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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

DOJ Opens Price-Fixing Probe into U.S. Egg Producers

The average price for a dozen eggs rose by 53% year-over-year in January 2025, with the USDA projecting another 20% bump by the end of the year.

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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 Delays Tariffs Against Mexico and Canada for Second Time

Trump agreed to pause the levies for all goods included in the USMCA, which covers agricultural products, cars, textiles, alcohol and more.

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Egg Prices Rising Beyond the Impact of Avian Flu, Report Suggests

The highly concentrated egg market may also be contributing to the soaring consumer prices — and the spread of the virus, according to Food and Water Watch.

Which came first — the avian flu outbreak, or the hike in prices? Photo: iStock/K.INABA

Climate Change Threatens the Future of Food Supply Chains

Already in 2025, we've seen the direct and indirect impacts of climate change on the price and availability of essential foods.

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Trump Plans to Move Forward with Tariffs Against Mexico and Canada

Trump reiterated his belief at a February 24 White House press conference that the U.S. has "been taken advantage" of by its two closest trade partners.

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Survey: Freight Industry Prepares for Supply Chain Shocks in 2025

Also expected to throw a wrench into the works in 2025 is an anticipated shift to a more carrier-friendly freight market by the second quarter of the year.

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U.S. Looks Abroad to Combat Egg Shortages

The U.S. is expecting to take in around 240 million eggs from Turkey by July, with the remainder set to arrive by the end of the year.

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USDA Rushes to Undo Firing of Workers Needed for Bird Flu Response

The National Nuclear Administration — which oversees the U.S. nuclear arsenal — similarly had to rescind termination letters for fired workers in early February.

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