The U.S. government’s recent decision to impose new fees on Chinese-built vessels marks a significant escalation in the ongoing trade and industrial rivalry between the world’s two largest economies. According to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), the action targets what it describes as “unreasonable and discriminatory practices”
On April 15, 2025, the global shipping industry witnessed a defining moment with the delivery of the "CMA CGM SEINE"—the world’s first and largest 24,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel container vessel—built by China State Shipbuilding Corporation’s Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding in Shanghai. The ship’s massive scale, combined with cutting-edge green technology, makes it
Following the U.S. government's dramatic increase in tariffs—reaching as high as 145% on certain Chinese goods—China's export engine appears to be faltering. Data from the Chinese Ministry of Transport shows that the week following April 10 saw a 9.7% drop in cargo throughput across major ports, a sharp contrast to
As trade tensions between China and the United States escalated in 2019, many Chinese exporters found themselves searching for creative ways to bypass the increasing tariffs. One of the most commonly adopted strategies was transshipment—a practice of rerouting goods through third countries to obscure their true origin. While this method
On April 13, President Donald Trump publicly denied rumors of relaxing tariffs on Chinese imports, reaffirming that semiconductor and smartphone components will remain subject to the current 20% fentanyl-related tariffs. The reclassification of these products into different tariff categories, he emphasized, does not equate to policy softening. Trump’s message was
In a major shift in trade policy, the White House has officially announced that beginning May 2, 2025, small packages valued at $800 or less originating from China or Hong Kong will no longer be exempt from import duties. This change marks a significant escalation in the ongoing U.S.-China trade
Why Choosing the Right Trade Term—Like DDP—Matters More Than Ever In today’s volatile trade landscape, tariffs are back in the spotlight—especially for businesses importing from Asia. With the recent reintroduction of high tariffs by the Trump administration, many U.S. importers are seeing sharp increases in landed costs. For importers of
In a bold new escalation of trade tensions, former President Donald Trump issued a statement today warning that the United States will impose an additional 50% tariff on Chinese imports starting April 9—unless China agrees to eliminate its 34% tariffs on American goods. “If China doesn’t remove its 34% tariffs
