US exempts coffee, other agricultural products from Brazil tariffs

Imports from the country have faced a combined hefty burden since early August, including the Trump administration’s global reciprocal tariffs and a separate 40% levy.

By Philip Neuffer • Nov. 21, 2025

FAA ends air traffic cuts as air cargo avoids meaningful impact

Flight operations have returned to normal after the agency terminated an order to reduce activity by up to 10% earlier this month.

By Philip Neuffer • Nov. 19, 2025

Bipartisan bill would require employers to report AI-related layoffs

Over the past year, legislators of all political leanings have proposed ideas to mitigate the potential harms of AI to workers.

By Emilie Shumway • Nov. 18, 2025

US lands framework trade deals with Switzerland, 5 other trading partners

If finalized, the pacts would cut tariffs on imports from Switzerland to 15% and offer exemptions for certain goods from Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador and Guatemala.

By Philip Neuffer , Antone Gonsalves • Nov. 17, 2025

US, South Korea formalize details of July trade pact

The U.S. reaffirmed its commitment to limit tariffs on imports from South Korea to 15%, including on cars, auto parts and other goods subject to Section 232 levies.

By Philip Neuffer • Nov. 14, 2025

FAA’s air traffic cuts aren’t hampering cargo flows — yet

The agency ordered a 10% reduction of flights at numerous airports due to a government shutdown. Here’s what shippers need to know. 

By Philip Neuffer • Updated Nov. 10, 2025

Supreme Court questions Trump’s tariff powers in landmark case

Several justices seemed skeptical of the Trump administration's claims of broad tariff authority under a 1977 emergency powers act.

By Antone Gonsalves • Nov. 6, 2025

UP-NS merger: Rigorous STB review a must, lawmakers say

Eighteen U.S. senators signed a letter to the agency warning the combination could weaken competition, raise rates and hurt the agricultural supply chain.

By Philip Neuffer • Nov. 5, 2025

US, Japan sign framework for critical mineral supply

Within the next six months, both countries plan to take steps toward selecting and funding projects that can deliver mineral products to buyers.

By Antone Gonsalves • Oct. 30, 2025

US to lower China tariffs as part of trade war truce

The truce also includes de-escalating other trade actions, such as China’s rare earth export controls and U.S. fees on China-linked ships.

By Philip Neuffer • Updated Nov. 7, 2025

Fed trims main rate by a quarter point

The central bank trimmed rates to a range between 3.75% to 4% in its second rate reduction this year.

By Grace Noto • Updated Oct. 29, 2025

US nears trade pact with South Korea

The two countries have “pretty much finalized” a deal, U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday. 

By Philip Neuffer • Oct. 29, 2025

US inks Southeast Asia trade pacts, touts China negotiation progress

The White House reached reciprocal tariff deals or frameworks with Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia and Malaysia while hinting at a potential trade truce with China.

By Max Garland , Antone Gonsalves , Philip Neuffer , Kelly Stroh • Oct. 27, 2025

Mastering supply chain uncertainty: 9 strategies every manufacturer needs to know

Turn uncertainty into opportunity with these 9 supply chain tactics.

Oct. 27, 2025

Trump to raise Canada tariffs by 10%

The announcement comes days after trade talks with Canada were suspended over an anti-tariff TV ad featuring parts of a 1987 speech by then-U.S. President Ronald Reagan.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 25, 2025

US reviews China’s compliance with 2020 trade pact

The White House opened a Section 301 investigation examining whether China fulfilled provisions within an agreement signed during the first Trump administration.

By Philip Neuffer • Oct. 24, 2025

What shippers need to know about potential tariff refunds

The White House has indicated it may need to issue refunds if the Supreme Court strikes down certain levies. Here’s a guide of what to expect and how to prepare.

By Philip Neuffer • Updated Oct. 24, 2025

US weighs 100% tariffs on Nicaragua under Section 301

The Trump administration is also proposing to suspend all or some applications of CAFTA-DR benefits to the country, such as tariff concessions.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 21, 2025

Supreme Court urged to block Trump’s tariffs ahead of November hearing

Small businesses and states suing the president claimed levies implemented under a 1977 emergency powers act amounted to a $3 trillion tax increase on Americans.

By Antone Gonsalves • Oct. 21, 2025

US formalizes tariffs on trucks, buses

Duties of 25% on trucks and 10% on buses begin Nov. 1, but some equipment manufacturers — including automakers — may qualify for cost offsets.

By Philip Neuffer , Edwin Lopez • Oct. 18, 2025

What tools does Trump have to impose tariffs?

Use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act will soon face Supreme Court review. Here are other mechanisms the president can use to hike duties.

By Philip Neuffer • Oct. 16, 2025

US weighs penalties on nations favoring IMO’s maritime decarbonization plan

Vessels for countries supporting the Net-Zero Framework, a tax aiming to trim shipping emissions, could face blocked port entries or visa restrictions.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 14, 2025

US sets 100% tariffs for China-linked ship-to-shore cranes

The new duties will take effect Nov. 9 and could be followed by 150% levies on other port-related equipment.

By Philip Neuffer • Oct. 14, 2025

Trump plans fresh China tariffs in response to rare earth export controls

The 100% duties will begin Nov. 1 and stack on existing levies, the president said Friday, seemingly squashing a monthslong trade truce.

By Philip Neuffer • Updated Oct. 14, 2025

Trump: Truck tariffs coming Nov. 1

The president is pushing back a previously planned implementation date for the 25% levies, per a Monday social media post.

By Philip Neuffer , David Taube • Oct. 6, 2025