The U.S. is proposing new trade measures targeting China’s maritime and logistics policies, citing unfair competition and restrictions on U.S. commerce. Proposed actions include substantial fees on Chinese shipping operators, incentives for U.S.-built ships, and restrictions on China’s logistics platform, with public participation open until March 24.
The U.S. is taking a firm stance against unfair foreign regulations and digital taxes that disproportionately target American businesses, with the Trump administration threatening tariffs and other economic measures in response.
The U.S. Trade Representative is calling for public input to help identify and address non-reciprocal foreign trade policies—here’s how you can have your say before the March 11 deadline.
Trump’s executive order imposing a 25% tariff on Canadian imports and a 10% levy on energy was delayed until March 4 after Canada agreed to new border security measures. At a White House press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron on February 24, 2025, Trump confirmed, “The tariffs are moving forward as planned, on schedule.”
On February 13, 2025, President Donald J. Trump initiated a comprehensive trade investigation to assess and counteract non-reciprocal trade practices, aiming to establish fair and balanced tariffs on foreign imports.
The sudden shift in trade policy has left businesses scrambling to adapt. “Calling it disruptive is an understatement,” said Mackenzie West, GHY's Director of Market Development, who was featured in this Financial Post article as companies rushed to reevaluate inventory, pricing, and supply chains. Behind the scenes, warehouses and logistics providers struggled to comply with the de minimis cancellation, delaying shipments and clogging fulfillment centers.
The U.S. has reinstated and expanded tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, imposing a 25% duty on all shipments effective March 12, 2025. This move removes previous exemptions for key trading partners like Canada, Mexico, and the EU, prompting industry-wide concerns over rising costs, supply chain disruptions, and potential trade retaliation.
The U.S. has postponed the removal of duty-free treatment for low-value shipments from China, allowing more time to implement effective tariff collection. The delay aims to prevent supply chain disruptions while addressing enforcement challenges tied to synthetic opioid trafficking.
CBP has implemented new restrictions under President Trump’s Executive Order, curtailing de minimis-qualifying shipments from China and Hong Kong. Importers must now file formal or informal entries and pay all applicable duties, taxes, and fees, with CBP rejecting ineligible shipments.
China has responded to the latest U.S. tariff hikes with countermeasures, including additional tariffs on key American imports, expanded export controls on critical minerals, and new regulatory actions targeting U.S. businesses. These measures, set to take effect in early February, could significantly impact global supply chains and trade operations.
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