EN CONTENT: The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced that starting November 10, 2025 (12:01 a.m. EST) , it will suspend for one year the port fees on all China-built cargo ships docking at American ports . This move ends months of turbulence that rattled the global shipping market and may mark a subtle shift in U.S.–China trade relations .   Why Port Fees Suspension Matters For exporters and carriers on U.S.–China routes, removing the port fee instantly cuts operating costs  and hints...

To boost U.S. manufacturing , President Donald Trump  signed an executive order that will take effect on November 1 , imposing new tariffs on heavy-duty trucks, medium-duty trucks, and buses . The move aims to reduce reliance on imported vehicles and parts while encouraging production inside the United States.   What’s Changing Heavy and medium trucks : 25% import tariff Buses : 10% import tariff Key parts  like engines, transmissions, tires, and chassis will also face the 25% rate These...

In Atlanta , warehouse tenants are changing how they sign leases.  Big companies used to lock in 7–8 year terms  for stability. Now, most prefer shorter deals  to stay flexible.（ costar.com ）   Atlanta’s Warehouse Lease Terms Are Shrinking For warehouses over 100,000 sq. ft. , the average lease is now about 5.5 years  — down 20%  from the pre-pandemic average of nearly 7 years .  This shows that companies value flexibility over long-term security , adjusting faster to market shifts and...