Wakool Weekly News

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Revenue Windfall or Economic Armageddon? Unpacking the $100 Billion Tariff Surge

On 12 July 2025 President Trump detonated the next stage of the trade war, slapping 30 percent tariffs on every good entering the United States from the European Union and Mexico and confirming a 50 percent duty on all copper imports, effective 1 August. The surprise move—announced just as annual customs revenues topped an unprecedented $100 billion—threatens to up-end the USMCA, fracture trans-Atlantic supply chains, and super-charge inflation at home.

Jul 14

[Logistics News] 2025 March U.S. Tariff Shock! 20% on China, 25% on Canada & Mexico

Discover the impact of Trump tariffs on logistics: 20% on China, 25% on Canada & Mexico. Stay informed on Trump tariffs and global trade shi

Feb 5

[Logistics Update] Major Carriers Impose Surcharges Up to $4,000 Due to East Coast Strike; Why 2024 Is a Tough Year for U.S. Sellers

Struggling with the shipping surcharge increase and the impact of the East Coast port strikes in 2024? Discover how to navigate the challeng

Oct 6, 2024

[Logistics Update] Non-Alliance Carriers Compete for West Coast Routes as Rates Continue to Drop; UPS to Raise Surcharges in September and November; What Opportunities Lie Ahead for Logistics Provider

Discover the impact of the Amazon-JD partnership on logistics providers and explore the opportunities it presents in this insightful blog po

Aug 11, 2024