October 2025 State of Freight

October 2025 State of Freight

Golden week, tariff Deadlines, and an important Supreme Court date. Let’s jump right into it in this month’s State of Freight, October 2025! Newly Announced Tariffs New tariffs are set to take effect on October 14. Although they do not directly affect the toy and game...
October 2025 State of Freight

September 2025 State of Freight

De Minimis shipping ends, the federal appeals court rules some of the Trump tariffs illegal, and deadlines for shippers loom. There is a lot to unpack this month, so let’s get to it in this month’s State of Freight!   Are The Trump Tariffs Illegal? On August 29,...
October 2025 State of Freight

August 2025 State of Freight

Ship, ship, ship!!!! That’s the message this month.  This week, President Trump announced an extended 90-day delay on the tariffs imposed on China.  This means that until November 9th, products imported to the US from China will continue to have a 30% tariff.  In...
October 2025 State of Freight

July 2025 State of Freight

Uncertain. Chaotic. Fluid. Confusing. Expensive.     All words to describe the supply chain and shipping this year. Tariffs are the number one unknown and the one thing that can make or break your profit margin. With constant changes to the tariff pricing and...