Background

Trump says tariffs on trucks will go into effect Nov. 1

“The announcement, which Trump made on Truth Social, both delays and expands a tariff he announced in late September.”

[The Hill]

The global race for free trade agreements since Trump's return

“U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs have unleashed an unprecedented burst of free trade agreements and negotiations towards them by partners seeking to offset potential lost exports to the United States.”

[Reuters]

China could bar U.S.-service ships in new maritime dispute volley

“The regulations provide for ‘necessary countermeasures’ including fees on vessels of that country or region when berthing at Chinese ports; prohibiting or restricting vessels of that country or region from entering or leaving Chinese ports; and prohibiting or restricting organizations and individuals of that country or region from obtaining data, information, and engaging in international maritime transport … involving Chinese ports.”

[FreightWaves]

EU to cut steel import quotas, hike tariffs to 50 percent

“Steel imports into the EU are currently limited by safeguards, but these are set to expire in mid-2026 in accordance with World Trade Organization rules … The [new] rate would put the EU in line with Canada and the United States, though the latter's tariffs apply from the very first ton.”

[Reuters]

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