Trade Policies U.S. Moves to Expand Access to Venezuelan Oil in Major Energy Policy Shift The U.S. government is preparing to broaden access to Venezuelan crude oil for traders and refiners, a significant shift... by Ron N. 01/20/2026
Trade Policies UAE and Nigeria Sign Comprehensive Trade Pact to Eliminate Tariffs and Expand Cross-Border Commerce The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Nigeria have formalised a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) that is expected to... by Ron N. 01/16/2026
Trade Policies Tariffs and Trade Policy Are Driving Nearshoring Momentum in North America’s Supply Chains Trade policy and tariff pressures are playing a significant role in reshaping supply chain strategies across North America, as... by Ron N. 01/16/2026
Trade Policies Importers May See Tariff Refunds If Supreme Court Rules Against Emergency Tariffs, U.S. Court Signals U.S. importers are seeing a potential financial reprieve as a recent ruling by the U.S. Court of International Trade clears a... by Ron N. 01/15/2026
Trade Policies U.S. and Taiwan Reach Trade Deal to Cut Tariffs and Boost Supply Chain Investment The United States and Taiwan have finalised a significant trade agreement aimed at lowering tariffs on Taiwanese imports and... by Ron N. 01/15/2026
Trade Policies U.S. and Taiwan Reach Major Trade Agreement With Significant Supply Chain Implications The United States and Taiwan have formally agreed on a trade deal that reduces tariffs on Taiwanese exports and secures substantial investment... by Ron N. 01/15/2026
Market Trends LTL Pricing Index Hits Record High in Q4 as Carriers Flex Pricing Power Less‑than‑truckload (LTL) freight pricing climbed to a new peak in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to the latest TD Cowen/AFS... by Ron N. 01/14/2026
Trade Policies U.S. Consumer Price Index Shows Continued Price Increases Through 2025, Reflecting Persistent Inflation Pressures The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed that inflation remained elevated... by Ron N. 01/13/2026
Import/Export Statistics Port of Long Beach Nears Record Cargo Levels as West Coast Gateway Shows Robust Throughput The Port of Long Beach, one of the United States’ busiest maritime gateways, continues to post strong cargo volumes and is... by Ron N. 01/13/2026
Tariffs & Duties U.S. Imposes 25 % Tariffs on Countries Trading With Iran — A Potential Shock for Global Trade and Logistics The U.S. government has announced a sweeping new tariff policy that could reshape global trade flows and freight strategies:... by Ron N. 01/12/2026