Imports news and trends

US Import Volumes Poised to Decline Amid Tariff, Policy Uncertainty
Economy // September 09, 2025

U.S. import cargo volumes are projected to decline for the remainder of 2025, after a near-record summer surge driven by retailers stocking up ahead of rising tariffs and an unpredictable trade policy landscape. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Furniture Sellers Could Face Additional White House Tariffs
Economy // August 26, 2025

America’s furniture sellers could soon face additional tariffs on imports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this...

European Auto Exporters Say Tariffs Stalling Business
Economy // August 12, 2025

European car exporters are wrestling with uncertainty surrounding American tariffs despite a recent trade deal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Online Sellers Face Global Suspension of ‘De Minimis’ Exemption
Economy // July 31, 2025

Platforms like eBay and Etsy will reportedly be impacted by the global suspension of the “de minimis” exemption that allowed packages valued at less than $800 to enter the U.S. without paying tariffs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Interviews & Exclusives
PYMNTS Study Finds 94% of Enterprise CFOs Have No Plans to Reshore

June 10, 2025
Everyone seems to have an opinion on trade policies and tariff rates these days. But the ones that matter are from the companies that need to plan in accordance with their fluctuations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional […]

Trump’s Tariff Freeze: What Could Have Happened if They Stayed in Place?

April 10, 2025
Hate to say you read it here first, but here’s a prescient quote left on the cutting room floor from PYMNTS CEO Karen Webster’s interview with QED Investors partner Amias...

Tariff Storm Clouds Loom Over Walmart’s Low-Price Empire

February 20, 2025
As Walmart navigates a shifting trade landscape, the specter of new tariffs imposed by the Trump administration is casting a shadow over the retail giant’s hallmark promise: everyday low prices....

US Impending Ban on Software Sparks Concerns Over Connected Car Future

January 14, 2025
The U.S. government’s impending ban on certain car parts from China and Russia, particularly those critical for connectivity and vehicle autonomy, is raising concerns across the automotive industry. Get the...

Quick Reads
Tariffs Lead US Importers to ‘Front-Load’ Orders

October 27, 2025
American importers of Chinese goods have reportedly begun orders earlier this year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from […]

US Import Volumes Poised to Decline Amid Tariff, Policy Uncertainty

September 09, 2025
U.S. import cargo volumes are projected to decline for the remainder of 2025, after a near-record summer surge driven by retailers stocking up ahead of rising tariffs and an unpredictable...

Furniture Sellers Could Face Additional White House Tariffs

August 26, 2025
America’s furniture sellers could soon face additional tariffs on imports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

European Auto Exporters Say Tariffs Stalling Business

August 12, 2025
European car exporters are wrestling with uncertainty surrounding American tariffs despite a recent trade deal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...