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Trade Policy & Tariffs
High ImpactSep 28, 2026

U.S.-China Maritime Fee Crisis: Trade Truce Leaves Shipping Tariffs in Limbo

The U.S. and China extended their trade truce to January 10, 2027, but left a critical gap: maritime port-entry fees targeting Chinese vessels and China-built ships remain scheduled to resume November

FreightWaves#u-s-china-trade#maritime-tariffs#ocean-freight-costs
Trade Policy & Tariffs
High ImpactSep 2, 2026

USTR Tariff Review: Section 301 China Duties Face Scrutiny

The U.S. Trade Representative's Office has initiated a formal review of tariffs imposed under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, which have governed U.S.-China trade relations for several years. Th

Supply Chain Dive#china-tariffs#section-301#ustr
Trade Policy & Tariffs
High ImpactAug 4, 2026

25 States Challenge Trump's 10% India Tariff in Court

The Trump administration's 10% tariff on Indian imports faces significant legal pushback as 25 Democratic-led U.S. states have filed suit in federal court, arguing that the Section 301 measures exceed

Pragativadi#trump-tariffs#india-trade#section-301
Trade Policy & Tariffs
High ImpactJul 28, 2026

Importers Sue Over New Forced Labor Tariffs on 60 Nations

Effective July 24, 2026, the U.S. Trade Representative imposed new tariffs of 10% or 12.5% on goods from 60 economies under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, ostensibly to combat forced labor in g

FreightWaves#forced-labor-tariffs#section-301#trade-policy
Trade Policy & Tariffs
CriticalJul 24, 2026

Trump Admin Imposes 10-12.5% Tariffs on 60 Economies Covering 99% of U.S. Imports

The Trump administration has implemented a sweeping new tariff regime affecting nearly all U.S. imports, replacing its temporary 10% global tariff with Section 301 duties ranging from 10% to 12.5% on

FreightWaves#tariffs-2026#section-301#forced-labor
Trade Policy & Tariffs
High ImpactJul 10, 2026

Ford, Nestlé Seek Tariff Exemptions Amid Supply Chain Pressure

Ford, Nestlé, and other major corporations are actively petitioning the Trump administration for exemptions from proposed Section 301 tariffs, arguing that domestic suppliers cannot meet their materia

Supply Chain Dive#tariff-relief#section-301#trade-policy