USTR Seeks Public Comments on Reinstatement of Certain China Section 301 Tariff Exclusions
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is considering the possible reinstatement of hundreds of previously expired China Section 301 tariff exclusions. The exclusions, ... Read More
Tariff Exclusions for Medical-Care Products from China Extended Through November 14
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has extended exclusions from the Section 301 tariffs on 99 medical-care products from China needed to address COVID-19 ... Read More
China’s Energy Crisis Poses New Threat to Global Supply Chains
Efforts by the Chinese government to curb energy consumption amid electricity shortages and surging coal prices have forced factories in 10 provinces to reduce output ... Read More
More Supply Chain Disruption as Typhoon Chanthu Approaches China
Another typhoon is heading towards China’s southeast coast, prompting another round of flight cancellations and port disruption in Shanghai and Ningbo. Typhoon Chanthu is expected ... Read More
Worsening Port Congestion off California Coast Threatens Supply Chains
A record number of containerships are piling up waiting to enter California’s ports as COVID-19 disruptions and labor shortages continue to roil the supply chain, ... Read More
Air Freight Chaos Looms Ahead of Peak Season
A perfect storm is brewing across the supply chain, and experts are predicting chaos and sky-rocketing rates for the upcoming air peak season. The outbreak ... Read More
Vietnam Lockdown Impacts Supply Chains
Shippers are facing a deteriorating supply chain situation in Vietnam as the government imposes strict lockdowns in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19 ... Read More
Shanghai Airport Suspends All Cargo Flights
Dear Valued Clients, A COVID-19 outbreak at the Shanghai Airport (PVG) has forced the suspension of all cargo flights until further notice. We are looking ... Read More
CBSA Labor Action Could Impact Canada’s Supply Chain
Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) employees began a “work-to-rule” strike this morning and warned that the labor action could have a “dramatic impact to Canada’s ... Read More
