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June 4th, 2025
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Tariffs â
President Trump recently announced his intent to bump the steel and aluminum tariffs from 25% to 50%, with Wednesday (June 4th) at 12:01am EDT, being the in effect date, per an Executive Order. The United Kingdom has been exempt from the additional 25% increase, however.
Additionally, last week the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled some of President Trumpâs tariffs to be unconstitutional. A temporary stay now allows the tariffs to remain in place while the ruling is appealed. Check out our Freight News section that has more details about this ruling and what it means for shippers.
Capacity â CMA CGM plans to return to the Suez Canal with an India-Mediterranean service. As the Journal of Commerce reports, the first vessel is scheduled to depart Nhava Sheva on June 7th and transit through the Suez Canal June 28th. Followed by other vessels transiting the Suez Canal as well.
Capacity â
Gemini Cooperation released a new transpacific service that will go from East Asia to the Port of Long Beach. Starting June 24th, the service starts from Xiamen to Busan to Long Beach and Back to Xiamen, according to a Hapag Lloyd press release.
Port Infrastructure âÂ
Port Houston will receive $131 million in funding to their ship channel construction, operations and maintenance. On top of that, the port reported strong volumes in April, per the portâs press release. Specifically, they handled 387,478 TEUs throughout their terminals, which is a 20% increase from the year prior.
Questions about Tariffs?
Feeling unsure about how tariffs might affect your goods? Whether you’re exploring exemption options or just need a clearer picture, weâre here to help. Send us an email at [email protected]Â
Freight News: U.S. Court of International Trade Blocks Certain Tariffs
The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) recently issued a significant ruling, declaring the tariffs imposed under President Trumpâs âLiberation Dayâ, as unconstitutional. But what exactly does this mean â and how could it impact you as a shipper?
Ruling details:
On Wednesday, May 28th, a panel of three CIT judges ruled that the President lacked the authority to impose these reciprocal tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), the court said, âIEEPA did not authorize any of the Worldwide, Retaliatory or Traffickingâ orders. According to the court, such actions require Congressional approval. The full ruling can be found, here.
This decision follows a wave of lawsuits filed by several small businesses and a handful of U.S. states. The plaintiffs argued that President Trump overstepped his executive authority, citing Article I of the Constitution, which grants Congress the exclusive power to regulate trade and impose tariffs.
The Trump Administration has appealed the ruling to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Then, on Thursday, May 29th, the Court of Appeals allowed a temporary stay of the CITâs decision and injunctions. This allows President Trump to continue to collect tariffs while he appeals the U.S. CITâs decision.
What does this mean for shippers:
Hereâs a few things shippers should be aware of:
- This ruling impacts the 30% duty on Chinese goods, 25% on imports from Mexico/Canada, and the 10% universal baseline tariff. It does not impact tariffs under other authorities such as Section 232 on autos, steel and aluminum. Which again adds another level of trade uncertainty.
- If upheld, this ruling may open the door for potential refunds or policy reversals affecting past and current tariff-related costs. What this could mean for you: review past tariff payments for possible recourse, monitor future changes in trade policy, and adjust import strategies to prepare for increasing regulatory oversight.
- If the appeal is not successful, there are other ways the Administration could try and increase tariffs. Leading to more uncertainty and various outcomes.
Did You Know? With Johnny Cargo!
Answer: C – DDP (Delivered Duty Paid)
It’s when the seller takes responsibility for all costs and risks (including duties, customs clearance), until the goods reach the buyer at the specific destination.
DDP is one of the lower costs Incoterm options. It is an extremely cheap option if youâre the buyer, however, it is difficult to find a seller who wants to pay for the entire transit. It also increases your risk, since you will have less control over the transaction â meaning, the seller may choose the lowest cost vendors throughout the way, which can impact the quality of the journey.
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Why is Blocking and Bracing Your Cargo Important?
If you’re looking to avoid cargo damage, taking precautions can help steer you out of harms way.Â
Blocking and Bracing is a way to help secure your cargo to help avoid damage during transit. The ultimate goal of blocking and bracing is to keep your goods from shifting length-wise (front-to-back).
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