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USTR Announces 15% Tariffs Against Nicaragua Over Human Rights Abuses

The new tariffs against the Central American country will be phased in gradually, starting at 10% as of January 1, 2027, and then rising to 15% a year later.

Photo: iStock / Oleksii Liskonih

Mexico Announces up to 50% Tariffs on China, Others

Mexico’s freshly approved range of tariffs on non-U.S. trading partners could be interpreted as a signal to the U.S. that it is sympathetic to Trump’s stance on trade.

Photo: iStock/Oleksii Liskonih

Walmart Launches Drone Deliveries in Atlanta

Drone deliveries for Atlanta started on December 3, and include groceries, household goods, toys and over-the-counter medicine.

Amazon's MK27-2 drone. Photo: Amazon

Louisiana and Norwegian Bodies Sign Agreement to Advance Maritime Innovation

Partners say agreement strengthens collaboration across the blue economy, clean energy and international trade sectors.

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How Water Risk is Threatening the World's Supply Chains

Water stress is no longer a localized environmental issue, but a systemic threat that can idle factories, reroute shipping networks, and destabilize operations.

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U.S. Seizes Sanctioned Oil Tanker Off the Coast of Venezuela

The Trump administration has ramped up pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, whom it has accused of presiding over a narcotrafficking operation.

Nicolás Maduro, President of Venezuela. Photo: Bloomberg

Ford: Western Automakers Face Existential Threat from China

Chinese electric carmakers have risen to substantial market share, even in Europe, as manufacturers such as BYD and Chery International have produced well-reviewed electric cars.

Fatal for the competition? Photo: iStock/Robert Way

Truckers Who Fail English Tests Are Pulled Off Roads in Trump Crackdown

The language crackdown is part of a broader Trump administration campaign that’s upending the trucking industry, a critical pillar of the U.S. economy.

Thaw, an asylum seeker from Myanmar, requested that his identity be concealed for his safety. Photographer: Manuel Orbegozo/Bloomberg

FAA Orders Airbus A320 Operators to Do Extra Checks on Door Part

The additional inspections, which will be required across the A320 family of aircraft as of January 13, were mandated to address potentially unsafe conditions for the parts.

Photo: iStock.com/Boarding1Now

Survey: Perceived Safety Masks Real Risks at U.S. Worksites

Nearly 70% of respondents said that they regularly notice safety hazards on the job, while 17% aren't aware of any worksite safety systems that would mitigate those risks.

Photo: iStock / Perawit Boonchu

Trump Pledges Relief for Farmers, But U.S. Agriculture Faces Multiple Challenges

While farmers have broadly supported Trump, the agriculture sector has been severely disrupted by trade disputes during his second term, particularly with China.

A midwest farmer checks soybeans before harvest. Photo: iStock/DS70

Slowdown in U.S. Cargo Volumes Likely to Persist in 2026

Import volumes at major U.S. ports are expected to dip by more than 10% year-over-year in January, 8.5% in February, nearly 17% in March, and just under 11% in April.

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