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Aug 17, 2023
July US imports continue to mirror pre-COVID levels

Despite a 14% YoY decrease in imports, YTD US import volumes were up 1.7% compared to 2019, reflecting resilience in…

Aug 16, 2023
China’s July trade activity falls short of expectations

China’s trade data for July was headlined by a 14.5% decrease in exports compared to the same month last year,…

Jul 18, 2023
2023 National Export Strategy report

The National Export Strategy (NES) outlines the government’s comprehensive plan to boost US exports and enhance market opportunities for American…

Jul 5, 2023
US-India trade alignment picks up steam

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Washington D.C. last week included a target to increase bilateral trade with the…

Jun 16, 2023
Mexico nearshoring also a China play?

The nearshoring of manufacturing to Mexico is gaining attention and traction, accelerating most recently as an alternative to producing in…

May 17, 2023
US senators eye carbon tariffs 

US senators are contemplating a bill that would institute a carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) on countries like China, to…

Mar 7, 2023
Earthquake impacts felt across the Turkish supply chain

It could take at least eight months for Turkey’s manufacturing sector to recover from the disruptions caused by the catastrophic…

Mar 6, 2023
New year, new vibe at TPM 2023

TPM (Trans-Pacific Maritime Conference) wrapped up in Long Beach this week, highlighting an environment drastically changed since last year’s installment.…

Feb 16, 2023
Maersk files a lawsuit against Evergreen over the Ever Given

A.P. Moller-Maersk filed a lawsuit against Evergreen and Japan’s Shoei Kisen, the owner of Ever Given, over losses suffered during…

Feb 3, 2023
Trade disruptions prompt change in global sourcing strategies

The newest Trade in Transition survey showed that companies are moving their manufacturing and supply base closer to home to…