imports News Updates

Government, Business, Technology, Logistics

Port of Los Angeles Imports Sink 19% Amid Trump Tariffs

The drop in port activity came as importers and retailers — especially those with business in China — grappled with the uncertainty of Trump’s trade war.

June 13, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

ATA Opposes Federal Probe That Could Increase Truck Tariffs

ATA and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce are opposing a proposed federal investigation into whether the importation of medium- and heavy-duty trucks and parts poses a threat to national security.

May 21, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

US Imports Slow as Trump Tariffs Ripple Through Supply Chain

The slowdown of U.S. imports due to tariffs is expected to have downstream effects on the rest of the supply chain, including trucking, according to experts.

May 8, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics, Global Freight

Ports Post Cargo Growth in March, but Possible Slowdown Looms

Container volume grew at U.S. ports in March despite uncertainty around tariffs.

May 1, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel, Logistics

Mexico Halts Fuel Imports at Texas Border as Inspections Rise

Fuel shipments from Texas headed to Mexico have ground to a halt as the Mexican government cracks down on imports over tax payments.

April 15, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

Canada’s CBSA: Vietnamese Chassis Imports Adhere to Rules

An investigation into container chassis imports from Vietnam found they did not circumvent a 2022 Canadian International Trade Tribunal finding, according to a preliminary assessment.

April 11, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Trump’s Trade Team Debates Strategy for New Tariff Rollout

President Donald Trump’s top trade negotiator is attempting to inject order into new tariffs expected next month, after previous announcements roiled markets and fueled uncertainty.

March 17, 2025
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Lumber Futures Surge on US Probe Into Import Dumping

Lumber futures rose to the highest in more than two and a half years after President Donald Trump ordered an investigation into shipments of the commodity into the U.S.

March 3, 2025
Government, Business

As Tariffs Loom, US Imports More Food Than Ever

The United States, known for being a global agriculture powerhouse, has never imported more food than it is right now. And its agricultural exports are falling.

February 28, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Trump Rejects Claims of Scaling Back Tariff Policy

What now seems certain is that Trump — who sees tariffs as a way to rebuild American manufacturing and make other countries hew to his policy priorities — is preparing a major package.

January 6, 2025