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Jun 4, 2025
Section 232 Duties on Steel and Aluminum Increased to 50%

Boston, MA – June 4, 2025 – CH Powell Company is issuing an urgent trade alert to all importers regarding…

May 7, 2025
U.S. to Impose AD/CVD on Chinese Aluminum Containers

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has determined that U.S. producers of disposable aluminum containers, pans, trays, and lids have…

May 5, 2025
CBP Issues Notice on China De Minimis

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a notice outlining upcoming changes to de minimis eligibility for goods from…

May 2, 2025
Tariff Relief Announced for U.S. Automakers

On April 29, President Trump issued an Executive Order offering important relief to automakers assembling vehicles in the United States.…

Apr 28, 2025
LA Port Sees Strong Q1 Growth

The Port of Los Angeles saw a 4.7% increase in container traffic in March 2025 compared to March 2024. For…

Apr 28, 2025
Carriers Most Affected by US-China Tariffs

The trade conflict has led to a notable decline in cargo bookings, with reductions of 30-60% in China and 10-20%…

Apr 25, 2025
EU Pauses Countermeasures Against US Tariffs

The European Union has temporarily suspended its planned countermeasures against US tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, granting a 90-day…

Apr 25, 2025
Shippers Rush Ahead of New Tariffs

President Trump’s latest tariff actions are expected to spark an early peak season in transpacific trade, as shippers accelerate shipments…

Apr 23, 2025
Asia-to-U.S. Shipments Face New Fees

FedEx will reintroduce a $0.45 per pound surcharge on parcel shipments from China, Hong Kong, and the Philippines to the…

Apr 22, 2025
FDA Reminds Importers of FSVP Requirements

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is intensifying its review of food import entries amid growing concerns over the inaccurate…

Apr 21, 2025
Section 232 Investigations for Semiconductors and Pharmaceuticals

President Trump highlighted that, while electronic products were excluded from recent tariff actions, tariffs on semiconductors and pharmaceuticals are expected…