International trade news

Tariffs, ocean freight and supply-chain notes for export buyers.

Hot 2026-08-11

US accepts WTO talks as China asks to join Brazil tariff case

Washington agreed on 10 August to consult Brazil at the WTO. China filed the same day, citing a substantial commercial interest in US Section 301 duties.

Hot 2026-08-13

White House says transshipment is used to dodge China export tariffs

A new report estimates $19–26 billion a year in lost tariff revenue when goods are routed through third countries for limited processing.

Hot 2026-08-12

Container rates tick higher as Red Sea and Hormuz risk returns

Drewry's World Container Index rose 1% to $4,297 per FEU in the week of 6 August after three weeks of declines.

Hot 2026-08-13

CMA CGM and MSC add Panama Canal surcharges on Asia–US trades

CMA CGM will charge $500 per TEU from 10 September; MSC will revise 20/40/45-foot rates from 12 September.

2026-08-01

Panama Canal tightens Neopanamax draft again for August

Neopanamax draft fell to 49.0 ft on 24 July, with 48.5 ft planned from 15 August, cutting tons per voyage.

2026-08-11

Red Sea security shock after cargo vessel attack near Bab el-Mandeb

A fatal attack on 11 August and a sharp drop in Hormuz transits are pushing carriers back to Cape routings and higher insurance.