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.

Geopolitics, Production Shifts, and Tariffs Redefine Global Business in 2026
As 2026 approaches, geopolitical forces are increasingly shaping global business and trade dynamics. The global landscape is becoming more multipolar, with economic influence distributed across

