand as carriers weigh blank sailings.
The White House has announced new tariffs on branded pharmaceuticals and launched national security probes into medical equipment and robotics. Learn what’s changing, how hospitals and manufacturers could be affected, and where to track historical HS/HTS.
China–US ocean spot rates eased WoW as early-September GRIs faded. USWC nears trough, USEC softens, and fierce forwarder pricing persists ahead of Golden Week.
China–US freight rates spiked up to $900 to start September but,in a rare move, promptly rolled back to pre-GRI amounts this week to entice bookings.
Last week's transpacific GRI slowly comes down as carriers test market resilience ahead of Golden Week.
In a 7–4 ruling on August 29, 2025, the US Court of Appeals found President Trump exceeded his authority under IEEPA by imposing broad reciprocal tariffs. The decision is stayed until Oct 14, giving the administration time to appeal to the Supreme Court.
On August 29, 2025, a federal appeals court ruled 7–4 that President Trump’s emergency-based tariffs were unlawful, finding tariff powers rest with Congress. The court left them in place temporarily, granting the administration time to appeal to the SC.
Ocean freight rates from China to the US spiked this week, with carriers testing higher levels before Golden Week. Importers weigh shipping now or waiting.
China–US freight rates drop again: $1,400 to West Coast, $2,300 to East Coast, as carriers cut prices before September hikes.
China-US freight rates dip to $1,520/FEU as carriers cut prices and blank sailings set up a $1,000 September GRI amid weak demand and tariff risks.
Aug 4–11, 2025: EU pauses counter-tariffs; U.S. reciprocal tariffs start; +25% on India due Aug 27; China tariff truce extended 90 days; WTO signals risk.
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