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(9 articles)Record 2.47M Containers Expected in July as Retailers Rush to Beat Tariffs
U.S. container ports are on track to handle a record 2.47 million TEUs in July 2026, representing the highest monthly volume since the post-pandemic recovery in 2022. This surge is driven by retailers
Trump's Forced Labor Tariffs Return: What Supply Chains Must Know
The Trump administration has renewed efforts to enforce tariffs targeting goods produced with forced labor, signaling a sustained commitment to this policy lever despite previous implementation challe
New Tariff Wave Could Hit Before July Expiration, Extending Trade Pressure
Flexport's trade experts warn that a fresh wave of tariffs targeting forced labor practices could arrive before existing Section 122 duties expire on July 24, potentially maintaining the tariff pressu
Peak Season Arrives Early: Tariffs & Tensions Drive 51% Rate Surge
The trans-Pacific shipping market is experiencing an unusually early and sharp peak season driven by a perfect storm of tariff uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and rising fuel costs. Container rate
Trump's Forced Labor Tariffs: Beyond Compliance
The Trump administration's invocation of forced labor tariff provisions appears to serve broader protectionist trade objectives beyond genuine labor rights enforcement. This represents a shift in how
Trump's Forced Labor Tariffs: Limited Supply Chain Impact
The Trump administration has introduced new tariff measures targeting goods allegedly produced with forced labor, positioning them as a supply chain integrity tool. However, critics argue these tariff
US Tariffs on Forced Labour: What Supply Chains Need to Know
The United States has announced new tariff measures targeting suppliers implicated in forced labor practices, signaling a significant tightening of import compliance requirements. This action reflects
US Enforces Forced Labour Tariffs on EU Despite Trade Deal
The US Trade Representative has reaffirmed a contentious tariff policy imposing 10% to 12.5% duties on the European Union and 59 other countries for failing to adequately prevent forced labour in thei
US Imposes 12.5% Tariffs on 60 Countries Over Forced Labor
The U.S. Trade Representative has escalated enforcement of forced labor import restrictions by imposing tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on 60 economies deemed insufficiently rigorous in preventing g