U.S.-China tariffs

Commercial fishing is big business in Alaska. And like all industries, it depends on supply chains to work properly…

The global pandemic has strained relations between the U.S. and China. Will that cause the trade deal negotiated earlier this year to break down?

CNBC’s Lori Ann LaRocco writes about the impact of COVID-19 on U.S.-China trade, particularly in regard to the trade war between the two nations.

CNBC’s Lori Ann LaRocco provides commentary on how the Phase One trade deal between the U.S. and China has not worked as thought, at least to date….

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative acknowledged, “the imposition of tariffs on certain Chinese imports has resulted in an overall decline in the availability of needed medical equipment and supplies.”

Americans for Free Trade, which represents more than 100 trade organizations, said eliminating existing U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods would boost the American economy by $75 billion during the COVID-19 crisis.

The trade war between the U.S. and China caused companies to adapt supply chains and the transportation of their products. Darren Prokop writes about those changes and their impacts.

Darren Prokop writes about the volatility in trucking, and how ecommerce may help less-than-truckload carriers recover in 2020.

Lori Ann LaRocco writes about the impact of coronavirus on maritime trade between China and the U.S.

UPS posts largely expected Q4 results as operating gains and nontax and after-tax charges cancel each other on the bottom line.

FreightWaves’ maritime Market Expert Henry Byers provides insight regarding the Phase One trade deal between the United States and China.

Geopolitical tides, e-commerce and technology are today’s “disruptors” in freight transportation, say panelists at Transportation Research Board convention.

As a result of trade agreement signed at the White House on Wednesday, China has pledged to increase imports of American goods and services by at least $200 billion.

Phase One of the U.S.-China trade deal is scheduled to take effect Wednesday. Read CNBC’s Lori Ann LaRocco’s take on how that trade has changed since the tariff war began — and how it may never be quite the same.

2018 high-water mark for container volumes makes it ever tougher for 2019 to come out on top.

President Trump said he plans to travel to Beijing sometime this year to start the next round of trade negotiations with China.

Darren Prokop writes about the complexities of international trade (imports and exports) and how transportation is measured in that mix.

Resilience360’s report on the impact of U.S.-China trade war discusses the uncertainty it has brought to global trade.

Production of most Christmas lights has moved Cambodia and other Asian countries from China.

The U.S. and China have reached a deal that will prevent additional U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports from going into effect on Dec. 15.

Americans for Free Trade spokesman Jonathan Gold said the White House needs to “finalize a deal with China to end the trade war and remove all tariffs.”

Port of Los Angeles Executive Gene Seroka cautioned the port’s Board of Harbor Commissioners that even if a trade deal is reached with China, it may take months or years […]

“A good trade deal is when both countries are not happy with everything because that means that there was give and take,” LaRocco said.

India gains $755 million in U.S. exports in H1 2019; OPEC braces for drastic drop in oil demand; Tesla is charging ahead in the electric car space.

Ben Thrower writes about the importance of American agriculture – not just to the U.S. population, but to the country’s trade negotiations.

Read what Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is doing to stay relevant and its importance to U.S.-international trade.

Toy maker Hasbro reported lower third-quarter earnings, citing tariffs on Chinese products and higher supply chain costs.

The announcement by President Donald Trump not to increase tariffs on $250 billion in Chinese imports to the U.S. and boost U.S. agriculture exports did not address other structural issues.

“Finally, a ray of hope for the U.S.-China trade relationship,” said Myron Brilliant, U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s head of international affairs.

Port of Los Angeles says it would take seven Vietnams to make up for the loss of business from China trade war.

Henry Byers writes about the latest twists and turns in the U.S.-China trade war.

Target tells its suppliers to forget about tariff-related price increases.

Do U.S. corn producers have an opportunity to sell more to Brazil for ethanol production?

China looks to de-escalate tensions with the U.S.; German exports affected more by Brexit than trade war; Indian auto sector in trouble.

The on-again, off-again trade war between the U.S. and China is a great threat to commercial vehicle forecasts, already buffeted by too many trucks and slowing freight growth.

Tariffs are dampening enthusiasm for apples grown in Washington state, the country’s number one producer.

Major U.S. drayage carrier sees Southeast ports as areas of growth in freight.

Chinese tariffs are impacting American agriculture. But declines in exports to other countries are also hurting American agriculture.

Dry-bulk shipping firm pushes up dry docking to fit in with scrubber installations.

Goods like clothes and toys are on the proposed tariff list.

The U.S.-China trade war has dropped trade volumes between the two countries to date in 2019. One result – Mexico is now the #1 trade partner of the U.S.

The U.S. fireworks supply comes primarily from China, and one company controls most of that trade. Read Market Expert Henry Byers’ fascinating article about fireworks!

An additional $300 billion in proposed U.S. tariffs against China could result in lower railroad freight volume , but economic uncertainty and competition from trucks appear so far to be bigger threats for rail volumes.

The FreightWaves Freight Intel Group is producing research culled from FreightWaves SONAR and other sources. Read about its first several research papers and how to learn more.

Donald Broughton explains the harm that tariffs can do to the economies of the United States, the country(ies) that tariffs are imposed on and the global economy.