imports

In the 12 months through May, US import prices advanced 6.7 per cent.

US import prices increase more than expected in May

A trucker drives his cargo at the West Basin Container Terminal at the Port of Los Angeles in Los Angeles, California, Feb 24,  2026.

US trade gap widened in March as imports outpaced exports

In the 12 months through March, import prices shot up 2.1 per cent, the largest year-on-year rise since December 2024.

US import prices increase less than expected in March

The acceleration in import prices underscores a growing risk of a resurgence in inflation as companies face higher energy costs tied the Iran war.

US import prices jumped by the most since 2022

China’s supply chains are steadily becoming more deeply ingrained in South-east Asian countries, a structural tailwind for the region even if the tariff gap closes.

Chinese exports to EU and S-E Asia will keep growing, and not just as transhipments

Imports decreased 3.2 per cent, reflecting declines in inbound shipments of medication and non-monetary gold.

US trade gap shrinks to smallest since 2009 on imports drop

Australia's government said it was "disappointed" with China's decision to impose new beef import tariffs, with one industry group warning the move could damage trade worth over A$1 billion between the two countries.

China imposes curbs on beef imports to protect domestic industry

For the first 11 months of 2025, import volumes in the US were 0.1% above those of 2024, down from nearly 10% growth early this year.

US container imports down 7.8% in November amid China demand slump, Descartes Systems says 

Reeves’ actions follow in the footsteps of US President Donald Trump - who scrapped tariff exemptions on imports worth under US$800 in August - and the EU is bringing forward similar plans for imports worth under 150 euros.

UK to levy US$655 million of new tariffs on low-value imports