by Ryan Markiewicz | Jul 30, 2025 | Global Logistics Alerts
President Trump Announces 25% Tariff on India Starting August 1st, 2025
On Wednesday, July 30th, President Trump announced that the United States will impose a 25% tariff on goods imported from India starting on August 1st, 2025. Additionally, Trump also said that India will face an additional “penalty” for its ongoing trade with Russia.
U.S. and Indian trade negotiators have held multiple rounds of discussions to resolve contentious issues, particularly over market access for American agricultural and dairy products. Despite progress in some areas, Indian officials resisted opening the domestic market to imports of wheat, corn, rice, and genetically modified soybeans, citing risks to the livelihood of millions of Indian farmers. The new tariffs are expected to impact India’s goods exports to the U.S., estimated at around $87 billion in 2024, including labour-intensive products such as garments, pharmaceuticals, gems and jewelry, and petrochemicals.
Read more:
Reuters: https://www.reuters.com/world/india/trump-says-us-impose-25-tariff-india-august-1-2025-07-30/
CNBC: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/30/trump-india-tariff-trade.html
by Ryan Markiewicz | Jul 25, 2025 | News
Logistics Plus (LP) Indonesia (PT Logisticsplus International) President Director Wahyu Jatmiko appeared on CNBC Indonesia’s ‘Evening Up’ TV program on 7/24/25.
In this segment, Wahyu discusses a new contract secured by LP Indonesia for the construction of a major gas processing facility. Wahyu emphasized the importance of this contract and discussed the company’s growth in the region. Specifically, Wahyu credits the energy and healthcare sectors as the primary contributors to growth.
You can watch and listen to Wahyu’s segment at https://www.cnbcindonesia.com/news/20250724203602-8-652071/video-lopi-dapat-kontrak-baru-laba-diprediksi-naik-2-kali-lipat or by clicking the image below.
Visit the Logistics Plus Indonesia website at https://logisticsplus.co.id/ to learn more.
by Ryan Markiewicz | Jul 24, 2025 | News
Logistics Plus (LP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Natalie Wallace as the new Managing Director for LP Australia, effective immediately.
Natalie brings 40 years of international logistics and supply chain experience, including leadership roles across Australia, the U.S., and Europe. With a proven track record in operations, business development, and global account management, Natalie is well-positioned to lead and grow the company’s presence across the Australian and APAC regions.
“I’m excited to join the Logistics Plus team and help drive continued growth and innovation across Australia,” said Wallace. “The company’s global reputation, entrepreneurial culture, and customer-first mindset are a perfect fit for my approach to leadership and business development.”
Oxana Gilmanova, who has led Logistics Plus Australia since its inception, will continue to play a vital role for LP Australia. She will remain actively involved in overseeing select operations and will work closely with Natalie to support both existing customer relationships and new business development opportunities in the region.
“Natalie’s leadership and global expertise will be a tremendous asset as we continue to expand our footprint in Australia,” said Gilmanova. “I look forward to working together to build on the solid foundation we’ve established and take our capabilities to the next level.”
LP Australia operates from its main office in Sydney, providing a full range of global freight forwarding, warehousing, and supply chain services.
To learn more about LP Australia, visit au.logisticsplus.com or logisticsplus.com/directory/our-locations/australia.
by Ryan Markiewicz | Jul 23, 2025 | News
Logistics Plus Customs Brokerage Manager Gretchen Blough appeared on the July 22, 2025, edition of NPR’s Marketplace. In this episode, Gretchen provides the latest updates on tariff start dates, reducing tariff exposure, the benefits of bonded warehousing, and what she does outside of work to unplug.
You can listen to the episode online at https://www.marketplace.org/episode/2025/07/22/whats-at-stake-if-the-federal-reserve-loses-its-independence#tariff-exposure-for-customs-brokers
If you or your business needs assistance navigating the complex tariff environment, look no further. Logistics Plus offers Customs and Tariffs consultation services to help importers minimize customs duties and comply with the requirements enforced by the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
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by Ryan Markiewicz | Jul 22, 2025 | News
Jim Berlin, Founder and CEO of Logistics Plus (LP), was featured on the 7/21/25 episode of The Briefing with Steve Scully on SiriusXM. In this episode, Jim discusses the ongoing war in Ukraine, his firsthand experiences visiting the country, the company’s work within the country, and more.
You can listen to a replay of Jim’s interview on SiriusXM at https://www.siriusxm.com/player/talent/entity/8b172125-a5bb-4396-91a3-43f67d862472 or by clicking the embedded show below on.
We appreciate the coverage and support from Stevey Scully, a fellow Erie, PA native.
About ‘The Briefing with Steve Scully’
“The Briefing with Steve Scully” airs on POTUS Politics — satellite channel 124 and streaming on the SiriusXM app — weekdays from 12–2 pm ET. On his show, Scully — Senior Vice President at Washington, D.C.’s Bipartisan Policy Center — takes listeners inside the stories and conversations that are shaping the day in the nation’s capital. Visit https://www.siriusxm.com/blog/the-briefing-with-steve-scully to learn more.
