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Global Supply Chains in Flux as U.S. Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China Take Effect

Logistics Viewpoints

Industry Mitigation Strategies To counteract the rising costs and supply chain delays, technology firms are focusing on: Expanding manufacturing capabilities in non-tariffed countries like Vietnam, Thailand, and India. Relying on inventory stockpiling to prevent shortages of high-demand items like smartphones and laptops.

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Maersk Asia Pacific Market Update – July 2025

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Ocean Market Update Reliable Solutions in a Volatile Market The ocean freight market continues to navigate volatility shaped by shifting trade policies, geopolitical uncertainty, and cautious market sentiment. We are also accelerating shipments for solar customers from Vietnam and Thailand to the US, ahead of possible tariff changes.

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Import demand recovers back to even with 2024

Freight Waves

Vietnam has been a distant second post-pandemic, representing roughly 8%. Increased orders from countries like Vietnam and India helped fill the gap, but only offset about 10% of the lost volume. For inland freight demand to surge, inventory levels in interior markets will need to show meaningful reductions. While direct U.S.-bound

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Costs increases and supply chain reconfiguration the widespread consequences of tariffs and trade dislocation

EFT

The research notes that noticeably expanding trading relations are between businesses based in: Malaysia (61%) and Vietnam (52%) with China; India (54%) and the United States (51%) with Europe; and the United Kingdom (46%) and India (62%) with the United States.

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June rebound as West Coast containers best East, Gulf ports

Freight Waves

Vietnam, for example, increased its export volumes to the U.S. With China-origin imports constituting only 28.8% of total U.S. imports — the lowest in four years — importers are pushing toward diversification, favoring Southeast Asian countries. over May, indicating a shift in sourcing strategies. days, respectively.

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Surviving the Tariff Storm of 2025: Why Post Payment Audits are Now Essential

TransAudit

Carrier and Freight Strategy Adjustments Tariff-related rerouting has prompted carriers to rethink their strategies: Ocean carriers are restructuring trans-Pacific lanes to avoid ports with elevated duties or delays. Freight forwarders are increasingly promoting transloading and FTZ usage to defer or avoid tariff payments.

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US container import tariffs averaging 21%, says Maersk

Freight Waves

Washington has come to basic terms on trade deals with China, Vietnam, and Great Britain. That pause ends July 9, and some extend to next month, but it’s unclear how many new trade agreements Washington will complete by then, or whether tariffs will return to previous levels.