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, 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.
Trump Tariffs Spur Manufacturing Boom in Puerto Rico
President Donald Trump’s “America First” 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.
August 19, 2025Trump Stuns Logistics Industry With Wider Tariffs on Metal
Steel and aluminum tariffs were widened effective Aug. 18 to include more than 400 consumer items. Customs brokers and importers in the U.S. were given little notice.
August 19, 2025Canada Deepens European Ties as US Trade Rift Grows
Industry Minister Melanie Joly's Sweden visit is part of a push by the Carney government to strengthen ties with European partners and reduce its reliance on the U.S. for trade and security.
August 18, 2025China and India Look Past Tensions as US Tariffs Bite
Ties between the Asian neighbors deteriorated after a bloody border skirmish five years ago, but relations have recently been on the mend.
August 18, 2025Nations Grow Restless Waiting for Trump’s Tariff Rollbacks
Frustration and economic losses like those in the U.K. are growing in Japan, the European Union and South Korea.
August 18, 2025Leaders of Canada, Mexico to Meet Amid Strained US Ties
Canadian PM Mark Carney is expected to meet with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum to discuss reinforcing supply chains and key infrastructure to grow bilateral trade.
August 15, 202560 Seconds: How Shippers and Warehouse Operators Manage Turbulence
In a time of unpredictable tariffs and changing international trade policies, shippers and warehouse operators have been dealing with an uncertain business environment, supply chain upheaval, and shifting inventory levels and purchasing practices.
August 15, 2025