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Trump Signals Possible Cuts to Some US Tariffs

Asked in an interview with Politico whether he’d rule out cutting tariffs on more goods than coffee, beef and bananas, Trump said he would “on some, and on some I’ll increase tariffs.â€

December 9, 2025
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Global Goods Trade Slows as Tariff Front-Loading Ends

The data for airfreight and container shipping “continue to signal expansion,†even as they weakened from June, “indicating a cooling-off in the transportation of goods worldwide,†WTO said.

December 1, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

WTO: Full Drag of Trump Tariffs to Hit Trade Growth in 2026

Merchandise trade volumes are forecast to rise 2.4% this year, the Geneva-based forum said in a report Oct. 7 — much faster than the 0.9% growth it predicted in August.

October 7, 2025
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Flexport, BlackRock Team Up on $250M in Logistics Financing

The $250 million from BlackRock-managed funds and accounts will double Flexport’s lending capacity.

August 27, 2025
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WTO Predicts 0.9% Increase in Global Goods Trade

After a 2.9% gain in 2024, global goods trade will increase by 0.9% this year, the Geneva-based trade body said in a report Aug. 8.

August 8, 2025
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US Container Volumes Set for Sharp Reversal Over Tariffs

The number of shipping containers carrying U.S. imports fell for a second straight month, putting the economic indicator on course for one of the sharpest year-on-year reversals on record.

July 21, 2025
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Trump Shifts Tariff Start to Aug. 1 as Deal Deadline Looms

U.S. officials signaled that trading partners will have until Aug. 1 before the tariffs kick in. Trading partners face a July 9 deadline to reach a deal.

July 7, 2025
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Global Goods Trade Accelerates as Tariff Fears Speed Imports

Global merchandise trade accelerated in the World Trade Organization’s latest assessment, with a surge in imports tied to tariff stockpiling outweighing a slowdown in export orders.

June 26, 2025
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Hapag-Lloyd CEO Sees ‘Huge Surge’ in Volume in Last Few Days

Hapag-Lloyd is seeing a jump in business after the U.S. and China lowered tariffs, the company’s CEO said, as the trade war ceasefire unleashes a wave of pent-up demand for shipping.

May 14, 2025
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Ocean Shipping Rates Start 2025 With a Spike

Spot container rates for shipping goods to the U.S. from Asia have spiked over the past month as companies look to avoid higher tariffs and pad their inventories ahead of a threatened port strike.

January 7, 2025