Tariffs, Ships & Supply Chains—This Week’s Maritime Rundown

Trade shakeups: Tariffs on Canadian dairy, a U.S. shipbuilding revival, and manufacturers rethinking China.?

Your weekly All-Ways round-up of Supply Chain news.

TARIFF UPDATE

Trump is threatening a 250% tariff on some Canadian dairy imports, calling out Canada’s long-standing milk tariffs that hit U.S. farmers hard. Canada isn’t crying over spilled milk—it’s plotting its own tariffs on American goods.The result? A potential trade war that could make everything from cheese to construction materials more expensive. As tensions rise, businesses brace for impact, hoping cooler heads and stable prices prevail.

IN THE NEWS

Trump’s latest executive order throws a lifeline to U.S. shipbuilding, backing the proposed SHIPS Act with tax breaks, a Maritime Security Trust Fund, and port fees for Chinese-built ships. The goal? To shrink reliance on foreign vessels and boost American maritime dominance. Industry leaders see opportunity—but also warn of higher shipping costs. With a new Office of Shipbuilding in the White House, the push to revitalize U.S. shipyards is in full steam.

With potential U.S. tariffs on the horizon, companies are rethinking their reliance on China—but shifting supply chains isn’t as simple as packing up and leaving. Instead of a mass exodus, companies are hedging their bets, expanding in the U.S. and Mexico while maintaining a presence in China.

• Toyota is ramping up battery production in North Carolina.
• Lego is building a new U.S. factory to better serve domestic customers.
• Siemens is expanding U.S. manufacturing capabilities.
• Goodyear is shifting sourcing and production closer to home.
• Intel is pouring billions into U.S. semiconductor plants.
• BASF is moving some production away from China due to rising costs.
• Bosch is bolstering its U.S. operations in response to supply chain risks.
• Tata Group is investing in U.S. battery manufacturing.
• Foxconn is diversifying its production beyond China.
• Volkswagen is reconsidering its reliance on Chinese suppliers.
• ABB is increasing automation production in the U.S.

Rather than a dramatic shift, this is a calculated shuffle—balancing risk, cost, and infrastructure constraints to navigate an uncertain trade landscape.

Stay in the Loop All-Ways

As global trade keeps shifting, we’ll keep you updated on the trends impacting shipping, tariffs, and supply chains. Stay ahead of the curve with All-Ways Forwarding—keeping your shipments (and your business) moving forward.

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