US tariffs deliver ‘seismic shock’ to global air cargo, E-commerce

US tariffs deliver ‘seismic shock’ to global air cargo, E-commerce

The US has announced sweeping global tariffs, including the elimination of duty-free de minimis treatment for Chinese imports under $800, effective May 2, 2025. E-commerce, a key driver of air cargo demand, faces a major disruption, with China-to-US shipments making up 6% of global air freight. Industry experts warn of an impending market shock as […]

Three trajectories for a sector under pressure from the tariff shock By brutally tightening its trade policy, the Trump administration has opened a new front against logistical globalization. Customs duties on Chinese imports are now reaching 54%, while Vietnam, India and the European Union are hit at unprecedented levels. ... The tariff shock article: what the rise in tariffs on world online trade reveals first appeared on FRENCHWEB.FR.