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Houthis Vow to Ramp Up Attacks on Ships in Red Sea

The Houthis announced their plans on July 27, as part of an escalation that they described as the fourth phase of their naval campaign against Israel.

SHARM EL SHEIKH, EGYPT - APRIL 5, 2018 : Red sea, a large cargo ship sails on the sea. High quality photo

BNSF Rolls Out Expedited Service from LA to Houston

BNSF says that the service will be 24 hours faster than its standard product, and 48 hours faster than its previous service offering for the route.

Victorville, California. October 2015. Photo: iStock / Angel Di Billo

Trade Pact with Japan Deals Blow to U.S. Auto Industry

The deal announced on July 22 sets tariffs on Japanese cars at 15%, down from the 25% rate President Trump had previously threatened to impose.

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Copper-Laden Ships Race to Reach U.S. Ahead of Trump’s 50% Tariffs

The vessels are among the last batch of copper cargoes whose owners are betting they can clear U.S. customs just before hefty Trump administration tariffs kick in.

The moves in copper mirror what has been happening in other metals. Photographer: Zinyange Auntony/Bloomberg

Climate Crisis Has Caused Food Price Spikes

In Ethiopia, food prices jumped by 40% in March 2023, following the worst drought the Horn of Africa had seen in 40 years.

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Coca-Cola to Start Using Cane Sugar in U.S. Soft Drinks

The company laid out its plans to launch a product using cane sugar for its flagship soda in the U.S., but clarified that it will act as a complement to its current offerings.

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AstraZeneca Vows to Commit $50B to U.S. Drug Manufacturing

A number of other drugmakers have rolled out similar plans to ramp up U.S. manufacturing in recent days, in the face of continued pressure from the Trump administration.

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U.S. Container Volumes Set for Sharp Reversal on Tariff Disruption

The volume weakness is reflected in spot rates for containers transported to the U.S. West Coast from China, which have dropped for five straight weeks.

Shippers are also contending with U.S. measures beyond the barrage of levies. Photographer: Tim Rue/Bloomberg

EU Takes Aim at Shein and Temu Over Flood of Unsafe Products

A report from the European Parliament revealed that the majority of unsafe and illegal products shipped into the EU come in small parcels shipped directly to consumers by Chinese retailers.

Photo: iStock / Jian Fan

Tariffs Drive 'Market Recalibration' at Port of Oakland in June

The Port of Oakland handled more than 168,000 TEUs in June, down roughly 10% from May.

The Port of Oakland in Oakland, California on October 26, 2011. Photo: iStock.com/hanusst

U.S. Beef Prices Soar to Record Highs

According to data from the USDA, beef prices have jumped by nearly 9% since January, with steak up a whopping 12.4% over the last year.

Photo: iStock / Hitra

U.S. Solar Makers File Trade Petition Against India, Indonesia

The latest trade case adds new uncertainty to a U.S. solar industry hit by tariffs and moves by President Donald Trump to arrest the growth of renewables.

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