Increase in air charter prices: Donald Trump on Wednesday, April 2, announced that he would sign the introductory regulation New dutieswhich will cover countries around the world. Director of the DSV air freight – Global Transport and Logistics Krzysztof Osik told the Business Zone portal about the first effects of Trump's decision. In his opinion, “in the coming days there will be a short -term, but A rapid increase in the demand for air transport services“ they soared strongly up – added Osik.
Threat to the transport industry: Experts believe that the new duties will have a great impact on the transport industry. This is to apply to different areas, not just air transport. Mariusz Frąc, co -owner of the solutions for the transport of Mawo Group, is convinced that Trump's decision will hit the Polish transport industry. – this sector works on the principle combined vessels. Polish trucks are carrying everything in principle, transporting goods to various places in Europe, including air and sea ports, from where these goods are further transported to other countries, including USA. So if we transport fewer goods, which will then be redirected to USAit is clear that transport companies will suffer – he said in an interview with the business zone. In his opinion The new duties will be a problem mainly for small family businesseswhich are unable to change the profile of their activities as easily as international concerns. The latter can develop other transport directions or business segments in response to American duties.
The amount and dates of entering customs duties: The amount of new duties is different for individual countries, with them The minimum level is 10 percent. Duties For the European Union, they will amount to 20 percent. Basic, 10 % customs rate She entered into force on Saturday, April 5. Duties on the countries with which the US have the largest trade deficits, are to apply from April 9.
More: Also read the article “Donald Trump's duties hit the stock exchanges. Red on the WSE and German DAX”.
Sources: Business zone, Next.gazeta.pl