1. U.S. and China suspend Section 301 trade measures for one year. 2. Suspension reduces costs impacting HTCO's maritime logistics operations. 3. Analysts see this as a positive for U.S.-China trade corridor firms. 4. HTCO's CEO anticipates lower costs and expanded margins. 5. The change is expected to strengthen investor confidence in HTCO.
The suspension directly alleviates cost pressures for HTCO, similar to historical tariff reliefs in global trade that boosted stock prices. For example, Boeing's stock surged when the U.S. suspended tariffs on its materials, showing investors' positive responses to reduced operational costs.
The suspension of tariffs directly influences HTCO's financial performance. Given HTCO's reliance on shipping and logistics, this news is highly relevant, suggesting potential for significant market impact.
The immediate reduction in operational costs is likely to benefit HTCO swiftly, akin to stock price rebounds seen in other companies experiencing tariff reductions. Market reactions to such news are typically seen within weeks to a few months.
SINGAPORE, Oct. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- High-Trend International Group (NASDAQ:HTCO) welcomes the joint decision by the United States and China to suspend Section 301 trade measures related to maritime logistics and shipping sectors for one year — a move widely regarded as a direct and material policy benefit to the Company's operations.
The suspension removes a long-standing cost and policy overhang that had affected HTCO's maritime logistics and carbon-neutral initiatives. This development is expected to significantly reduce cross-border shipping costs, improve cash-flow stability, and strengthen investor confidence in HTCO's growth strategy.
Industry analysts view the move as a major tailwind for companies operating along the U.S.–China trade corridor, especially those positioned in shipping efficiency and energy transition — sectors where HTCO has established a strong strategic foothold.
"This decision is a direct policy boon for HTCO's business," said Mr. Shixuan He, Chief Executive Officer of HTCO."We expect it to meaningfully lower our operating costs, expand margins, and accelerate value creation for our shareholders in the near term."
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High-Trend International Group ("High-Trend" or the "Company") is a global ocean technology company with businesses in international shipping and marine carbon neutrality. The Company connects the decarbonization needs of the maritime industry with the supply of the carbon finance market through technology ecosystem, creating a new paradigm for maritime sustainability.
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