FedEx is adding a new import fee for the European Union and increasing delivery and pickup surcharges for more than 200 zip codes, as it continues to squeeze customers for revenue by means other than general rate increases.
The U.S. and the European Union have established the framework of a deal that could set tariffs at 15% for most imports from the 27-nation bloc.
The European Union will match the Trump administration’s 90-day pause on tariffs, delaying duties on $22 billion worth of U.S. products.
The European Union on Wednesday approved tariffs, slated to take effect April 15, of up to 25% on more than $22 billion worth of U.S. goods.
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A dispute over France’s digital services tax has the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative considering up to 100% tariffs on French champagne and sparkling wine imports.
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Condor cargo operations will be business as usual
Renowned logistics analyst explains how Brexit will impact cargo flows, liner shipping calls and European supply chain planning.
With 7,000-10,000 trucks using the Calais-Dover route between France and England every day, a no-deal Brexit will hit haulage companies hard, says the IRU.
Trade lanes will come to a halt if the U.K. exits the EU on October. 31, believes the Secretary-General of the European Shippers Council.
Truck capacity across the English Channel could be cut to 50% for up to three months, resulting in two day queues for drivers.
Most industry representatives testified against tariffs proposed against the EU in retaliation for subsidies provided to Airbus.
The deal reached in Washington on Friday will allow the U.S. to nearly triple its beef exports to Europe.
Boris Johnson will become the Prime Minister of the U.K. today, and will be assuming responsibility for the nature of the U.K.’s exit from the European Union.
