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…
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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…
New deal lifts port strike threat on U.S. East and Gulf Coasts
A tentative agreement reached on January 8, 2025 between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) has postponed a strike at over 40 ports, that…
Helping UK exporters and US importers thrive amidst potential tariff increases
While the potential introduction of tariffs may bring increased costs and logistical hurdles, with the right strategies and expert support, businesses can navigate these changes successfully. At Global Forwarding, we…
Navigating a potential ILA strike in January
With the 15th January deadline for a new labour agreement fast approaching, the potential for a strike by the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) looms over nearly 40 US east coast…
North America supply chains face mounting challenges
Labour disputes, automation debates, and shifting trade policies are creating turbulence in the North American freight market, with the threat of a January USEC port strike magnified as ILA break…
Ongoing labour tensions strain North American ports and freight networks
Labour disruptions in Canadian and US ports are creating significant pressures across North American supply chains, as ripple effects extend across modes and trade routes. With major strikes and unresolved…
Labour tensions continue to threaten North American supply chains
Ongoing labour disputes at US East Coast ports and Canada’s Port of Montreal are putting North American supply chains at risk of further disruption. While a temporary agreement on the…
East Coast ports work to clear post-strike backlogs
Operations at US East and Gulf Coast ports have resumed following the three-day strike by dockworker members of the the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) that ended on the 4th October…
US dockworker strike resolved, but January deadline poses risk of more disruption
The recent strike by 45,000 US East and Gulf Coast dockworkers, which began on 1st October 2024, has been temporarily resolved after three days of disruption, but concerns remain. The…
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