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Sep 18, 2023
US-EU negotiate tariffs on excess steel production

The US and the European Union are negotiating an agreement to impose new tariffs on excess steel production from China…

Sep 15, 2023
Market trends leading into Golden Week

Experts anticipate an increase in blank sailings in October, influenced by China’s National Day holiday and tepid demand. While Transpacific…

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.…