Tariffs

Retail industry trade group forecast import volumes to finish this year 5.6% behind 2024 levels.

The decline of ocean container rates on the critical Asia-U.S. route is unstoppable amid President Trump’s economic war on China and reset of global trade policy, says analyst Xeneta.

Shipments of freight by rail continue to run ahead of year-ago levels, according to the latest data from the Association of American Railroads.

The recent storm of trade news failed to move the needle for trans-Pacific container rates.

Matson said earnings were weaker as trade and tariff volatility hit  volumes on China routes. 

The U.S. stock market tumbled on Friday after President Donald Trump announced sweeping new import tariffs.

The US and Mexico announced on Thursday a 90-day extension to negotiate a long term trade deal.

The Trump administration announced a trade deal to impose a 15% tariff on imports from South Korea.

CMA CGM, the world’s third-largest ocean container carrier, said profits fell in the second quarter as trade disputes hit U.S. imports from China.

President Donald Trump said that he will not extend Friday’s deadline for his “reciprocal” tariffs on dozens of U.S. trading partners.

Freight rates on U.S. ocean trade routes hold steady as shippers and carriers wait out trade talks, tariff deadlines.

The sequential numbers at TFI in the second quarter were taken as positive by the investment community.

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.

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Despite U.S. tariff impacts, Drewry’s Global Container Port Throughput Index rose modestly in May, but better year-on-year, indicating global trade flows are adjusting.

Shippers are stepping back from the trans-Pacific trade amid trade uncertainty and tariff fatigue.

The Trump administration announces trade deals with Japan, Indonesia and the Philippines on Tuesday.

Tariff and trade uncertainty led CN to cut its outlook for the full year even as lower costs helped improve income amid declining revenues.

Small- and medium-sized businesses are feeling the tremors of unpredictable U.S. trade policy and dozens of recent tariff changes.

Ocean container rates on the Asia-U.S. trade lane continue to fall, according to Drewry’s latest data.