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Digitimes October 4, 2026 By Yunnie Cheng neutral

US-China truce extension lifts 4Q freight rates, tightens capacity

Supply Chain
After US President Donald Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping, the two sides agreed to extend their trade truce, a move the market read positively. Industry participants expect previously delayed China-US shipments to be released gradually, pushing freight rates higher from October and tightening cargo space.
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