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DHL Express Canada Reaches Tentative Agreement With Workers Union
DHL Express Canada Reaches Tentative Agreement With Workers Union
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Operations won’t resume until the new contract is finalized. Meanwhile, promo companies...

S&S Activewear Deepens Inventory Across Canadian Distribution Centers
S&S Activewear Deepens Inventory Across Canadian Distribution Centers
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The Counselor Top 40 supplier aims to enhance service to clients across Canada.

Will Inventory Shortages Hit the Merch Market in 2025?
Will Inventory Shortages Hit the Merch Market in 2025?

In April, the White House increased the additional tariff rate it had placed on...

Price Hikes Loom for Promo Drinkware & Other Categories as Trump Raises Steel & Aluminum Tariffs
Price Hikes Loom for Promo Drinkware & Other Categories as Trump Raises Steel & Aluminum Tariffs
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On June 4, the president increased the levy rate on imported steel and aluminum article...

President Trump To Double Steel & Aluminum Tariffs, Prompting Cost Concerns for Promo
President Trump To Double Steel & Aluminum Tariffs, Prompting Cost Concerns for Promo
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The president indicated he would increase the levy rate on those imported metals from 2...

Trump Tariffs Back On As Court Ruling Temporarily Halted
Trump Tariffs Back On As Court Ruling Temporarily Halted
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An appeals court on Thursday paused an order from a lower court the day before that had...

Tariff Rates on Lower-Value Imports From China Reduced Temporarily but Challenges Persist

Some promo pros say the move will help but...


Postal Service Aims To Increase Prices in July

The planned hikes are intended to strength...


US & China Agree To Substantially Lower Tariffs For 90 Days

Starting May 14, the U.S. will drop the ta...

Gemline & XD Connects Launch New Cross-Continental Merch Fulfillment Program
Gemline & XD Connects Launch New Cross-Continental Merch Fulfillment Program
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TransAtlantic Advantage aims to allow distributors to provide eco-friendly identical pr...

U.S. Ends De Minimis Exemption for Imports From China & Hong Kong
U.S. Ends De Minimis Exemption for Imports From China & Hong Kong
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Some larger bulk importers like the move, but others say it will significantly inflate ...

DHL Resumes B2C Shipments of More Than $800 to U.S.
DHL Resumes B2C Shipments of More Than $800 to U.S.
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The German logistics firm reversed its decision after having “constructive dialogue” wi...

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...