Descartes Datamyne™ trade data reveals a pattern of spikes in U.S. import volumes as trading partners anticipated reciprocal duties that took effect in August. Case in point: India. The Trump administration’s Liberation Day tariff increases, a series of rate hikes...
Thriving Amid Tariff Volatility: Building Resilient Businesses to Lead the Next Era of Global Trade
The Tariff Tightrope of 2025 The global trade environment in 2025 is defined by volatility and nowhere is this more visible than in tariffs. What was once a relatively predictable cost has become a moving target, influenced by shifting geopolitics, retaliatory...
What Is CBP Form 214? A Guide for U.S. Importers Using Foreign Trade Zones
If your business operates in a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ), understanding CBP Form 214 is essential. This official document from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) serves as the foundation for legally and compliantly moving goods into an FTZ. It’s the form that...
From Chaos to Clarity: How Descartes Datamyne Helps Businesses Amid Volatile U.S. Tariffs
In 2025, the escalation of U.S. tariffs has redefined the boundaries of global trade. Driven by executive action, legislative maneuvering, and geopolitical posturing, tariff policy is now a key variable in sourcing decisions, inventory strategy, and supply chain...
Data Shows Rush of China Imports to Beat U.S. Tariffs Reshaping Trade Patterns, Upending Business Models
The latest Descartes Datamyne™ U.S. import data indicates yet another reordering of traditional trade patterns as businesses stockpiled, and trading partners raced to get exports to market ahead of rising tariffs, quotas, and export...
Tungsten Emerges as a Key Battleground in Global Critical Mineral Trade
The race is on to secure essential resources, driving fierce global competition in critical mineral trade. Descartes Datamyne reveals how the competition for tungsten, the element with the highest melting point and tensile strength, is reshaping worldwide critical...
U.S. Port Data: Key Trends from the 2025 Top 30 U.S. Port Report
U.S. port data is more vital than ever as logistics leaders navigate shifting trade routes, labor disputes, and macroeconomic challenges. Descartes Datamyne’s 2024 Top 30 U.S. Port Report offers detailed insight into containerized import trends across the nation’s...
Descartes Datamyne Named a G2 Top 50 Supply Chain Software & Grid Leader
We’re excited to announce that Descartes Datamyne has been named a Top 50 Best Supply Chain & Logistics Software solution and a Grid Leader by G2, the leading platform for verified software reviews. These honors are based entirely on feedback from our...
Navigating the Storm: Supply Chain Resilience Strategies to Address Higher U.S. Tariffs
The New Era of Supply Chain Uncertainty Just when the world thought the turbulence of COVID-19 had settled, a new set of challenges is shaking up global trade. Recent trade policies by the Trump administration imposing additional U.S. tariffs on imports from...
White Paper: What Companies are Doing to Tackle Escalating Global Supply Chain Challenges
Offering must-read insights for global trade, this white paper provides an overview of the key challenges facing global supply chain leaders as discovered through Descartes’ 2024 Global Trade Intelligence Survey. Learn more