Regulation
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US opens investigation into medical equipment, device imports
As part of the Section 232 probe, the Trump administration will weigh the need for tariffs on goods such as surgical masks, blood glucose monitors and wheelchairs.
By Philip Neuffer • Sept. 25, 2025 -
Supply chains gear up for California emissions disclosures
Manufacturers are digging deep into their data to get ready for greenhouse gas reporting requirements from the Golden State.
By Mary Catherine O’Connor • Sept. 25, 2025 -
US investigates robotics, industrial machinery imports
The Commerce Department is evaluating national security risks of the industrial gear supply chain, potentially clearing the way for new tariffs.
By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 25, 2025 -
White House asks Supreme Court to uphold Trump’s tariff powers
The government submitted a 49-page brief urging the high court to affirm Trump's broad emergency levies.
By Antone Gonsalves • Updated Sept. 22, 2025 -
Trump administration ponders adjusting scope of auto part, steel and China tariffs
Federal agencies are reviewing whether to expand the list of goods covered by levies enacted under Section 232 and 301.
By Philip Neuffer • Sept. 18, 2025 -
US kicks off consultation process for USMCA review
Shippers have 45 days to submit comments evaluating the free trade agreement governing cross-border trade between the U.S., Mexico and Canada.
By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 16, 2025 -
Supreme Court to hear Trump’s tariff legality case in November
The high court granted an expedited review of an appellate court finding that the president's sweeping tariffs were illegal.
By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 9, 2025 -
US enacts Japan tariff deal
President Donald Trump clarified the 15% rate will generally not stack, and that some aircraft, mineral and pharmaceutical products may soon qualify for exclusions.
By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 4, 2025 -
Trump administration calls on SCOTUS to decide tariffs’ legality
The Solicitor General asked the court to decide by Sept. 10 whether to grant a review of an appellate court ruling that found President Donald Trump's global tariffs illegal.
By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 4, 2025 -
US CBP enables Flexport, 9 others to handle postal duties
The providers join Zonos and SafePackage in being able to collect and remit charges for international postal shipments on behalf of carriers.
By Max Garland • Sept. 3, 2025 -
Mexico’s avocado industry pledges deforestation-free exports by 2026
The move comes after investigations found illegal deforestation and water sourcing, along with violent coercion, in the country’s avocado region.
By Lauren Schenkman • Sept. 3, 2025 -
Appellate court rules Trump’s global tariffs illegal, but delays action
The court intends to strike down the tariffs by mid-October, pending a Supreme Court review of the ruling.
By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 1, 2025 -
Trump’s latest tariff threats target China magnets, digital taxes
The president floated 200% duties on imports from China if the country does not ship magnets to the U.S. and vowed levies for nations with digital service taxes.
By Philip Neuffer • Aug. 26, 2025 -
Trump says furniture tariffs coming in next 50 days
The president said his administration is conducting an investigation into the sector just days after applying steel and aluminum levies on various household appliances.
By Philip Neuffer • Aug. 25, 2025 -
Canada to scale back retaliatory tariffs for US imports on Sept. 1
The country will lift levies on goods compliant with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement while maintaining sector-specific duties on steel, aluminum and cars.
By Philip Neuffer • Aug. 22, 2025 -
US, EU agree to terms of framework trade pact
The two trading partners documented provisions of a deal that would set a 15% tariff on many EU imports, including cars, auto parts, pharmaceuticals and semiconductors.
By Philip Neuffer • Aug. 21, 2025 -
US plans overhaul to drone delivery regulations
The proposal offers a clearer pathway to approve operations beyond the visual line of sight, which could strengthen logistics applications, stakeholders said.
By Max Garland • Aug. 20, 2025 -
Tariff strategies, economic clouds: What to know for the rest of 2025
Industry experts discussed commodity markets and logistics changes at Supply Chain Dive’s annual outlook event.
By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 19, 2025 -
US expands scope of Section 232 steel, aluminum tariffs
Truck trailers, certain car parts and numerous household appliances will now face 50% levies, per guidance from Customs and Border Protection.
By Philip Neuffer • Aug. 18, 2025 -
US Postal Service’s HS code requirement to start Sept. 1
The change, which applies to all international commercial shipments, aligns the agency with new Universal Postal Union regulations.
By Max Garland • Aug. 15, 2025 -
US to maintain lower tariff rates on China imports for 90 more days
China also extended its suspension of additional retaliatory duties against U.S. goods, maintaining current rates until November.
By Max Garland • Updated Aug. 12, 2025 -
Maersk opts for cost avoidance to sidestep China-linked vessel fees
The shipping giant also doesn’t plan to charge customers related surcharges as a way to cover the additional costs, said executive Anders Sonesson.
By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 8, 2025 -
Trump tariff court case questions president’s emergency powers
Appellate judges are weighing dueling interpretations of a 1977 emergency powers act to determine the legality of the Trump administration's sweeping duties.
By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 7, 2025 -
Trump tariffs
Trump plans 100% tariffs for semiconductor imports
Chips are one of several product types currently under Section 232 investigation by the White House, a frequent precursor to duties.
By Philip Neuffer • Aug. 6, 2025 -
Trump tariffs
US to levy another 25% tariff on India imports
The additional duty, taking effect in 21 days, will stack on top of a 25% country-specific reciprocal tariff set to arrive Thursday.
By Max Garland • Aug. 6, 2025