US tariffs

INSIGHT & OPINION

INSIGHT & OPINION

The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision limiting presidential tariff powers is expected to support U.S. ports by improving trade conditions, Fitch Ratings reports.

3rd March 2026

Fitch: Tariff ruling supports US ports

3rd March 2026

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

Drewry anticipates the ‘lurch towards protectionism’ will squeeze trade’s contribution to global GDP but it acknowledges the future is difficult to read in the Trump era. Felicity Landon reports

15th September 2025

Difficult To Read

15th September 2025

THE ECONOMIST

THE ECONOMIST

Global trade is faced with the challenges of economic policy, creating uncertainty and volatility. We are facing a policy induced recession, if not altered it will lead to a depression.

23rd June 2025

“Things are falling apart”

23rd June 2025

WORLD

WORLD

The US government’s proposed plan to levy significant port fees on Chinese-owned and Chinese-built vessels marks a major escalation in trade tensions with China, with potential ripple effects throughout the global shipping…

23rd April 2025

US port fees on China could top US$23bn

23rd April 2025

WORLD

WORLD

New US tariffs and potential counter-tariffs from trading partners are set to dramatically alter international trade dynamics and freight markets, according to market analyst Drewry.

7th April 2025

US tariffs to disrupt global trade

7th April 2025

WORLD

WORLD

Rising tariff threats are putting pressure on UK ports as they deal with both supply chain disruption and a potential fall in exports, say industry analysts.

2nd April 2025

US tariffs may threaten UK ports

2nd April 2025