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Supply Chain and Logistics News July 7th- 10th 2025

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This week in supply chain and logistics news began with the Trump administration imposing a 50% tariff on all U.S. Additionally, Trump threatened a 10% tariff on countries aligned with BRICS. Song of the week: The post Supply Chain and Logistics News July 7th- 10th 2025 appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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seaport operators are asking for extra time to implement pending tariffs on towering ship-to-shore cranes as they expect President Donald Trump's administration to follow through on a promise to essentially ban that vital cargo-handling equipment. US port operators seek to mitigate hefty expected tariffs on China-built port cranes U.S.

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Trump says alignment with BRICS' 'anti-American policies' to invite additional 10% tariffs U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday said that countries aligning themselves with the "Anti-American policies" of BRICS, will be charged an additional 10% tariff. But a new front may be emerging: talent.

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Trump Unveils New Tariff Rates, Including 50% Levy on Brazil

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And the letter to Brazil also presents a warning shot to the BRICS group of developing nations, which Trump has cast as a threat to the U.S. Featured Product Popular Stories End to De Minimis Slows Flow of Air Cargo from China to U.S. dollar’s status as the world’s key currency. while almost all the others post large surpluses.

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How to Plan for Common Disruptors in Ocean Freight

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BRICS summit. The 9 th annual BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) summit is being held in Xiamen September 3-5, 2017 (the summit location rotates between its member countries). This enables them to mitigate the risks they face in making sure product is available on the shelf when consumers are ready to buy.

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Hanjin Bankruptcy Demonstrates Fragility of Ocean Freight Market Prior to “Black November”

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The recent bankruptcy announcement of Hanjin, a major shipping line, on the Friday before the last Labor Day long weekend, was a shock to everyone working in the global logistics shipping industry. once they’ve been allowed to discharge cargo to protect the interests of maritime lien holders. bankruptcy code. Judge John K.