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RIM US Inland Digest | September 30th, 2025

Fuel Updates Fuel is at $3.754 for the week, which is up from $3.749 the previous week. As Q3 closes, capacity is tightening and spot rates are rising, though not enough to significantly shift the market. The upcoming Christmas tree season is expected to create a short-term surge in demand across all modes. Reefer Freight: Van Freight: … Continued
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Trump Administration Sets Section 232 Tariffs for Lumber, Kitchen Cabinets, and Other Wood Products on Oct. 14th

The following was taken in part from the NCBFAA and International Trade Today: In a proclamation on Monday evening, September 29th, President Trump announced the implementation of Section 232 tariffs for lumber, kitchen cabinets and vanities, and other wood products to take effect on October 14th at 12:01 AM EDT. The rates of duty established … Continued
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President Trump Announces Oct. 1st Tariffs for Imports of Pharmaceuticals, Furniture, and Heavy Trucks

On Thursday night, September 25th, President Trump posted on Truth Social that he would impose tariffs on imports of pharmaceuticals, furniture, and heavy trucks, effective October 1st. In the announcement, President Trump stated that he will impose a 100% tariff on branded and patented pharmaceuticals entering the United States, unless the company is actively “building their pharmaceutical manufacturing plant in … Continued
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UPDATE CBP Strengthens Enforcement on Section 232 Valuation

The below is an update to the 7/21/2025 Customer Advisory, CBP Strengthens Enforcement on Section 232 Valuation: The Corporate Compliance Team at RIM reached out to the CBP Centers of Excellence and Expertise (CEE) Base Metals Group, to obtain clarification on how to properly assess the aluminum and steel content for goods that fall under … Continued
Domestic

RIM US Inland Digest | September 23rd, 2025

Fuel Updates Fuel is at $3.749 for the week, which is up from $3.739 the previous week. As holiday and Q4 demand builds, carrier capacity is expected to tighten. Spot rates for September are tracking above August averages for reefer, van, and flatbed; however, the spot rates have remained steady over the past week.  Reefer Freight: Van … Continued