U.S. lowers tariffs on agricultural products
WTDC Newsletter – November 19, 2025 U.S. lowers tariffs on agricultural products On November 14, the U.S. rolled back tariffs on nearly 200 agricultural products, most of which are not grown or produced significantly in the U.S. Popular food items in this tariff rollback include coffee, bananas, and other tropical foods and spices. The White […]
US & China trade tensions ease
WTDC Newsletter – October 31, 2025 – China & U.S. trade tensions ease On October 29, in South Korea, the U.S. and China eased trade tensions after a historic meeting between U.S. President Trump and China’s President Jinping. Though a formal trade deal has not be announced, the meeting deescalates looming 100% tariffs on Chinese […]
Vessel port fees begin, China reciprocates
WTDC Newsletter – October 15, 2025 Vessel port fees begin On October 14, the U.S. and China began imposing fees on vessels manufactured in their counterpart’s country. The Chinese fees are in response to the fees announced by the U.S. Fees will be collected at the first port of entry of a single voyage or […]
MIA and PortMiami to create new cold-chain facility
WTDC News – August 1st, 2024 President’s Corner WTDC’s Internship Program is an excellent opportunity to share our knowledge and principles with undergraduate students. I am thrilled to highlight recent accomplishments of Brianna Page, Fernando Menendez, and Ramon Peon. WTDC Operations Assistant Brianna Page has spent the past 4 summers working with BLUE Missions. […]
Shore Power at PortMiami to launch this week
WTDC News – June 17th, 2024 President’s Corner Wishing you all a belated Happy Father’s Day! Last week I had the opportunity to celebrate with fellow FIU Alumni at the FIU in NYC: Alumni and Friends Reception. It was great to see friends and colleagues come together and show support. Events such as this […]
PortMiami’s Economic Impact Revealed
WTDC News – Monday June 3rd, 2024 President’s Corner June 1st marks the beginning of hurricane season. We would like to use this occasion to inform you of WTDC’s Hurricane Preparedness plan and share ways to protect your home and business. Our community partners His House Children’s Home are also preparing for the hurricane season. […]