Cross Border Chronicle | October 2025

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October 30, 2025

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INDUSTRY NEWS

Hurricane Melissa leaves Caribbean damaged
Four deaths from Hurricane Melissa confirmed in Jamaica as storm leaves trail of destruction across Caribbean

Expected impact to delivery in the Caribbean due to the damage left by Hurricane Melissa as it hits Jamaica, Cuba and other islands.
UPS discards parcels stuck in custom
UPS dumps parcels stuck in customs
Logistical gridlock continues as UPS reportedly destroyed or returned thousands of parcels stalled in customs—highlighting how compliance errors and documentation gaps can derail international shipments.

Mexico’s new tariff shake-up
Mexico’s tariff on Chinese imports rattles cross-border ecommerce
Mexico has imposed new tariffs on a range of Chinese imports, sparking tension in North American trade and prompting many shippers to reevaluate regional sourcing strategies.

Trade policy in the spotlight
Supreme Court urged to block Trump’s tariffs
A coalition of importers is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene on legacy tariffs—potentially redefining presidential authority in trade policy.

Labor unrest at Canada Post
Shift to rotating strikes
Postal delays may increase as Canadian postal workers resume rotating strikes ahead of the holiday peak, adding another layer of risk for cross-border fulfillment.

Compliance penalties
DOJ: LA Fashion District Wholesaler and Executives Sentenced for Money Laundering and Avoiding Customs Duties

The recent U.S. DOJ prosecution of C’est Toi Jeans Inc. is a stark reminder of what’s at stake when companies mis-declare or understate customs values. The result: over $45 million in fines and restitution, federal monitoring, and prison sentences for executives

PARTNER HIGHLIGHT

Airwallex x FlavorCloud: powering global commerce

Our partnership with Airwallex connects fast-growing ecommerce brands to seamless global payments and frictionless international shipping—simplifying everything from checkout to customs.

 

TARIFF DEEP DIVE

Review the latest in tariffssourced only from official

government sources on our Trade and Tariff Hub. The following is a consolidated list, for more information checkout the hub.

LEARN MORE

How AI is Revolutionizing Cross Border 
Artificial intelligence or AI is revolutionizing cross border logistics and what it means to operate globally. Once confined to predictive analytics or warehouse automation, AI now sits at the core of international logistics, transforming how data moves, how networks interact, and how merchants and partners manage complexity at scale.
How Localized Market Pricing Drives Global Conversions
Learn about Localized market pricing, a smart approach that not only offsets rising duties and taxes, but actually drives higher conversions and builds trust with international shoppers.
How localized market pricing drives global conversions this holiday season 

After a year of volatility in global trade, optimizing your international pricing strategy is more important than ever this holiday season. Discover how Localized Market Pricing can help you drive higher conversions and stronger margins this BFCM.

 

WHAT CUSTOMERS

ARE SAYING ABOUT US

Onesies Down Under

“When Canada Post went on strike and when de minimis disappeared, we started to see everybody try to flail around and panic. What are we going to do? At Onesies, we are just sitting here like it is all good. FlavorCloud has got it all sorted. We can worry about other things.”

— Andrew Lane; Founder and CEO

 

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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.

See you next month with more updates!

Hannah Storrs

Hannah Storrs is a Sr. Content Strategist with a passion for making complex topics in e-commerce and logistics accessible and approachable. She develops insightful resources, helping businesses and individuals navigate the ever-evolving world of global trade. With a knack for clear and concise communication, Hannah empowers readers to make informed decisions with confidence. When she’s not writing about logistics, you can find her reading, gardening, or woodworking.
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