Posted May 02, 2019
Trump’s campaign team, rival Democratic candidates and progressive activists believe the former vice-president’s record of supporting free trade deals like NAFTA and TPP could be a major vulnerability. Continue Reading
Posted April 29, 2019
New competition on price marks a change in the market from 2018, when demand at times outpaced capacity, sending shipping rates soaring and driving up costs for U.S. retailers and manufacturers. Continue Reading
Posted April 22, 2019
Union Pacific stocks are soaring after reporting a 6% increase in Q1 profit, as the largest U.S. railroad company continues implementation of a precision scheduling strategy aimed at boosting efficiency. Continue Reading
Posted April 12, 2019
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Issues
China’s exports bounced back from a slump last month, climbing more than 14% over 2018, with sales to the U.S. rising 4% despite tariff hikes, while American exports to China plunged roughly 26%. Continue Reading
Posted April 10, 2019
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Issues, U.S. Customs Issues
Clearance delays and freight congestion caused by a shift in Customs resources to handle a surge in asylum-seekers at the southern border is costing U.S. importers millions of dollars each day. Continue Reading
Posted April 03, 2019
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Issues, U.S. Customs Issues
While escalating his threats to close the border with Mexico, Trump acknowledged the move would inflict economic harm on the U.S. economy, but said “security is more important to me than trade.” Continue Reading
