Tariffs
Import duties, customs regulations, and trade policy changes affecting international moves, cross-border purchases, and small business imports. Covers tariff schedules, exemptions, and trade agreements.
U.S. Proposes Raising ESTA Fee to $40 for Visa Waiver Travelers
Congress reviews a proposal to raise the ESTA fee from $21 to $40 to support border security. This change affects 42 countries in the Visa Waiver Program and could reduce…
What Diversity Visa Applicants Pay Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
New $1,000 Diversity Visa fee and $500 derivative charges are now active under the OBBB Act, impacting all…
American Airlines focuses on customer loyalty with premium service shift
In 2025, American Airlines launched a premium service strategy to regain customer loyalty. Despite digital and inflight upgrades,…
ReFuelEU Aviation brings Sustainable Aviation Fuel mandate to EU flights
ReFuelEU Aviation requires EU airports to start with 2% Sustainable Aviation Fuel in 2025, increasing to 70% by…
Thai Customs stop methamphetamine smuggling attempt at Suvarnabhumi Airport
An Australian was caught with 22 kilograms of methamphetamine at Suvarnabhumi Airport. The drugs were hidden in tea…
Trump Slams Walmart Over ‘Tariffs’ Price Hike
President Trump pressured Walmart to absorb import tariffs and avoid raising prices. Walmart claims tariff sizes are too…
Donald Trump Unleashes New Tariff Rates on His Own
From April 5, 2025, the U.S. sets a sweeping 10% import tariff, up to 50% for select countries.…
U.S. and China Strike Surprise Trade Deal Breakthrough
The May 12, 2025 US-China trade deal delivers a 115% tariff reduction, a 90-day trade pause, and joint…
U.S., China Slash Tariffs in Surprise Deal
U.S.–China trade tensions ease with a 90-day, 115% mutual tariff reduction starting May 14, 2025. A 10% baseline…
Canada’s unemployment rate hits highest point since 2017
In April 2025, Canada’s unemployment rate hit 6.9%, led by 31,000 lost manufacturing jobs, especially in Ontario. U.S.…