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Government, Business, Logistics

Trump Again Increases Small Parcel Tariff on China Shipments

President Donald Trump’s escalating trade war with China once again increased tariffs applied to small parcels that were previously exempt from duties.

April 10, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

Trump Orders Musk’s DOGE to Help Overhaul Navy Shipbuilding

President Donald Trump's executive order is intended to blunt China’s maritime dominance by offering new funding streams to support U.S. shipbuilding, according to an official.

April 10, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

US-China Trade War Intensifies With No End in Sight

On April 9, Trump ratcheted up pressure on China, raising the import duty to 125%, even as he announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for dozens of other trade partners.

April 9, 2025
Government, Business

China Raises Its Retaliatory Tariff on US to 84%

China again vowed to “fight to the end” April 9 in an escalating trade war with the U.S. as it announced it would raise tariffs on American goods to 84% from April 10.

April 9, 2025
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

US Vows to Shield Panama Canal From China Threat

Pete Hegseth's visit comes amid tensions over President Trump’s assertions that the U.S. is being overcharged to use the Panama Canal and that China has influence over its operations.

April 8, 2025
Government, Business

Trump Schedules Tariff Talks but Plans 104% Hit on China

Hopes for President Donald Trump to strike a last-minute deal with China on tariffs appeared distant.

April 8, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Panama Auditor Says Port Operator Owes Millions

Panama’s top auditor accused port operator CK Hutchison of wrongdoing, providing a potential path for the  country to wrest control of canal facilities caught in a U.S.-China tug-of-war.

April 8, 2025
Government, Business

China Says It Will ‘Fight to the End’ on Trump Tariffs

China said April 8 it would “fight to the end” and take countermeasures to safeguard its own interests after President Donald Trump threatened an additional 50% tariff on Chinese imports.

April 8, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics

Xi Declares China Ready to Fight Trump’s Trade Tariffs

President Xi Jinping’s decision to quickly retaliate against Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs sent the world a clear message: If the U.S. wants a trade war, China is ready to fight.

April 7, 2025
Government, Business

Trump Threatens 50% Additional Tariffs on China

President Donald Trump threatened additional tariffs of 50% on China on April 7, raising fresh concerns that his drive to rebalance the global economy could lead to a trade war.

April 7, 2025