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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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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. Corn Industry: Coca-Cola's Rumored Switch to Cane Sugar 'Doesn't Make Sense'

Corn Refiners Association president John Bode was critical of a Coca-Cola's rumored switch to cane sugar, claiming that it "doesn't make sense."

Photo: iStock/Juanmonino

Report Alleges Ties Between Illegal Cattle Ranching and Luxury Fashion Brands

Although cattle ranching is outlawed in Indigenous territory under Brazil's Constitution, the country's Pará state experienced the highest level of forest loss of all Brazilian states between 2001 and 2024.

Photo: iStock / luoman

Trump Admin Opens Probe into Brazil Over Alleged 'Unfair' Trade Practices

The USTR's investigation will span digital trade and electronic payment services, preferential tariffs, anti-corruption interference, intellectual property protection and illegal deforestation.

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'Nobody's Ready': AI’s Rapid Rise Is Outpacing Our Infrastructure

Goldman-Sachs predicts that AI will drive a 160% increase in data center power demand by 2030, and require an estimated $720 billion in upgrades to global power grids to account for that growth.

Photo: iStock / wir0man

Nissan to Shutter Flagship Factory in Japan

The facility's 2,400 workers will remain in their current roles until the plant closes in 2028, with the company vowing to maintain communication with employees in the months to come.

Trump Hits Mexico With 17% Tariff on Tomatoes

Mexico accounts for roughly 70% of tomatoes sold in the U.S., up from the 30% share Mexico had 20 years ago.

Photo: iStock / Sandor Mejias Brito

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