E-commerce, a key driver of global air cargo demand, faces significant disruption due to the U.S. government’s announcement of new tariffs on low-value imports from China and Hong Kong, effective May 2, 2025. This shift will impose duties on previously exempt items, potentially leading to a reduction in air cargo demand. Experts warn that the resulting economic uncertainty may further complicate market dynamics, impacting shipping commitments and increasing costs for consumers. As market stakeholders grapple with these changes, the air freight industry braces for potential chaos and heightened border congestion.

Source: https://www.stattimes.com/air-cargo/seismic-shock-for-e-comm-volumes-as-air-cargo-market-faces-tariffs-1354905