Cross Border Chronicle | November 2025
November 24, 2025
Checkout November 2025’s edition of the Cross Border Chronicle:
PEAK PREPARATION
2025 US Outbound Holiday Shipping Deadlines Now Live
Peak Season officially kicks off next week, and we know this time of year can feel intense. Especially with the evolving customs landscape and rising consumer expectations. Our team is here with you every step of the way to keep your global operations running smoothly, confidently, and on time.
Peak Season Hub– A central hub with updated surcharge information, preparation guides, and holiday cut off dates. Our US Outbound Deadlines are live. Read more here: Deadlines
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Canada Post Announces Tentative Deal With Cessation of Strike Canada Post shared an update on ongoing labor negotiations, noting continued discussions but no operational shutdowns at this time — an important signal for merchants shipping into or within Canada this peak season. Read more here→
Trump Team Floats Alternatives to Blanket Tariffs The New York Times reports that the administration is evaluating narrower, country-specific frameworks to replace sweeping tariffs, signalling a potential shift in U.S. trade posture. Read more here→
FAA Ends Air Traffic Cuts With Minimal Cargo Impact Air cargo operations continued largely uninterrupted despite recent FAA reductions, with traffic levels now returning to normal. Read more here→
TARIFF DEEP DIVE
Review the latest in tariffs sourced only from official government sources on our Trade and Tariff Hub. The following is a consolidated list, for more information checkout the hub.
The End of the EU De Minimis Era A detailed look at why the EU’s decision to eliminate the €150 duty exemption is poised to reshape compliance, landed costs, consumer experience, and cross border strategy for every merchant shipping into the EU. Read more here→
COMING SOON
Global Rate Increases Coming in January
Major carriers are in process of announcing General Rate Increases (GRIs) will take begin in January. While we’re still waiting for the full official schedules, early indicators show Express services trending toward a 5.9% increase. We’ll share a full breakdown as soon as carriers release final numbers. Book a meeting if you want to discuss how this affects you.
LEARN MORE
The State of Global Logistics in 2025 A comprehensive breakdown of the strikes, trade rule changes, carrier shifts, and cross-border trends shaping global logistics this year — and how merchants can stay resilient through it all. Learn more here→
WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING ABOUT US
Layla Scrubs
“Fantastic experience with Keali Collier from FlavorCloud. She was incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and patient in walking me through every detail of how FlavorCloud works. She took the time to explain the process clearly, answered all my questions, and helped me understand how FlavorCloud can be the right partner for my business.”
EqualEats
“Even during the learning process and beyond, Ryan Derakhshan is the best at helping with any situation and is always very pleasant and patient.” — Tracy
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Thanks for tuning in this month.
Need more help? If you’re a current merchant, connect with your CSM or email support@flavorcloud.com. If you’re new to FlavorCloud and are interested in having us help you approach cross border shipping, you can connect with our team here.
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