Amazon(US:AMZN) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-06-17 03:12Group 1: Tariff Changes - The U.S. Department of Commerce announced a 50% tariff on various steel household appliances starting June 23, including dishwashers, washing machines, and refrigerators, classified as "steel derivative products" [2] - The tariff will be calculated based on the value of the steel components in each product, for example, a washing machine valued at $1,000 with $300 in steel components will incur a tariff of $150 [2] Group 2: Port Congestion - Congestion is reported at several ports, including Los Angeles, where APM has fewer container pickups and ETS has limited access to closed areas [3] - In Toronto, Prince Rupert and Vancouver are experiencing congestion, with train loading times increasing by 2-3 weeks and delays of 3-4 days for train arrivals [6] Group 3: End-User Challenges - Amazon is facing significant backlog issues, with various locations reporting delays in booking and fulfillment, particularly in the West Coast [3][9] - In Vancouver, specific warehouses are experiencing strict size and weight restrictions, leading to increased rejection rates for oversized packages [7] Group 4: Compliance and Regulations - The Shenzhen Maritime Safety Administration is intensifying efforts to combat false declarations of hazardous cargo, especially under extreme weather conditions [4] - Companies are advised to ensure compliance with regulations regarding hazardous materials to avoid penalties [4]