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Postal Service Aims To Increase Prices in July
Postal Service Aims To Increase Prices in July
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The planned hikes are intended to strengthen the agency financially and help it improve...

US & China Agree To Substantially Lower Tariffs For 90 Days
US & China Agree To Substantially Lower Tariffs For 90 Days
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Starting May 14, the U.S. will drop the tariff rate it has imposed on China-made import...

Gemline & XD Connects Launch New Cross-Continental Merch Fulfillment Program

TransAtlantic Advantage aims to allow dist...


U.S. Ends De Minimis Exemption for Imports From China & Hong Kong

Some larger bulk importers like the move, ...


DHL Resumes B2C Shipments of More Than $800 to U.S.

The German logistics firm reversed its dec...

Q&A: The Basic Mechanics of Import Tariffs & Customs Clearance
Q&A: The Basic Mechanics of Import Tariffs & Customs Clearance
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A logistics broker offers direction on how to properly bring foreign-made products thro...

Trump & Bessent Signal Potential Reduction in China Tariffs
Trump & Bessent Signal Potential Reduction in China Tariffs
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The White House is reportedly considering reducing the 145% rate in additional tariffs ...

DHL Suspends Shipping of $800+ Packages to U.S. Consumers
DHL Suspends Shipping of $800+ Packages to U.S. Consumers
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The logistics firm said the temporary move is a result of new customs rules. It’s conti...

U.S. Will Charge Chinese Shipping Companies & China-Made Ships Fees for Port Calls
U.S. Will Charge Chinese Shipping Companies & China-Made Ships Fees for Port Calls
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Federal trade authorities say the fees are necessary to address supply chain threats an...

Counselor Top 40 Supplier Gemline Hosts Tariffs Webinar With Supply Chain Expert

Executive Chairman Jonathan Isaacson spoke...


Trump Administration Considering Scaling Down Proposed Port Call Fees

The potential multimillion-dollar charges ...


Tariff Turmoil Ignites Red-Hot Demand for American-Made Merch

Distributors are flocking to suppliers tha...

The Fallout From Trump’s ‘Worse Than Expected’ Tariffs
The Fallout From Trump’s ‘Worse Than Expected’ Tariffs
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Promo leaders expect the sweeping new levies, announced by the president on April 2, to...

President Trump Announces Sweeping New Baseline & 'Reciprocal' Import Tariffs
President Trump Announces Sweeping New Baseline & 'Reciprocal' Import Tariffs
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The president revealed new levies on April 2 that stand to affect promo product pricing...

Canadian Promo Pros React to Weakened Ties With the U.S., Uncertain Economic & Political Climate
Canadian Promo Pros React to Weakened Ties With the U.S., Uncertain Economic & Political Climate
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Consumers are eschewing American goods and tightening purse strings in the midst of con...

Reports: Trump Could Narrow Reciprocal Tariff Focus; Public Hearings On $1M+ Port Fees Begin
Reports: Trump Could Narrow Reciprocal Tariff Focus; Public Hearings On $1M+ Port Fees Begin
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Both the new tariffs that could be announced as early as April 2, as well as fees propo...

Canadian Solutions for Business Hosts Panel at ASB’s National Sales Conference
Canadian Solutions for Business Hosts Panel at ASB’s National Sales Conference
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The session, moderated by CSB’s Maxx Rochette, gave an overview of industry sales oppor...

New Steel & Aluminum Tariffs To Spike Product Prices
New Steel & Aluminum Tariffs To Spike Product Prices
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The tariffs on the metals, which went into effect March 12, stand to drive up prices on...