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Government, Business, Logistics, Global Freight

Dole Says Port Fees on Chinese Ships Would Hike Banana Prices

Dole says a proposal to curb China鈥檚 dominance of the maritime industry would have a big impact on bananas 鈥 and aggravate consumers already sensitive to higher prices at the grocery store.

March 26, 2025
Government, Business

Ambassador Warns Canada About Using China as 鈥楤argaining Chip鈥

China鈥檚 ambassador warned the Canadian government against using it as a 鈥渂argaining chip鈥 in trade negotiations with the U.S.

March 25, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

China Cuts Back on Small Packages Shipped to US

Chinese companies cut back on the small packages they shipped to the U.S. last month, as President Donald Trump looks to close off the trade and impose tariffs on all imports from China.

March 21, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Shipping Group Says Trump Port Fee Plan Will Hurt Economy

Bimco says a plan by the Trump administration to introduce fees on the use of Chinese commercial ships is likely to damage the U.S. economy.聽

March 19, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

How BYD鈥檚 Five-Minute EV Charging Stacks Up Against Rivals

BYD can now add "charging as fast as refueling" to its marketing slogans, potentially helping it capture more market share from legacy automakers and direct rivals like Tesla.

March 18, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

China Partially Renews US Meat Export Permits

China鈥檚 government has renewed export registrations for some U.S. meat plants whose eligibility was set to lapse, raising hopes that shipments won鈥檛 be disrupted.

March 17, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Trump鈥檚 Trade Team Debates Strategy for New Tariff Rollout

President Donald Trump鈥檚 top trade negotiator is attempting to inject order into new tariffs expected next month, after previous announcements roiled markets and fueled uncertainty.

March 17, 2025
Government, Business

China鈥檚 Commerce Head: 鈥楾here Are No Winners in a Trade War鈥

China's economy can weather higher tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, the Chinese commerce minister said March 6, though he added that there are 鈥渘o winners in a trade war.鈥

March 6, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Trade Tensions Put American Crop Exports in Jeopardy

鈥淢exico could put their own import tariffs on 鈥 that could reduce the U.S. freight advantage. It鈥檚 a matter of how fierce the trade war gets,鈥 said Pat Boova.

March 5, 2025
Government, Business

China Slaps Extra Tariffs on Major US Farm Imports

China responded to new U.S. tariffs by announcing March 4 it will impose additional tariffs of up to 15% on imports of key U.S. farm products, including chicken, pork, soy and beef.

March 4, 2025