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While it seems that COVID-19 is largely under control, the pandemic continues to affect supply chains in a profound way, according to latest global trade data from Descartes Datamyne. This includes new disruption of manufacturing and logistics operations with further lockdown and quarantine orders. And exacerbating the situation is…

The U.S. International Trade Commission has filed a report on the measurable effects of U.S. free trade agreements on U.S. imports and exports, domestic production, income, and employment – new considerations for the ongoing debate regarding the pros and cons of reduced trade barriers. The second of two reports to…

As one of the top stories of 2021, every day there are multiple stories about global importing and the current shipping crisis speculating when it might end. While there are many reasons it exists, sorting through the noise to find the answer is not an easy task. There is…

When COVID-19 shut down retail outlets, sales inevitably faltered. Then stuck-at-home consumers decided to redecorate – or move on and furnish someplace new – and orders for furniture surged. Sales are better than expected, but less than they might have been had supply kept up with demand. While generally decimating…

The Biden Administration has announced plans to strengthen the resiliency of critical U.S. supply chains to protect American industries from shortages that were exacerbated by COVID-19, significantly impacting earnings prospects in several key U.S. industries. But while there is no…

United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement The USMCA agreement came into effect on July 1st 2020, replacing the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which had been in place since 1994. The aim of the new accord was to modernize trade policy among the U.S., Mexico and Canada, and its implementation has begun…

Global shortages of automotive semiconductors have forced car manufacturers to shut down assembly lines and mull supply chain resiliency strategies to prevent further disruptions over the long term. Now the Biden Administration, as part of its review of key U.S. supply chains, is also taking a close look at…