Archive: Tariffs

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 17th, April, 2025

De Minimis Ends for China and Hong Kong

The U.S. is closing a long-standing trade loophole that once allowed millions of parcels from China to enter the country duty-free. From 2 May 2025, the de minimis threshold—which exempts…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 10th, April, 2025

90 Day Tariff Roll Back

President Trump announcement on April 9, of a 90-day pause on retaliatory tariffs for US trading partners outside China has given importers a brief window to recalibrate - but it…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 4th, April, 2025

President Trump Unveils Sweeping Tariff Policy

In a major shift for U.S. trade policy, President Trump introduced on April 2 a broad new tariff strategy aimed at protecting American industries and reshaping global sourcing patterns. The…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 11th, March, 2025

Imminent de minimis changes unlikely

Frequent changes in US trade policies are creating challenges for shippers, with no immediate solution in sight for handling imports under the de minimis exemption. The US administration initially excluded…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 7th, March, 2025

Businesses adapt as tariff exemptions ease impact

Companies across manufacturing, retail, and food industries are adjusting to shifting trade policies, as the US government partially rolls back tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico. President Trump signed…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 24th, February, 2025

Trump’s latest tariffs directly impact Ireland

US President Donald Trump has announced a new phase in his protectionist trade policies, introducing a 25% tariff on all imports of cars, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductors. The move aligns with…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 6th, February, 2025

Trade barriers rise as US impose tariffs

With President Trump’s new levies imposed on February 4th, Chinese imports into the US now face a 10% tariff increase, while China has responded with its own tariffs of up…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 23rd, January, 2025

Protectionism and international trade

The proposed protectionist trade policies introduced by the Trump administration, including potential sweeping tariffs and aggressive measures targeting key trading partners, could pose significant risks to global trade dynamics. While…

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