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Euro Surge Creates Golden Opportunity for European Car Imports from USA
By Felix Cater on July 14, 2025 at 5:06 PM
The Euro's dramatic recovery against the US Dollar has made American car imports significantly cheaper for European buyers. With EUR/USD climbing from 1.05 to above 1.15 in 2025, Europeans now save thousands on US vehicle purchases. This guide shows how to capitalize on these favorabl …
Japan–U.S. Auto Tariffs: How OEM Price Cuts Impact Car Shipping | WCS
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on July 10, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Japan’s top automakers have taken an aggressive step to protect their U.S. market share—cutting factory-gate prices on exported vehicles by nearly 20 percent after Washington’s 25 percent tariff hike. While the headlines focus on consumer sticker prices, the deeper story is how these …
Japan–U.S. Auto Trade Talks 2025: Impact on Car Shipping | WCS
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on July 10, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Japan’s decision to continue trade talks with the United States—announced this week by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba—could realign trans-Pacific auto flows, tariff structures, and shipping capacity for years to come. For West Coast Shipping (WCS) and our global clients, understanding …
Shipping Container Shortage: Impact on Container Ship Transport
By Alex Naumov on July 8, 2025 at 10:54 AM
The shipping container shortage that erupted during the pandemic is still disrupting global supply chains, inflating shipping costs, and forcing businesses—especially those in the auto trade—to rethink logistics. From Asia to North America, importers and exporters continue to grapple …
Classic Car Imports: Exempt From Duty and Tariff
By Alex Naumov on July 1, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Importing a classic car has never looked better for American buyers. While new vehicles now face a steep 25 percent tariff plus the standard 2.5 percent duty, cars that meet the 25-year rule are exempt from the surcharge, keeping their total import cost at the longstanding 2.5 percent …
Classic Car Import Trend: 2025 to 2026 Automotive Collector Boom
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on June 30, 2025 at 1:04 PM
The classic car import trend is accelerating into 2026—and it shows no signs of slowing. Fallout from 2025 tariffs, a weak U.S. dollar, and the constantly expanding 25-year eligibility list have supercharged demand for classic car imports, pushing prices higher at auctions and floodin …
Surge in American Car Imports & International Car Shipping
By Alex Naumov on June 30, 2025 at 10:30 AM
The global automotive industry is in the middle of a historic surge in car imports and exports. Sharp shifts in tariff policy, a strong dollar abroad, and booming demand for iconic American cars have combined to create record volumes of vehicles moving across oceans. This 2025 guide e …
Trump Threatens Further Auto Tariff Increases to Drive Domestic Production
By Alex Naumov on June 20, 2025 at 9:28 AM
President Donald Trump signaled on June 12, 2025, that he may escalate automotive tariffs beyond the current 25% rate to accelerate domestic manufacturing investments. Speaking at a White House ceremony where he formally revoked California's electric vehicle mandate, Trump warned auto …
2024 Classic Car Market Analysis: Real Auction Results & Price Trends
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on June 6, 2025 at 11:03 AM
The 2024 classic car market delivered mixed results, with comprehensive data from auction houses and market analysts revealing both challenges and opportunities. Rather than speculation, this analysis examines verified sales data, market trends, and expert assessments from legitimate …
New Zealand GST Exemption Guide: Save 15% on Vehicle Imports
By Dan Burkandt on June 5, 2025 at 8:56 AM
New Zealand’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) adds 15% to the value of most imported vehicles, but returning residents and eligible immigrants can avoid this cost entirely. This guide breaks down the GST exemption process, eligibility criteria, and documentation requirements to help you …