Global shipping patterns are evolving as carriers adjust capacity and routing across major trade lanes.
Changes in trade between Asia and North America, along with developments in European supply chains, highlight key trends that can directly impact your shipments.
Freight and logistics firms are experiencing ongoing financial pressure, with recent bankruptcy filings highlighting challenges across trucking, logistics, and repair sectors.
These developments reflect broader pressures in the supply chain that could affect capacity, service reliability, and shipment planning, making it important for to stay informed.
While shipment visibility tools are widely used, many companies find it challenging to respond efficiently when delays begin to build across their supply chains.
The report highlights how proactive monitoring and early intervention can help importers reduce disruptions, improve execution, and maintain smoother supply chain operations.
AI‑powered innovations in customs clearance and transport management are becoming mainstream, enabling smarter compliance and more responsive logistics operations.
These advancements signal important shifts in how documentation, cross‑border clearance, and operational decisions are handled.
Imperative Logistics has been named by Global Trade as one of the Top 50 3PLs for 2025 in the Border Breakers category, recognizing our expertise in navigating complex trade compliance and delivering multi-country freight solutions.
This honor highlights our dedication to providing reliable support that helps our customers adapt and stay resilient in a changing trade environment.
- 10% Temporary Tariff Now in Effect Under Section 122: Following the Supreme Court’s decision invalidating the Administration’s use of IEEPA for tariff measures, the President issued an Executive Order implementing a 10% across-the-board tariff under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. This temporary tariff applies to entries from February 24 through July 24, 2026, unless Congress reauthorizes it.
- In-Transit Shipments Excluded: Cargo loaded onto a vessel and already in transit on its final mode of transportation before February 24 and entered before February 28 will not be subject to the new Section 122 tariff.
- Important Product Exclusions: Certain goods are excluded from the 10% tariff, including critical minerals, energy products, specific agricultural items, pharmaceuticals, selected electronics, passenger and medium/heavy trucks, informational materials, goods already subject to Section 232 tariffs, USMCA-eligible products, and qualifying CAFTA-DR textiles.
- IEEPA Tariffs No Longer in Effect: Tariffs previously applied under IEEPA are no longer valid. Importers should note that entries will not automatically adjust; recalculations will be required once U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) releases official guidance through CSMS and updates ACE.
- Unliquidated entries may be corrected at liquidation or through a Post Summary Correction (PSC) once CBP provides instructions.
- Liquidated entries may require a formal protest to preserve refund rights.
- Entries outside the protest window may require litigation at the CIT.
- Entry Review & Recalculation Support: We help you assess which shipments are impacted, identify necessary adjustments, and protect your refund rights.
- Customs Compliance Support: Our team reviews classification, valuation, origin declarations, and supporting documentation to ensure filings meet CBP’s heightened review standards.
- Supply Chain Optimization: We evaluate sourcing strategies, routing alternatives, and duty mitigation opportunities during this temporary tariff window.
- Timely Trade Updates: Receive proactive alerts on tariff changes, trade negotiations, and global policy shifts to stay ahead of regulatory impacts.
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