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Freight shipping costs surge as companies race to beat new Trump tariffs

Freight shipping costs surge as companies race to beat new Trump tariffs
Financial Times Monday 29 June 2026, 04:00 UTC 1 min read
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Rates reach highest since 2024 Red Sea crisis in anticipation of fresh levies from US

Rates reach highest since 2024 Red Sea crisis in anticipation of fresh levies from US
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