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Trump Delays Suspension of Duty-Free Exception on Chinese Goods

On Feb. 3 Trump revoked a “de minimis” rule that previously allowed small packages under $800 to enter the U.S. duty free. On Feb. 7, he reinstated it.

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Tariffs: Their Unintended Consequences, and How to Respond

Tariffs can be a powerful and effective tool for a large economy. But they can also come with costs and unpredictable consequences.

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U.S. Pharma Companies Weigh a Shift to North America — and Possibly the U.S. — for Drug Production

Can the U.S. pharmaceutical supply chain come home — or, at least, get closer to it?

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Trump’s China Trade Crackdown Sparks Shipping Chaos, Price Hikes

Trump’s orders have highlighted the complex supply chain that underpins the flow of packages.

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U.S. Aircraft Carrier Leaves Red Sea as Houthis Pause Attacks

The move comes as the shipping industry waits for signs that vessel traffic in the Red Sea will begin to return to normal after more than a year of disruption.

A rally staged against Israel and in solidarity with Palestinians in Sanaa in May 2024. Photo: Bloomberg

Nikola Considers Bankruptcy, Capping EV Maker’s Wild Ride

Nikola has pursued various paths to bolster its cash, going through several rounds of layoffs. In December 2024, it filed to sell up to $100 million of stock.

A Nikola Tre battery-electric heavy-duty truck on the Iveco test track at the Nikola-Iveco joint venture electric truck plant in Ulm, Germany, in 2021. Photographer: Andreas Gebert/Bloomberg

Alarming Rise in Numbers of Seafarers Kidnapped, Detained

A report from the International Maritime Bureau found a rise in the number of seafarers taken hostage, despite an overall decline in piracy.

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Nissan Looking for New Partner, as Honda Deal Set to Collapse

Walking away from the tie-up with Honda is a huge gamble for Nissan, whose outdated product lineup has forced it to discount heavily, destroying its bottom line.

Transits Through the Panama Canal are Down 10%

BIMCO said routes around the Cape of Good Hope or Cape Horn have been perceived as more reliable and flexible.

Several freighters, assisted by tugboats, entering the Panama Canal at Gatun Locks on the Atlantic side. Photo: iStock / searagen

Podcast | Time for a New Industrial Policy for the United States? Part 1

Is it time to write the obituary for the era of free trade? Proponents of the practice have had a rough time of it lately.

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Navigating Five Complexities of Mexico-U.S. Cross-Border Logistics

While Mexico is quickly becoming an important destination for offshore manufacturing, transporting goods across the border still presents a unique set of challenges.

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Workers at Kroger-Owned Grocery Chain Start Two-Week Strike

Negotiations on a new collective bargaining deal date back to October 2024, with the union's previous deal having expired in January 2025.

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