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Join the conversation as we explore current events impacting the international freight market. From capacity crunches to legislative impacts, Green gives you deep insights for big freight decisions.
EARTH MONTH 2025: ADVANCING COLLECTIVE CLIMATE ACTION THROUGH LOCAL ENGAGEMENT
GREEN WORLDWIDE SHIPPING BELIEVES EARTH DAY IS EVERYDAY April marks Earth Month—a time to reflect, engage, and take measurable action toward a more sustainable future. At Green Worldwide Shipping® (Green), environmental stewardship is not confined to a single day; it’s a year-round commitment embedded in how we operate, innovate, and [...]
NEW SECTION 232 PROBE INTO CRITICAL MINERALS AND DERIVATIVES IMPORTS
On April 15, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order directing the U.S. Department of Commerce to initiate a Section 232 investigation into whether imports of processed critical minerals and their derivative products threaten to impair national security. The probe examines key supply chain vulnerabilities that could result in future [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 16 | 2025
TRANS-PACIFIC SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS GAIN MOMENTUM IN WEEK 16 Carriers on the eastbound trans-Pacific are accelerating service adjustments in response to evolving trade dynamics between China and the United States. As Week 16 begins, a sharp drop in bookings from China drives a wave of blank sailings, suspended port calls, [...]
SECTION 232 INVESTIGATIONS LAUNCHED ON SEMICONDUCTORS AND PHARMACEUTICAL IMPORTS
The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) has launched two national security investigations under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to assess whether imported semiconductors and pharmaceutical goods pose risks to the United States’ security and its industrial base. These investigations may result in future trade actions, including [...]
U.S. EXCLUDES CERTAIN ELECTRONICS FROM RECIPROCAL DUTIES INCLUDING PHONES AND COMPUTERS
RECIPROCAL TARIFF EXCLUSIONS EXPANDED On April 5, 2025, new U.S. reciprocal tariffs took effect under Executive Order 14257. This order targeted products imported into the U.S. aspart of a shifting global trade policy. These tariffs apply to countries outside the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USCMCA). To clarify the products impacted, [...]
WHITE HOUSE UNVEILS MARITIME ACTION PLAN TO STRENGTHEN U.S. SHIPPING
On April 9, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order aimed at revitalizing the United States' maritime industry and restoring the nation's maritime dominance. This initiative introduces several strategic measures to bolster the U.S. shipbuilding sector and enhance national security. MARITIME ACTION PLAN (MAP) The order mandates the [...]
NEW U.S. TARIFF POLICY: 125% ON CHINESE IMPORTS, 10% FOR MOST COUNTRIES DURING 90-DAY NEGOTIATION PERIOD
April 9, 2025 | In a significant update to U.S. trade policy, the United States has announced a 90-day suspension of reciprocal tariff increases for the majority of its trading partners, while simultaneously raising tariffs on imports from China to 125%, effective immediately. The changes were confirmed in a statement [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 15 | 2025
Week 15 finds global trade in a flurry of activity as U.S. reciprocal tariffs are in effect, China is enacting countermeasures with multiple new customs regulations introducing more challenging compliance requirements for importers. RECIPROCAL TARIFFS BEGIN APRIL 5: WIDE-RANGING DUTIES NOW IN FORCE On April 5, 2025, the United [...]
U.S. CONFIRMS ADDITIONAL 50% TARIFF ON CHINESE IMPORTS, UP TO 129%
On Monday April 7, 2025, the United States announced it will impose an additional 50% tariff on imports from China, effective 12:01AM EST, Wednesday, April 9. ADDITIONAL 50% ON CHINESE IMPORTS This action builds on previously enacted tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), which include a 34% [...]
CHINA ANNOUNCES 34% TARIFF ON U.S. IMPORTS: WHITE HOUSE RESPONDS
China has announced that a 34% tariff will be imposed on all U.S.-origin imports effective April 10, 2025. The decision, issued by the State Council Tariff Commission, follows the United States’ enactment of reciprocal tariffs on Chinese exports earlier this month. The added duties will apply in addition to existing [...]
WHITE HOUSE ENDS DE MINIMIS EXEMPTIONS FOR CHINESE AND HONG KONG IMPORTS STARTING MAY 2
On April 2, 2025, the White House announced an end to de minimis duty exemptions for goods from China and Hong Kong, effective May 2 at 12:01 a.m. The decision, outlined in a fact sheet, is part of a broader effort to combat the role of Chinese-sourced goods and e-commerce channels in [...]
U.S. RECIPROCAL TARIFF POLICY SET TO BEGIN APRIL 5: WHAT IMPORTERS NEED TO KNOW
NEW 10% BASELINE TARIFF TO TAKE EFFECT APRIL 5 Starting at midnight on April 5th, a new baseline tariff of 10% will apply to all goods imported into the United States from countries not part of the USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement). Goods from USMCA members—Mexico and Canada—will remain exempt, while [...]
SECTION 232 AUTO TARIFF ANNEX RELEASED: KEY DATES AND PRODUCT CLASSIFICATIONS
On April 1, 2025, the U.S. government published the annex to the Section 232 auto tariff proclamation, detailing the specific products subject to new 25% tariffs on passenger vehicles, light trucks, and certain auto parts. The annex outlines key implementation dates and classifications to guide importers, exporters, and compliance professionals. [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 14 | 2025
Week 14 brings growing port congestion in Latin America, aggressive carrier cutbacks across the transpacific, and a new round of service suspensions—all while global freight networks adjust to shifting demand and trade policy changes. WEEK 14: NEW U.S. TARIFFS TAKE EFFECT Two new U.S. tariffs take effect this week [...]
U.S. ADDS BEER AND EMPTY ALUMINUM CANS TO SECTION 232 ALUMINUM DERIVATIVES
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has announced additions to the annex of derivative products in alignment with Presidential Proclamation 10895, titled "Adjusting Imports of Aluminum into the United States," issued on February 10, 2025. The proclamation imposed specific tariffs on aluminum imports and derivative products. ALUMINUM DERIVATIVES ADDED [...]
NEW U.S. 25% TARIFF ON IMPORTED AUTOMOBILES AND AUTO PARTS ANNOUNCED
25% TARIFF ON IMPORTED VEHICLES TAKES EFFECT IN APRIL; AUTO PARTS TO FOLLOW BY EARLY MAY On April 3, 2025, a new 25% tariff on imported passenger vehicles—including cars, light trucks, and cargo vans—will take effect at 12:01 a.m. ET, following a presidential proclamation issued under Section 232 of the [...]
latest publications
Join the conversation as we explore current events impacting the international freight market. From capacity crunches to legislative impacts, Green gives you deep insights for big freight decisions.
EARTH MONTH 2025: ADVANCING COLLECTIVE CLIMATE ACTION THROUGH LOCAL ENGAGEMENT
GREEN WORLDWIDE SHIPPING BELIEVES EARTH DAY IS EVERYDAY April marks Earth Month—a time to reflect, engage, and take measurable [...]
NEW SECTION 232 PROBE INTO CRITICAL MINERALS AND DERIVATIVES IMPORTS
On April 15, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order directing the U.S. Department of Commerce to initiate a Section [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 16 | 2025
TRANS-PACIFIC SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS GAIN MOMENTUM IN WEEK 16 Carriers on the eastbound trans-Pacific are accelerating service adjustments in response [...]
SECTION 232 INVESTIGATIONS LAUNCHED ON SEMICONDUCTORS AND PHARMACEUTICAL IMPORTS
The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) has launched two national security investigations under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act [...]
U.S. EXCLUDES CERTAIN ELECTRONICS FROM RECIPROCAL DUTIES INCLUDING PHONES AND COMPUTERS
RECIPROCAL TARIFF EXCLUSIONS EXPANDED On April 5, 2025, new U.S. reciprocal tariffs took effect under Executive Order 14257. This [...]
WHITE HOUSE UNVEILS MARITIME ACTION PLAN TO STRENGTHEN U.S. SHIPPING
On April 9, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order aimed at revitalizing the United States' maritime industry [...]
NEW U.S. TARIFF POLICY: 125% ON CHINESE IMPORTS, 10% FOR MOST COUNTRIES DURING 90-DAY NEGOTIATION PERIOD
April 9, 2025 | In a significant update to U.S. trade policy, the United States has announced a 90-day suspension [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 15 | 2025
Week 15 finds global trade in a flurry of activity as U.S. reciprocal tariffs are in effect, China is [...]
U.S. CONFIRMS ADDITIONAL 50% TARIFF ON CHINESE IMPORTS, UP TO 129%
On Monday April 7, 2025, the United States announced it will impose an additional 50% tariff on imports from China, [...]
CHINA ANNOUNCES 34% TARIFF ON U.S. IMPORTS: WHITE HOUSE RESPONDS
China has announced that a 34% tariff will be imposed on all U.S.-origin imports effective April 10, 2025. The decision, [...]
WHITE HOUSE ENDS DE MINIMIS EXEMPTIONS FOR CHINESE AND HONG KONG IMPORTS STARTING MAY 2
On April 2, 2025, the White House announced an end to de minimis duty exemptions for goods from China and Hong Kong, [...]
U.S. RECIPROCAL TARIFF POLICY SET TO BEGIN APRIL 5: WHAT IMPORTERS NEED TO KNOW
NEW 10% BASELINE TARIFF TO TAKE EFFECT APRIL 5 Starting at midnight on April 5th, a new baseline tariff of [...]
SECTION 232 AUTO TARIFF ANNEX RELEASED: KEY DATES AND PRODUCT CLASSIFICATIONS
On April 1, 2025, the U.S. government published the annex to the Section 232 auto tariff proclamation, detailing the specific [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 14 | 2025
Week 14 brings growing port congestion in Latin America, aggressive carrier cutbacks across the transpacific, and a new round [...]
U.S. ADDS BEER AND EMPTY ALUMINUM CANS TO SECTION 232 ALUMINUM DERIVATIVES
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has announced additions to the annex of derivative products in alignment with Presidential [...]
NEW U.S. 25% TARIFF ON IMPORTED AUTOMOBILES AND AUTO PARTS ANNOUNCED
25% TARIFF ON IMPORTED VEHICLES TAKES EFFECT IN APRIL; AUTO PARTS TO FOLLOW BY EARLY MAY On April 3, 2025, [...]
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