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We’re proud to recognize Brian Barber, President of the Northern Border Customs Brokers Association and VP of U.S. Brokerage & Government Affairs at Willson International, for being acknowledged in a recent Congressional discussion on the need for modern, efficient, and secure ports of entry.

How the Federal Shutdown Impacts Food Safety and Compliance With the federal government now shut down following stalled negotiations in Congress, the expiration of the Livestock Mandatory Reporting (LMR) program has also taken effect. For the U.S. food and beverage manufacturing industry, especially meat and poultry processors, this simultaneous disruption brings uncertainty at a time when food safety and market transparency are more important than ever. Learn more and discover how proactive measures can help food manufacturers stay compliant, avoid disruptions, and maintain consumer trust: https://lnkd.in/gQ6FNtDn

To move or not to move? Manufacturers hesitant to nearshore before USMCA review. While some companies are using regional supply chains or leaning on tariff exemptions by maximizing compliance, others are frozen in place. As the United States solicits feedback on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement ahead of the deal’s review next year, manufacturers are mulling how they can minimize their exposure to tariffs. Cross-border trade in North America has already gone through a series of changes, first with the scrapping of the North American Free Trade Agreement for USMCA in 2020, then with 25% tariffs placed on imports from Canada and Mexico earlier this year. A tariff exemption was granted for USMCA-compliant goods, although levies on non-qualifying imports from Canada now face a 35% duty. Mexico and Canada are the U.S.’ largest trading partners, with the country importing $505.5 billion and $411.9 billion worth of goods from the countries in 2024, respectively. The tariff exemption has led many firms already manufacturing in and sourcing from the two nations to reevaluate their products to see what qualifies. Some have seen increased business or a competitive advantage due to their existing compliance with USMCA. But the tariff situation has been too fluid to prompt major moves for manufacturers with global supply chains, according to trade consultants and attorneys. While companies have expressed some interest and started discussions about shifting manufacturing into Mexico, the USMCA hasn’t spurred a resurgence of interest in U.S. manufacturing. And now with the trade deal up for review next summer, businesses are even more “reluctant to pull the trigger and make changes until USMCA is more settled,” said Cindy Allen, CEO of consulting firm Trade Force Multiplier. https://lnkd.in/gznhtWA3 #UStariffs #manufacturing #supplychains #nearshoring #USMCA

US sets 100% tariffs for China-linked ship-to-shore cranes. The new duties will take effect Nov. 9 and could be followed by 150% levies on other port-related equipment. The United States will impose 100% tariffs on ship-to-shore cranes and cargo handling equipment with ties to China, effective Nov. 9, per a notice from the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. The 100% levies will apply to ship-to-shore cranes manufactured in China or by a company under control by a citizen of the country or with components from the country, according to the notice. The tariffs will also cover intermodal chassis and chassis parts. The USTR made the announcement in parallel to additional modifications to port fees it installed following a Section 301 investigation into China’s maritime, logistics and shipbuilding practices. Beyond the tariffs, the agency switched to a weight-based fee of $46 per net ton as of Oct. 14 for foreign-vessel operators carrying automobiles. The government also removed a provision to suspend certain liquid natural gas export licenses. https://lnkd.in/gfc77Pbr #shippingcranes #tariffs #portfees

Prime Minister Mark Carney's statement on Stellantis production plans. Stellantis is moving (planned) production of Jeeps from Brampton to the USA with a $13B investment. #automanufacturing #CUSMA #PrimeMinisterCarney

Additional Duty on Softwood Lumber and New U.S. Furniture Tariffs Take Effect The B.C. Lumber Trade Council said that with Canadian producers already facing anti-dumping and countervailing duties of just over 35 per cent, Canadian softwood lumber entering the U.S. will now see total import taxes exceeding 45 per cent. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gQUg9ZxZ

China retaliates with new fees on U.S. shipping Matson, Maersk Line, APL to be hit by China port charges. China is firing back in the U.S. trade war with retaliatory fees on U.S. ships calling its ports. The tonnage fees announced by China’s Ministry of Transportation go into effect Oct. 14 and mirror the levies set by the U.S. Trade Representative and also scheduled to go into effect on that same date. The Trump administration in April announced the fees under #Section301 of the Trade Act of 1974 that grants the USTR the authority to investigate and respond to unfair foreign trade practices that harm U.S. commerce. They follow the results of a USTR probe begun during the Biden administration that found China leveraged subsidies, central controls and other unfair practices to build a dominant position in global shipping and shipbuilding. The ship fees are among several trade measures by Beijing ahead of a meeting between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and President Trump during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in South Korea at the end of October. https://lnkd.in/gJiYdPcp #tradewar #China #portfees

From Visual Capitalist The World's Biggest Exporters China accounted for 14.6% of global exports of goods in 2024, the highest share overall. Vietnam, Hong Kong SAR, and France each saw double-digit export growth, while exports contracted the sharpest in Australia. Outside of America, the world is buying China’s goods more than ever. Despite being a primary target of U.S. tariffs, China has deepened trade ties across Africa, Southeast Asia, and Europe in 2025. Yet as China cements its position as a global trading powerhouse, America is increasingly focusing on becoming more self-sufficient. This graphic shows the top 30 biggest exporters in the world, based on data from the World Trade Organization. https://lnkd.in/g2QqUbpy #exporters #china #USA #Germany

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