Section 301 Update: New Rates Now in Effect Across Key Markets

24Jul, 2026

  The Section 301 tariff has been expanded, including to China. It will be structured the same as Section 122 was. Exemptions remain in place for Section 232 (steel, aluminum, and copper), civil aircraft, pharmaceuticals, and certain printed matter. No changes there. Additionally, if an ocean vessel sailed prior to 12:00 AM on July 24th,… Read more »

22Jul, 2026

The Section 301 tariff is being implemented for goods of Brazilian origin. That said, it is the structure that is important. Not long after the Supreme Court ruled the IEEPA tariffs were unconstitutional on February 24th, 2026, there was lots of speculation about what was going to happen. For the last 147 days, Section 122… Read more »

20May, 2026

On May 14, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that freight brokers can be sued under state negligence law for hiring unsafe motor carriers. The decision, tied to Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, is one of the most significant broker liability legal developments the freight industry has seen in years. For brokers, the ruling… Read more »

27Oct, 2025

Trade compliance has always been a moving target—but 2025 is proving that change is now the constant. From new customs rulings and country-of-origin regulations to de minimis adjustments and expanding trade sanctions, shippers must not only keep pace but anticipate what’s next. At Everglory Logistics, we see compliance not as a hurdle, but as an… Read more »

15Oct, 2025

In a recent statement, President Donald Trump warned that reciprocal tariffs are on the table and on November 1, 2025, he would consider imposing a further 100% tariffs on imports from China. While this is only a threat at this stage—without a confirmed timeline or implementation plan—it serves as a reminder to importers of how… Read more »

8Oct, 2025

The first Fed rate cut story of 2025 is here: the Federal Reserve trimmed its policy rate by 0.25%, a measure that officials say shouldn’t trigger a rapid series of cuts. Translation: financing gets a little cheaper, but the Fed keeps options open while watching inflation and jobs. At Everglory Logistics, we connect the rate… Read more »

30Sep, 2025

The appeals court tariff update matters because duties are still being collected today while litigation continues. On August 29, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled that broad IEEPA-based tariffs were unlawful, but left them temporarily in place while the government seeks Supreme Court review—creating a “collect now, decide later” environment… Read more »

28Sep, 2025

The first Fed rate cut story of 2025 is here: the Federal Reserve trimmed its policy rate by 0.25%, a measure that officials say shouldn’t trigger a rapid series of cuts. Translation: financing gets a little cheaper, but the Fed keeps options open while watching inflation and jobs. At Everglory Logistics, we connect the rate… Read more »

4Feb, 2025

Update 2/7/25 President Trump has reinstated the de minimis exemption for Chinese imports—at least temporarily. The exemption, which allows duty-free entry for shipments valued under $800, was previously revoked as part of a broader tariff package. However, following significant industry pushback and concerns over customs processing delays, the administration has reinstated de minimis eligibility until… Read more »

11Dec, 2024

The year 2024 brought pivotal changes to global logistics, with evolving regulations, economic shifts, and trade dynamics shaping the industry. As we look back on the year and ahead to 2025, two key themes emerge: the impact of regulatory adjustments, such as the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) and de minimis changes, and the… Read more »