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The Trouble With Trump's Tariffs

Trump has repeatedly said tariffs will create more factory jobs, shrink the federal deficit, lower food prices and allow the government to subsidize childcare. Economists disagree.

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Boeing Resumes 737 Max Production

Boeing's machinist strike ended in early November, although it's taken weeks for the company to spin its factories back up to full operations.

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Trudeau Says Trump Tariffs Will Lead to 'Real Hardship' for Americans

The Canadian Prime Minister said Americans are "beginning to wake up to the reality" that Trump's tariffs will drive up prices on a variety of goods.

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Global Trade Shows Durability Amid Red Sea, Tariff Threats

The organization’s most recent trade forecast, released in October, saw trade volume growth for this year at 2.7%, with 3% for 2025.

Gantry cranes and shipping containers at the Yangshan Deepwater Port in Shanghai, China. Photographer: Qilai Shen/Bloomberg

India's Nicobar Transshipment Hub 'Death Sentence' for Tribe, Flora and Fauna

Some experts believe that the project would be a "death sentence tantamount to genocide" for the island's nomadic Shompen tribe.

A forest at the edge of Radhanagar beach of Havelock or Swaraj Dweep island in Andaman and Nicobar archipelago. Photo: iStock/Vladimir Borzykin

How Retailers Resolve the Sustainability vs. Cost Dilemma in E-Commerce Home Delivery

Efforts by retailers and e-commerce brands to implement environmentally friendly home-delivery initiatives are frequently butting up against consumers’ financial constraints.

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Commercial Shipping to and from Syria Stalls as Rebels Take Control

The major ocean carriers have struggled for years to conduct business in Syria while complying with international sanctions.

The port of Latakia, Syria. Photo: iStock/Joel Carillet

Teamsters Give Amazon Ultimatum

The Teamsters are pushing for a national contract proposal for all delivery drivers and warehouse workers looking to organize.

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Made in America? Look Under the Hood

For example, the F-150 pickup truck has only 24% of its components made in the U.S, and onshoring production would take many years.

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India Port Workers Protest Ahead of Planned Strike

Workers held a series of protests at major ports on December 5, with the union planning for larger demonstrations on December 10.

India's Cochin Port in Kerala. Photo: iStock / Gilitukha

Postal Service Head Says Aging Trucks Need Upgrades as Trump Eyes EV Plans

President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team is considering canceling contracts to electrify the mail delivery fleet.

A United States Postal Service truck drives through snow in West Des Moines, Iowa. Photographer: Al Drago/Bloomberg

EU Reaches Long-Sought Mercosur Deal Despite French Objections

The two sides similarly reached a preliminary agreement in 2019, but never signed it.

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