The move by Switzerland鈥檚 national postal service follows President Donald Trump鈥檚 elimination of a tariff loophole for so-called 鈥渄e minimis鈥 merchandise.
August 25, 2025Tariffs News Updates
Keep up with the latest insights into tariffs news with Transport Topics coverage. Our reporters are digging deep to find the most timely, relevant, and actionable information for everyone in logistics. Stay informed on US industry trends, canada tariff market shifts, and key developments that impact trucking and logistics professionals.
Private Fleets Adapt to Tariff-Driven Volatility
Private trucking fleets serving many economic sectors have been operating in a highly uncertain business environment this year as trade negotiations and tariffs roil supply chains.
August 25, 2025Powell Opens Door to September Rate Cut at Jackson Hole
Following Powell鈥檚 remarks investors boosted bets that the Federal Open Market Committee would cut rates at their Sept. 16-17 meeting.
August 22, 2025Canada to Drop Many Retaliatory Tariffs to Appease Trump
But the government is likely to keep 25% import taxes on U.S. steel and aluminum products, as well as its tariffs on U.S. automobiles.
August 22, 2025Mail Services Globally Pause US Deliveries Over Tariffs
As of Aug. 29, President Donald Trump is ending the de minimis exemption that has applied to more than 4 million parcels flowing through the U.S. each day, driven largely by e-commerce.
August 22, 2025Trump, Carney Hold First Call Since Tariff Escalation
The two leaders talked about 鈥渢rade challenges, opportunities, and shared priorities in a new economic and security relationship between Canada and the U.S.,鈥 according to a statement.
August 21, 2025EU, US Lay Out Next Tariff Steps With Focus on Cars, Steel
The joint statement advances the preliminary deal announced a month ago, by including specific benchmarks for the EU to secure tariff discounts on cars, pharmaceuticals and semiconductors.
August 21, 2025US Crude Oil Exports Surge After Summer Lull
Shipments are expected to surpass 4 million barrels a day in August and September, reaching levels not seen since the start of the year, according to some market participants.
August 20, 2025Trump Tariffs Spur Manufacturing Boom in Puerto Rico
President Donald Trump鈥檚 鈥淎merica First鈥 tariff policies are boosting manufacturing in Puerto Rico, an island he has both attacked and claimed to help more than any other U.S. leader.
August 20, 2025US Copper Firms Hike Prices Even After Trump Tariff Reprieve
Southwire and Cerro Wire announced price increases of 5% across a range of copper wire products.
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