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U.S. Develops Military Plans for Panama Canal

The wrangle over the Canal started before Trump even took office, as a campaign promise, and has persisted since.

A ship in the Cocoli Locks of the Panama Canal in Panama City. Photographer: Tarina Rodriguez/Bloomberg

USDA Signals Egg Price Relief as Bird Flu Outbreak Slows

A March 7 report from the USDA says that there haven't been any significant bird flu outbreaks detected on farms in at least two weeks.

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Report: China's Shipbuilding Boom is Reshaping Balance of Naval Power

The CSIS estimates that at the current pace of production, China will grow its naval fleet from 234 ships to 425 by 2030.

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EU and Canada Hit Back Against U.S. Steel, Aluminum Tariffs

The Trump administration's 25% tariffs came into force on March 12, and apply to all steel and aluminum imported into the U.S.

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Costco Wrestles with Supply Chain Constraints as Profits Fall Short

Consumers are willing to spend but they’re being “choiceful” about what they buy, CEO Ron Vachris said on a call with analysts.

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Houthis Threaten to Resume Attacks in Red Sea

The group agreed to cease its strike against ships in the region in January, but warned at the time that "any aggression" from other nations would lead to further attacks.

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Ontario Premier Agrees to Pause U.S. Electricity Surcharge

Ford and Lutnick are scheduled to meet again in Washington, D.C. on March 13, where they're expected to engage in discussions about renewing the USMCA.

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Retailers Rush Goods to U.S. Ports as Costs Loom

U.S. ports handled just over 2.2 million twenty-foot-equivalent units in January, marking an increase of 4.4% from December, and 13.4% year-over-year.

The Port of Newark. Photo: iStock/EXTREME-PHOTOGRAPHER

China Enacts Tariffs Against U.S. Agricultural Products

This comes after President Donald Trump rolled out 10% levies on all products imported into the U.S. from China in February, before raising rates to 20% in early March.

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Trump’s On-Again, Off-Again Tariff Strategy Sows Confusion

Trump has described himself as a master dealmaker. But the retreat from his Canada and Mexico duties had all the hallmarks of trade policy being shaped on the fly.

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The Economic and Geopolitical Consequences of Trump's Tariffs

President Trump's tariff policy toward Canada, Mexico, and China has widespread implications for economic conditions in the U.S., as well as the nation’s standing in the international economic system.

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Shipping Line CMA CGM to Invest $20B in U.S.

Chief executive Rodolphe Saadé has in recent years taken a significant portion of his quick-paced expansion spree to the U.S.

Rodolphe Saadé. Photo: Bloomberg

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