While the incoming administration has vowed to review, and possibly significantly increase tariffs on China, a Trump presidency is also slated to impact ocean container shipping costs as well. In the first round of Trump-enacted tariffs, ocean freight rates rose in tandem due to increased demand and urgency in clearing material into the US. A similar spike is being anticipated to those closely watching ocean shipping markets.
As the administration and Fed Chairman Powell continue their public disputes, many continue to monitor what the Fed has in store for interest rate decisions
July 9th is the “self imposed” deadline for President Trump to make final decisions surrounding the IEEPA baseline and reciprocal tariff levels. In addition, the
Crude Oil prices fluctuated as much as $15/bbl throughout the month of June, highlighted by the conflict in Iran, headlines surrounding OPEC and the US’
TheChemCo · Episode 126: Tariff Impacts on Demand, Shipping & Optimism – June 2025 “The View from Jamestown” Chemical Podcast Hosted by The Chemical Company
Now overshadowed by questions of the legality of Trum’s sweeping tariffs, early trade deals have begun flowing out of the White House in recent weeks,
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