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Forced Labor Laws Become a Growing Supply Chain Risk

U.S. Customs detained 42,000 shipments worth nearly $4 billion under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act between June 2022 and February 2026.

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Wharton: Why Shipper Transparency is Necessary to Prevent Forced Labor

A study by Wharton examines why importers choose to hide their names in public shipping data, and suggests a reform of redaction rules.

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Cuba Power Grid Collapses as Fuel Crisis Hits Breaking Point

Cuba's energy minister said in mid May that the country had run out of oil and diesel, and warned that the island's energy system had reached a "critical state."

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Hormuz Uncertainty the 'Key Domino' for Supply Chains to Close Out 2026

The tenuous peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran poses the biggest supply chain threat moving forward, warns Oxford Economics.

An aerial 3D illustration render of cargo ships stuck in the Strait of Hormuz. Image: iStock/quantic69

Container Carriers Eye Return to Red Sea Route

The two carriers said they’re redirecting a service that links the southern Mediterranean with China through the Red Sea and Suez Canal.

Ships anchored in the Strait of Hormuz near Larak Island, Iran on May 16. Photographer: Majid Saeedi/Getty Images

Will Trump’s New Tariffs Wipe Out Importers’ IEEPA Refunds?

The Supreme Court’s invalidation of tariffs imposed by the Trump administration set up importers for a windfall of refunds. But a new wave of tariffs could serve to quash any hopes of long-term relief.

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India, Japan Strengthen Ties as China Tensions Rise

The two nations agreed to strengthen their supply chains for semiconductors, while deepening collaboration on AI, and developing a joint roadmap for economic security.

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Port of Charleston to Pause Operations at Leatherman Terminal

SCPA noted that this represents a short-term decision, although it's unclear when the Leatherman terminal might reopen down the line.

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Iran Warns Tankers to Use Only Approved Hormuz Routes

Iran's joint military command issued the warning on July 2, a day after U.S. and Iranian diplomats met with mediators in Qatar.

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BMW Invests in EV Production in U.S. Despite Falling Demand

Exports will allow BMW to benefit from strong demand for EVs in Europe, where they account for 20% of new vehicle sales, compared to only 6% in the U.S.

Kroger to Buy Grocer Giant Eagle for $1.65B

Family-owned Giant Eagle generates about $9 ⁠billion in annual sales and operates around 200 supermarkets ⁠and 11 standalone pharmacies in Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland and Indiana.

Kendallville, Indiana. Photo: iStock / jetcityimage

ICE Raids, Economy and GLP-1 Drugs Have Reduced U.S. Cooking Oil Market

Hispanic customers are reusing cooking oil more frequently, said the CEO of iconic Mazola brand.

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