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Ship Your Collector Cars to Monterey Car Week 2025 with Ease
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on April 11, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Monterey Car Week 2025 is poised to be the ultimate celebration of automotive excellence, and West Coast Shipping is honored to play a pivotal role as the exclusive logistics partner for RM Sotheby’s during this prestigious event. Taking place from Friday, August 8 to Sunday, August 1 …
90-Day Tariff Pause Explained: Impact on Global Car Shipping in 2025
By Alex Naumov on April 11, 2025 at 10:06 AM
On April 9, 2025, the global trade landscape shifted when President Trump announced a 90-day pause on "reciprocal" tariffs for most trading partners, while simultaneously increasing tariffs on Chinese imports to 125%. This policy adjustment sent ripples through international markets a …
Opportunities For Growing Trade With Car Tariff Exemptions
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on April 8, 2025 at 2:38 PM
The global automotive trade is on the cusp of a potential transformation as policymakers debate tariff exemptions for cars. This move, championed by regions like the EU and countries such as Vietnam, could significantly reduce trade barriers, making American vehicles more competitive …
Japan's Zero-Tariff Policy: Impact on US Car Exports in 2025
By Dan Burkandt on April 3, 2025 at 12:15 AM
The international automotive trade landscape has undergone significant changes in early 2025, particularly in the relationship between the United States and Japan. While much attention has focused on the recent 25% tariff on imported vehicles entering the US, Japan's longstanding zero …
Classic Cars Exempt From 25% US Car Import Duty - Collectors Rejoice!
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on April 2, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Classic Car Imports Remains Under The 2.5% US Import Duty In a significant relief for collectors and enthusiasts, a draft proposal announced today by the Trump Administration confirms that classic cars will be specifically excluded from a potential new 25% US car import tariff. This c …
Trump's Auto Tariff Increase: How It Affects
By Alex Naumov on April 2, 2025 at 7:03 AM
UPDATE: This article was posted before the final information was released on the updated US auto tariffs. You can view the latest details here. On March 26, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order raising the U.S. auto import duty to 25%, effective April 3, 2025. This dramatic …
Trump’s 25% Tariff on Imported Cars – Impact on Car Imports & Wholesale Trade
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on March 28, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Updated on April 2nd 2025 to reflect that classic cars are exempt from the new 25% car import tariff. Classic cars will remain under the 2.5% car import tariff. On March 26, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 25% import tariff on all cars and car parts not made in the Unite …
Top Cars to Import in 2025
By Dmitriy Shibarshin on January 3, 2025 at 12:03 PM
It's 2025 And You Can Now Import These Cars Calling all classic car lovers! 2025 is here, and that means a fresh wave of automotive icons is now eligible for import across the globe. Whether you’ve been dreaming of adding a rare JDM gem to your U.S. collection, an Aussie favorite to y …
International Car Shipping: Process, Costs, and Best Practices in 2025
By Alex Naumov on December 30, 2024 at 12:06 PM
International Car Shipping International car shipping can seem daunting, especially when transporting a vehicle across borders. With the right knowledge and preparation, though, it can be a streamlined process. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the essentials of internati …
USD's Growing Buying Power for Classic Cars in Europe
By Felix Cater on December 5, 2024 at 9:51 AM
With the USD at its strongest since 2023, now is a great time to buy cars from Europe. To make it even more affordable to import your dream car, we offer shared container service, which saves you up to 50% on the shipping cost.