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Risk Mitigation & Claims in Cross-Border Freight: Delays, Damage, Loss
We track tariff, trade law, and customs changes closely so you have one reliable source. Here are the latest updates from a Canadian perspective, what changed, and what StraitLink is doing to ensure clients' coverage.
The US Federal Reserve rate cut changes financing costs, currency dynamics, and carrier pricing signals that flow into cross-border freight.
Canada removing retaliatory tariffs is a direct change for importers and exporters, and it affects how goods are priced, processed, and cleared at the border. The federal government confirmed that many counter-duties on U.S. goods are being lifted.
At StraitLink, we don't just report changes. We act on them. Here's what changed — and what we're doing for our clients.
Steel tariffs are once again at the center of global trade conversations. With the U.S. expanding Section 232 duties to cover hundreds of derivative products and Canada responding with its measures, shippers face higher costs and increased complexity. We've guided clients through similar situations before. Here's what's happening, why it matters, and how to stay steady as policies change.
We're tracking Air Canada's labor dispute with their cabin crew. With over 9,000 flight attendants in a legal strike position and talks at an impasse, the downstream impacts are already showing — especially in the air freight space.
Monday, August 18, 2025 Labor Update: Air Canada Strike Enters Day Three
Air Canada's cabin crew strike has stretched into its third day, grounding hundreds of flights and leaving tens of thousands of passengers stranded across major hubs. Courts have ruled the action illegal, but the walkout continues as the union and airline remain at odds over wages and working conditions.