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4 weeks ago | 
insidelogistics.ca | Derek Clouthier |Peter Bulmer
The United States is moving forward with imposing a 25 per cent tariff on vehicles imported into the country, set to take effect April 2, and will eventually look to do the same for some automotive parts. David Adams, president and CEO of the Global Automakers of Canada, said the tariffs are taxes that will hurt consumers by increasing costs, driving up inflation and impacting workers on both sides of the border.
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1 month ago | 
insidelogistics.ca | Derek Clouthier |Peter Bulmer |Emily Atkins
The European Commission is imposing countermeasures on United States’ imports in response to new tariffs on European steel and aluminum, calling the U.S.’s actions unjustified and disruptive to transatlantic trade. Starting April 1, the EU will let previous countermeasures from 2018 and 2020 resume, affecting U.S. goods equal to the economic impact of €8 billion (CAD$12.5 billion) in lost European exports.
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1 month ago | 
insidelogistics.ca | Derek Clouthier |Peter Bulmer |Emily Atkins
In a response to Ontario implementing a 25 per cent tariff on electricity crossing the southern border, the United States has doubled its tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum to 50 per cent. “Based on Ontario, Canada, placing a 25% Tariff on “Electricity” coming into the United States, I have instructed my Secretary of Commerce to add an ADDITIONAL 25% Tariff, to 50%, on all STEEL and ALUMINUM COMING INTO THE UNITED STATES FROM CANADA, ONE OF THE HIGHEST TARIFFING NATIONS ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD.
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1 month ago | 
insidelogistics.ca | Peter Bulmer |Maan Alhmidi |Yuri Kageyama |Derek Clouthier
The White House announced today that there will be a one-month exemption for the big three auto manufacturers in North America on auto tariffs when entering the U.S. from Canada under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. The big three automakers in North America are General Motors, Ford and Stallantis.
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1 month ago | 
insidelogistics.ca | Peter Bulmer |Emily Atkins |Derek Clouthier
The trade war between Canada and the U.S. continues to boil over as the Trump Administration launched 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods March 4, which was swiftly followed by counter measures from Canada.
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1 month ago | 
insidelogistics.ca | Peter Bulmer |Emily Atkins |Derek Clouthier
The United States’ 25 per cent tariffs on Canada have officially taken effect, with the added fees now being imposed on Canadian imports. Despite delaying the tariffs for 30 days from their original implementation date of Feb. 4, the Trump administration is now moving forward with the levies on Canada and Mexico.
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1 month ago | 
insidelogistics.ca | Derek Clouthier |Peter Bulmer
The federal government has launched a Supply Chain Advisory Council to provide strategic advice on improving Canada’s supply chain efficiency, competitiveness and trade diversification. Transport Minister Anita Anand announced the council, saying it will help ensure Canadians have reliable access to goods and services while positioning the country as a strong global trading partner.
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2 months ago | 
insidelogistics.ca | Derek Clouthier |Peter Bulmer
Purolator announced it will acquire Livingston International, a global trade services firm specializing in customs brokerage, freight forwarding and trade consulting, from Platinum Equity. The acquisition strengthens Purolator’s international capabilities, particularly in Canada, the U.S., Mexico, Europe and Asia, as businesses navigate increasing complexities in global trade.
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2 months ago | 
insidelogistics.ca | Peter Bulmer |Emily Atkins
Enterprises must prepare for strategic responses to ongoing tariff volatility, which could persist for years, according to a release from Gartner, Inc. “Enterprises should recognize tariff volatility as a multiyear, dynamic event,” said Suzie Petrusic, senior director analyst in Gartner’s supply chain practice.
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Nov 26, 2024 | 
insidelogistics.ca | Peter Bulmer |Emily Atkins
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump announced on Monday (Nov. 25) his plans to impose new tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, which include a 25 per cent tariff on all products coming into the U.S. from Canada. Trump promised to implement the tariffs on his first day in office – Jan.
