Canada Tightens Steel Import Rules

Canada Tightens Steel Import Rules, Expands Lumber Aid

Canada is preparing to introduce tighter controls on imported steel and expand financial assistance for the lumber sector, two major industries currently strained by ongoing U.S. tariffs. According to early details shared by officials familiar with the plan, the federal government will reduce the tariff-rate quota

FMCSA Warned of Driver Coercion Risks in Sleeper Berth Pilot

Driver Coercion Concerns Surface as FMCSA Launches Sleeper Berth Flexibility Pilot

Trucking associations, owner-operators, and safety advocates are urging the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to carefully monitor for any signs of driver coercion as the agency moves forward with testing new sleeper-berth regulations. FMCSA’s recently announced “flexible sleeper berth” pilot program, introduced in September, aims

USPS Faces Backlash After Attempting to Ban Immigrant Truck Drivers

USPS Faces Backlash After Attempting to Ban Immigrant Truck Drivers

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) recently introduced an emergency rule that limits the use of non-domiciled Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDLs), a move that immediately created ripples across the U.S. trucking and logistics industries. Announced by DOT Secretary Sean P. Duffy and issued by the Federal

Port of Los Angeles Sees Import Decline in September

Port of Los Angeles Reports Import Decline in September

Tariffs and trade tensions continue to influence U.S. shipping activity The Port of Los Angeles, the nation’s busiest seaport, recorded its second straight monthly drop in imports this September. Despite the decline, the port achieved record-breaking cargo volume in the third quarter as businesses across the

Trump Delays 25% Tariffs on Heavy Truck Imports Until November 1

Trump Delays 25% Tariffs on Heavy Truck Imports Until November 1

President Donald Trump has postponed the implementation of new tariffs on imported medium- and heavy-duty trucks to November 1, 2025, giving automakers more time to prepare for the policy change. The 25% import duty, initially scheduled to begin on October 1, is part of Trump’s broader

U.S. Expands Export Controls on Chinese Subsidiaries

U.S. Expands Export Controls on Chinese Subsidiaries

On September 29, the Commerce Department unveiled a significant expansion of U.S. export restrictions to include subsidiaries of companies already blacklisted, such as Chinese technology firm Huawei. The new rule targets subsidiaries that are 50% or more owned by entities on the blacklist, imposing the same

Surge of Imports Into Southern California Ends

Surge of Imports Into Southern California Ends

Retailers and manufacturers are reducing orders after tariffs pushed a wave of cargo through the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Cargo Surge Winds Down The tariff-driven rush into America’s busiest port complex has come to an end. In August, the ports of Los Angeles

U.S. Ports Hit Record Cargo Volumes in July 2025

U.S. Ports Log Record July Volumes as Importers Rush to Beat Tariffs

The Port of Los Angeles reported its busiest month on record with container volume increasing 8.5% to 1,019,837 20-foot-equivalent units from 939,600 last year. Year-to-date, the port has handled 5,975,649 containers, a 5% increase compared with the same period in 2024. “Shippers have been frontloading their

Tariff Uncertainty Pushes Port of Los Angeles to Record-Breaking Container Volume

Tariff Uncertainty Pushes Port of Los Angeles to Record-Breaking Container Volume

The Port of Los Angeles, already the busiest port in the United States, announced that it handled over 1 million twenty-foot equivalent units in July—a record-setting milestone in its operations. This marks an 8.5% increase compared to the same month last year, with total volumes climbing

Port of Los Angeles Experiences Busiest June on Record

Port of Los Angeles Sets Record for Busiest June Amid Tariff Uncertainty

The Port of Los Angeles, the busiest trade gateway in the United States, experienced a historic surge in container volume last month, signaling a sharp rebound from a slowdown in May. The port handled approximately 892,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in June 2025—a 32% increase month-over-month