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Ships Are Getting Bigger, But Intermodal Is the Answer, Economist Says

When will ocean carriers shed their obsession with vessel size? Not anytime soon, according to one economist.

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China Ties Agriculture Binge to Trump Reducing U.S. Tariffs

Chinese officials are willing to start purchasing more U.S. agricultural products as part of the “phase one” trade deal, but it is not likely to reach the $40 billion to $50 billion touted by Trump.

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How Prepared Are Businesses for the Next Recession?

Just about every observer of the economy agrees that a recession is coming. The only question is when. Given the inevitability of a downturn, what are companies doing to prepare?

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Latest Cass Freight Index Shows Weak Volume, Pricing

Freight volumes and pricing are continuing to weaken in air, rail and truck markets, according to the Cass Freight Index Report for September. The additional signs of contraction suggest that an economic downturn might be in the offing.

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QuestaWeb Configures Fragrance Company’s Complex Procedures Into Its Advanced FTZ Software

Challenge: A fragrance and flavor company wanted to create a foreign trade zone (FTZ) in which it could perform both manufacturing and distribution functions. Due to its many product formulations — and ingredients coming from the U.S. and around the world — tracking inventory was complex. Some incoming ingredients also skipped manufacturing and were sold raw.

European Vineyards, Cheesemakers React to Blow From U.S. Tariffs

Cheeses from France, Italy and the Netherlands, wines, Scotch whisky and Greek canned peaches are just some of the European exports whose prices are set to rise in the U.S. after the Trump administration announced new tariffs on billions of dollars of EU products starting Oct. 18.

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Foreign Trade Zone Incentive Program Helps Relieve Tariff Challenges

Challenge: Since February 2018, the cost of duties for U.S.-China operations has substantially grown. There are now $550 billion in tariffs applied exclusively to Chinese imports, while China has imposed $185 billion on U.S. goods.

Africa’s Biggest Trading Partners Agree to Strengthen Ties

South Africa and Nigeria agreed to expand the continent’s deepest trade relationship.

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Fed Up With U.S. Trade Tactics, Europe Eyes Its Own Escalation

Europe’s relationship with the U.S. has been stretched to the limit by President Donald Trump’s “America First’’ foreign policy. But disputes about aircraft subsidies and auto tariffs coming to a head over the next two months could put the allies in a trade war.

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Medical Cannabis Exporter Sees a Window Before Market Floods

Medical cannabis producers have a five-year window to reap high prices for their products before supply floods the market.

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How Will U.S. Retailers Be Affected by a No-Deal Brexit?

Political turmoil in the United Kingdom over the terms of the country’s withdrawal from the European Union — Brexit — has injected great uncertainty into the plans of companies doing business there. U.S. retailers distributing throughout the EU from the U.K. are especially affected.

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Airbus CEO Warns of ‘Lose-Lose Game’ in Trade War Over Jetliners

A trade war on aviation between the U.S. and EU threatens to damage both sides because the supply chains are so integrated, says Airbus SE CEO Guillaume Faury.

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