China has once again reshaped the global trade landscape. On Thursday, the Ministry of Commerce announced a major tightening of export controls on rare earth materials and related processing technologies, extending restrictions to a wider range of magnet manufacturing methods and foreign collaborations. Under the new regulation, Chinese companies are
On September 15, former U.S. President Donald Trump announced a new round of tariffs that will take effect on October 1. The measures include: 100% tariffs on pharmaceutical products from companies that have not built manufacturing plants in the U.S. 25% tariffs on all imported heavy-duty trucks. 50% tariffs on
The China–Europe Railway (中欧班列) has once again entered the spotlight as recent events disrupted one of its key corridors. On September 11, 2025, Poland announced the closure of all rail and road border crossings with Belarus, citing national security concerns. This decision immediately impacted the Małaszewicze hub, a critical interchange
President Donald Trump has announced a bold move in U.S. trade policy: a proposed 100% tariff on all chips and semiconductors, unless the manufacturing happens on U.S. soil—or at least there’s a clear commitment to build facilities in the United States. “We will be imposing very high tariffs on chips
On the heels of China’s announcement of a 90-day tariff pause, U.S. official Bensent called it “a bit too early” — stating the President is still reviewing whether to raise tariffs on August 12. For freight forwarders and importers, this signals one thing: the U.S.-China trade truce might not last.
In a significant development for international trade, the United States and China have agreed to extend their tariff suspension agreement for another 90 days, postponing a potentially sharp escalation in bilateral tariffs. What Was at Stake? The previous suspension deal — which kept tariffs capped at 30% — was due
According to the latest figures released by Armstrong & Associates, the world’s top 25 air freight forwarders handled a combined 16.74 million metric tons of cargo in 2024. This marks a 9.4% year-on-year increase, highlighting a solid recovery and growth in the global air cargo market. Who Leads the Market?
In the first half of 2025, China’s once-booming shipbuilding industry has seen a marked slowdown in new orders. Despite remaining the world’s largest shipbuilding nation, the latest figures reveal a sharp drop that’s drawing industry-wide attention. Let’s break down what’s happening, why it matters, and what might come next. The
