Scott Frederick, Author at Logistics Plus

Steel and Aluminum Import Tariffs of 25% to Take Effect March 12; Reciprocal Tariffs Announced

by Scott Frederick | Mar 1, 2025 | Global Logistics Alerts

Steel and Aluminum Import Tariffs of 25% to Take Effect March 12

President Donald Trump has reinstated 25% tariffs on global steel imports and increased tariffs on global aluminum imports to 25%, effective March 12, 2025, impacting multiple sectors.
The proclamations terminate previous arrangements with several countries, ending exemptions and agreements related to section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum.
The product exclusion process for steel and aluminum imports is terminated, with previously granted exemptions valid until expiration or upon reaching import volume limits.
The tariffs extend to derivative products like steel nails, aluminum cables, and specific household articles, with exemptions for items processed from U.S.-origin steel or aluminum.
A memorandum on reciprocal trade and tariffs may lead to additional tariffs, adjusting for non-reciprocal trade practices by U.S. trading partners.
Lists of HTS codes subject to Steel and Aluminum Tariffs are included in the second two links below.

President Trump Plans Another 10% Tariff on Products From China

by Scott Frederick | Feb 27, 2025 | Global Logistics Alerts

Trump plans tariffs on Mexico and Canada for Tuesday, while doubling existing 10% tariffs on China

The U.S. next week will impose an additional 10% tariff on imports from China over its role in the fentanyl trade, President Trump said. The move, slated to take effect Tuesday, doubles up on the previous 10% of additional tariffs the president placed on Chinese products earlier this month. President Trump also intends to put 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, with a lower 10% tax on Canadian energy products such as oil and electricity.

Ukrainians are Defending Freedom, Fighting Oppression – Just as America Once Did | by Derek Berlin

by Scott Frederick | Feb 27, 2025 | News

The following op-ed from Derek Berlin, Logistics Plus Senior Vice President of Global Government Solutions, was published on GoErie.com and in the Erie-Times News on February 27, 2025.

Read the full piece below or online at https://www.goerie.com/story/opinion/columns/2025/02/27/erie-logistics-plus-derek-berlin-ukrainians-defending-freedom-after-russian-invasion/79181589007/

U.S. Targets China Ships, Operators with Millions of Dollars in New Port Charges

by Scott Frederick | Feb 25, 2025 | Global Logistics Alerts

Fees as high as $1.5 million per call proposed by United States Trade Representative

In a major retaliatory move against China, the United States is proposing expensive charges that could add millions of dollars in costs for ocean container lines and other carriers calling U.S. ports. The proposal by the office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), published Friday in the Federal Register, sets fees as high as $1.5 million per U.S. port call for ships built in China and $500,000 for a vessel operator with even a single Chinese-built ship in its fleet, or on order with a China shipyard. About 17% of the container vessels calling U.S. ports are Chinese-made, according to analysts Linerlytica. That comes to 1.29 million of the total 28.2 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) imported by the U.S. in 2024.

Trump Says U.S. Will Move Forward with Canada, Mexico Tariffs

by Scott Frederick | Feb 25, 2025 | Global Logistics Alerts

Trump says Canada, Mexico tariffs on schedule despite border, fentanyl efforts

President Donald Trump said on Monday that tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports are “on time and on schedule” despite efforts by the countries to beef up border security and halt the flow of fentanyl into the U.S. ahead of a March 4 deadline.

Trump says Canada, Mexico tariffs moving ‘very rapidly’
Canada, Mexico face 25% US tariffs as soon on March 4
Canada will also see a 10% duty on energy products
Mexican minister cites constructive dialogue with US on border, fentanyl
Tariffs may be delayed but still threatened to ensure border measures working, legal expert say