April 14, 2025

Trade and Tariffs Update: April 14, 2025

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April 7, 2025

Trade and Tariffs Update: April 7, 2025

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March 31, 2025

Trade and Tariffs Update: March 31, 2025

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March 24, 2025

Trade and Tariffs Update: March 24, 2025

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March 17, 2025

Trade and Tariffs Update: March 17, 2025

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March 4, 2025

USTR Proposes Fees on Chinese Ships Entering U.S. Ports

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) published a notice proposing new measures targeting China's growing dominance in the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors. The proposal includes significant port entry fees on Chinese shipping companies and any Chinese-built vessels that enter U.S. ports. It also introduces new requirements for a portion of U.S. exports to be transported on U.S.-built and U.S.-flagged vessels.

March 3, 2025

U.S. Initiates Section 232 Investigation on Imports of Copper

On Feb. 25, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order directing the U.S. Department of Commerce to investigate the national security implications of copper imports.

February 1, 2025

Trade and Tariffs in the Trump Administration Webinar Recap

The Auto Care Association hosted the webinar “Trade and Tariffs in the Trump Administration,” analyzing its policies, impacts and approach to reshaping global trade dynamics.

January 27, 2025

President Trump’s ‘America First Trade Policy’: Key Areas of Focus and Potential Impacts

On Jan. 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a presidential action titled “America First Trade Policy,” outlining a comprehensive trade policy strategy focused on U.S. economic and national security by addressing trade imbalances and unfair trade practices.

October 7, 2024

Port Strike Tentatively Resolved, with Automation, Job Protection Remaining as Key Issues

The ILA and USMX reached a tentative agreement to end the three-day strike at East and Gulf Coast ports, extending the contract through Jan. 15, 2025, while automation and job protection issues remain unresolved.