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On 29 May, an American federal appeals court reinstated a key set of President Trump’s sweeping new tariffs, granting the president a short-term legal win. But the decision is far from final. The ruling doesn’t settle the issue, it simply…
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New fees and penalties risk fragmenting partnerships—and raising costs for UK importers Global shipping alliances are coming under unprecedented strain as US regulators move forward with sweeping new port fees and vessel penalties that target links to Chinese shipbuilders. The…
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A global shift in trade flows, triggered by a surge in tariff-driven demand on the transpacific, is putting fresh pressure on Asia–Europe container shipping markets, where carriers are already battling significant supply-demand imbalances and falling spot rates. The redirection of…
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The Trump administration’s latest trade overhaul is reshaping global trade, impacting countries without barriers, as well as those that do employ protectionist practices. On 2 April 2025, President Trump introduced a global reciprocal tariff system targeting roughly 60 countries, with…
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A wave of blank sailings is set to severely disrupt container traffic from Asia to the US East Coast, slashing available capacity by as much as 42% in early May. The container shipping lines are reacting swiftly to plummeting demand,…
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China, excluded from the suspension of retaliatory tariffs for 90 days, now faces a steep 125% tariff on exports to the US. In response, Chinese exporters have slashed shipments, increased prices, and rerouted goods to other markets. As the shock…
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The global trade environment has entered a volatile new phase, with far-reaching implications. As of today, the U.S. has imposed a headline 104% tariff on Chinese imports, leading Beijing to respond with a fresh wave of retaliation, raising its tariffs…
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On 2 April, President Trump launched a landmark trade overhaul that imposes a 10% tariff on all imports into the United States from 5 April. While this may appear to target U.S. trade imbalances, it has immediate knock-on effects for…
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