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The letter added that USMCA ensures U.S. manufacturers, farmers, and service providers can continue to access the Canadian and Mexican markets, while also noting that it guarantees that virtually all U.S. exports enter these markets tariff-free, while also helping American companies and their employees compete in the country’s top two export markets.

Following a social media message issued by President Trump late last week, which said that the United States would halt trade talks with its second-largest trading partner, Canada, another social media post by Trump indicated that the U.S. plans to raise tariffs on Canada by 10%.

This marks a shift in policy compared to the high tensions between the nations going back to when President Trump re-entered the White House in January.

North American trade tensions between the United States and Canada remain high with President Donald Trump stating on a social media post this week that he sent Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney a letter stating that effective August 1, the U.S. will charge Canada a 35% tariff on products imported into the U.S. from Canada, separate from tariffs on specific sectors.

In the latest move of the ongoing back-and-forth tussle between the United States and various trading partners, the Canadian government said earlier today it is formally implementing 25% tariffs on roughly $20.8 billion worth of products made in the U.S.

As was expected, the United States this week placed matching 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada (with energy resources from Canada receiving a 10% tariff), as well as an additional 10% tariff on goods imported to the U.S. from China, are now in effect.

While new tariffs are not yet in effect, Trump said that will be changing, as soon as by February 1, with various reports indicating that Trump will place 25% tariffs on U.S.-bound imports from Canada and Mexico, effective February 1.

The resumption marks a return to normal for cross-border deliveries.

With President-elect Donald Trump set to return to the White House later this month, there has been a fair amount of attention focused on his plans regarding tariffs, a key cornerstone of his economic agenda.

This white paper explores nearshoring and reshoring strategies to optimize North American supply chains by enhancing resilience, reducing costs, and improving responsiveness.

This disruption impacts an estimated $575 million in daily trade, prompting calls for federal intervention.

Chicago-based Roadrunner, a national less-than-truckload (LTL) services provider, with a focus on long-haul metro-to-metro shipping, said this week it is making Western Canadian inroads, with expansion into Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, and also surrounding areas.

Cross-border movements are surging as U.S.-based companies seek to shorten supply chains exposed for over-reliance on Far East manufacturing during and after the pandemic. Shippers are advised to plan early to avoid congestion and keep up with every shifting Customs procedure. Amid all the complexity, here’s how to win at cross-border moves.

Set to go into effect on Jan. 1, legislation is designed to ensure products are sourced ethically.

The rapid development of electric and autonomous vehicles will arm trucking with competitive tools and advantages that they’ve not seen in quite some time.