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Tariffs, Panama Canal Threats Headline Start of Trump's Second Term

Trump signed more than 200 executive orders within hours of being sworn in, including one that requires federal agencies to conduct a review of U.S. trade policies.

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Supply Chains Shift as Companies Adapt to Looming Trump Tariffs

As Trump's trade policies take hold, businesses will be faced with the choice between diversifying their supply chains, or building up inventories to get ahead of tariffs.

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Port of Long Beach Touts Record Year, Success of Green Port Policy

So far, diesel emissions at the port are down 92%, nitrogen oxides by 71%, sulfur oxides by 98% and greenhouse gases by 17% since 2005.

Port of Long Beach. Photo: iStock / trekandshoot

Truckers: Does Your Current Insurance Program Suffice?

Transportation providers can draw on a variety of insurance options to protect against the risk of exposure to liability for delays or damage to freight.

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Tint Introduces Flexible Cargo Insurance Tool

Carriers can now purchase usage-based, pay-per-load annual insurance directly through their transportation management system, with the ability to flex coverage limits on demand.

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IMF Raises Global Economic Growth Forecast on Stronger U.S. Demand

The effect of Trump's threatened tariffs could be more severe than in his first term, with higher inflation expectations globally.

Outside the International Monetary Fund headquarters in Washington, DC. Photographer: Al Drago/Bloomberg

Iron Ore Shipments from Top Australian Port Hit Annual Record

Exports of the steelmaking material from Port Hedland in Western Australia reached 47.6 million tons in December.

Iron ore falls onto stockpiles at the Fortescue Metals Cloudbreak mine in Western Australia. Photo: Carla Gottgens/Bloomberg

U.S. Shoppers Set Record for Holiday Spending in 2024

Between November and December, seven of nine retail categories tracked by the U.S. Census Bureau also saw year-over-year gains in total sales.

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Economic Risks and Outlook for International Business in 2025

The global economy is on track for a soft landing in 2025, a scenario characterized by stable growth and managed inflation risks.

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Podcast | Can Mexico Sustain Its Nearshoring Boom?

Can Mexico keep attracting manufacturers in a time of political and economic uncertainty?

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Biden Issues Executive Order Bolstering U.S. Cybersecurity

Although the goal is to guard the U.S. against any and all cyberattacks, Biden singled out China as the "most active and persistent threat."

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Canada Discusses Retaliatory Tariffs Against U.S.

Canada's provincial and territorial premiers met for five hours, where they discussed how they plan to manage the impacts of potential tariffs from the U.S.

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