Scott Frederick, Author at Logistics Plus

President Trump announces 25% tariffs on car imports to U.S.; countries importing Venezuelan Oil

by Scott Frederick | Mar 27, 2025 | Global Logistics Alerts

President Trump announces 25% tariffs on car imports to U.S.

President Donald J. Trump signed a proclamation invoking Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to impose a 25% tariff on imports of automobiles and certain automobile parts, addressing a critical threat to U.S. national security.

The 25% tariff will be applied to imported passenger vehicles (sedans, SUVs, crossovers, minivans, cargo vans) and light trucks, as well as key automobile parts (engines, transmissions, powertrain parts, and electrical components), with processes to expand tariffs on additional parts if necessary.
Importers of automobiles under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will be given the opportunity to certify their U.S. content and systems will be implemented such that the 25% tariff will only apply to the value of their non-U.S. content.
USMCA-compliant automobile parts will remain tariff-free until the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), establishes a process to apply tariffs to their non-U.S. content.

Also, 2 days ago, President Trump imposed tariffs on Countries Importing Venezuelan Oil

President Trump is levying a 25% tariff on all goods from any country that imports Venezuelan oil, whether directly from Venezuela or indirectly through third parties.

Canadian tariffs of 25% on personal goods from the United States

by Scott Frederick | Mar 19, 2025 | Global Logistics Alerts

Canadian tariffs of 25% on personal goods from the United States: How they apply at the border

As of March 4, 2025, the Government of Canada is imposing 25% tariffs on imports of certain goods from the US. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is collecting the tariffs in the form of a surtax.

Read on for answers to common questions you may have about bringing goods into Canada from the US for personal use (by travel, mail or courier).

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-tariffs-25-percent-steel-aluminum-eu-retaliation/

https://www.logisticsmgmt.com/article/canada_implements_25_tariffs_on_20.8_billion_of_u.s_goods_in_response_to_steel_and_aluminum_duties

US CBP Provides Updated Guidance on Canada and Mexico Tariffs

by Scott Frederick | Mar 7, 2025 | Global Logistics Alerts

White House Delays Some Canada and Mexico Tariffs

On March 6, 2025, the White House issued two Executive Orders (EO) delaying the 25 percent tariff on some products of Canada and Mexico effective March 7, 2025, at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time. The EO’s do not specify an ending date to this action. Products of Canada and Mexico that qualify for the United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) including Chapter 98 and 99 will not be subject to the 25 percent additional tariffs as directed in EO 14193 or EO 14194. Lowers the additional tariff for potash from 25 percent to 10 percent for those products that do not qualify for USMCA.

Additionally, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) provided additional guidance in Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) CSMS # 64336037 Imports from Canada and CSMS # 64335789 Imports from Mexico (see links below). The new classifications to be filed at the time of entry include:

Canada
9903.01.14 – Articles of Canada eligible for USMCA
9903.01.15 – Potash, per nine specific HTS outlined in the CSMS message

Mexico
9903.01.04 – Articles of Mexico eligible for USMCA
9903.01.05 – Potash, per the nine specific HTS outlined in the CSMS message
For all other Canadian and Mexican imported products that do not meet the eligibility requirements of USMCA General Note 11 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), the 25 percent additional tariff will apply as of March 4, 2025. The import rates for Canadian energy products will remain at 10 percent.

Logistics Plus Opens New Warehouse in Honolulu, Hawaii

by Scott Frederick | Mar 7, 2025 | News

Logistics Plus Opens New Warehouse in Honolulu, Hawaii

The new warehouse has over 75 thousand square feet of storage in the capacity-tight Pacific market.

ERIE, PA (March 7, 2025) – Logistics Plus, Inc. (LP), a global leader in transportation, logistics, and unique supply chain solutions, is pleased to introduce the opening of its newest warehouse located near Sand Island at 2280 Alahao Place in Honolulu, Hawaii. The 75,000+ square foot facility is managed by Troy Pagaduan, director of operations for the LP Hawaii branch that opened in late 2022.

The LP Hawaii warehouse was established to serve a growing list of clients needing storage and distribution support in the Hawaiian Islands and to serve as a staging and storage facility for several significant upcoming furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) installation projects for the hospitality industry, being led by hospitality logistics industry veteran Ray Orlando.

“Aloha! Our Hawaii warehouse is now up and running,” said Pagaduan. “We’ve enjoyed great growth and recognition on the islands since we opened here a little over two years ago. It is exciting to add warehousing solutions to our expanded offerings here in Hawaii.”

With the opening of the new LP Hawaii warehouse, Logistics Plus now has nearly 10 million square feet of warehousing across North America and additional locations worldwide.

About Logistics Plus, Inc.

Logistics Plus, Inc. (LP) is a 21st Century Logistics Company™ and a leading worldwide provider of transportation, warehousing, fulfillment, global logistics, business intelligence, technology, and unique supply chain solutions. When the world changes, Logistics Plus® delivers. Founded in 1996, today LP has annual global sales of over $600M with more than 1,200 employees located in 50+ countries worldwide. LP is recognized as one of the fastest-growing privately-owned logistics companies, a top 3PL provider, a top 100 logistics company, a top freight brokerage and warehousing provider, and a great place to work. With a Passion For Excellence™, its employees put the PLUS in LOGISTICS by doing the big things properly, plus the countless little things that together ensure complete customer satisfaction and success. Learn more at logisticsplus.com or download our media & press kit.

White House Grants One-Month Tariff Exemption for Automakers

by Scott Frederick | Mar 6, 2025 | Global Logistics Alerts

The reprieve applies to cars from Canada and Mexico that comply with free-trade deal; Trump is open to more exemptions

President Donald Trump is granting a one-month exemption on his stiff new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada for U.S. automakers, as worries persist that the newly launched trade war could crush domestic manufacturing. The pause comes after Trump spoke with leaders of the “big 3” automakers, Ford, General Motors and Stellantis, on Wednesday, according to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. Asked if 30 days was enough for the auto sector to prepare for the new taxes, Leavitt said Trump was blunt with the automakers seeking an exemption: “He told them that they should get on it, start investing, start moving, shift production here to the United States of America where they will pay no tariff.”

Also Trump pauses some Canada and Mexico tariffs until next month

Some of the sweeping tariffs imposed on Mexican and Canadian goods imported to the United States will be suspended until 2 April, President Donald Trump says