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BriefpriceAug 21, 2026

Ocean freight market enters holding pattern ahead of September

Freight Right reports that the ocean freight market is stable as the U.S. imposes tariffs and alters ecommerce customs, preventing major rate drops. So far, mid-August has demonstrated that Washington is continuing to solidify a centralized trade architecture by extending national security protections to high-tech sectors, issuing a Presidential Proclamation under Section 232 imposing 15% to 100% tariffs on foreign drones and components [1].

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  1. katytimes.com · Ocean freight market enters holding pattern ahead of September Aug 21, 2026

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