What was intended as a sweeping overhaul of global trade rules has become exactly that – triggering one of the most disruptive shipping cycles in recent history. Container rates surged, then dropped. Inventory planning was thrown off course. Some importers were hit with six-figure duties, while new legislation quietly began dismantling decades-old import exemptions. These are just some of the challenges explored in the latest Freight Buyers’ Club podcast, where industry leaders unpacked the compounding pressures facing logistics teams in 2025 and what steps are being taken to stay ahead.