Brazil’s government has filed a request for consultations at the World Trade Organization over the tariffs imposed by the US on goods from that country, it said in a statement on Wednesday from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Brazil voiced opposition to the tariff measures recently enacted by the US under two executive orders signed… Read More
Cabrera calls CK Hutchison ‘a bad operator’ and ‘a company of the Communist Party’ The US ambassador to Panama on Wednesday called for the removal of Chinese-linked operators from key Panama Canal ports, sharpening Washington’s campaign to curb Beijing’s alleged influence over Latin American strategic infrastructure. Speaking during a visit to Colon, Kevin Marino Cabrera criticised Panama… Read More
BATON ROUGE, La. – The five deep-water ports of the Lower Mississippi River (LMR) — Port of Greater Baton Rouge, Port of South Louisiana, Port of New Orleans, St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District, and Louisiana Gateway Port — have entered into a landmark agreement to engage Polaris Analytics & Consulting in the development of… Read More
SEATTLE, Wash. – Imports through the ports of Seattle and Tacoma have experienced a significant decline, causing concern for businesses across Washington. The Northwest Seaport Alliance reported a 26% year-over-year drop in international imports. This marks a decrease of nearly 25% from the previous week. Port officials noted that the slowdown is already affecting small… Read More
Despite the White House’s release of updated tariff figures last week, there is much still to be negotiated between Washington and its trade partners. Late last week, U.S. President Donald Trump announced updated tariff rates for 67 nations, including nine from Southeast Asia, which are set to come into effect on August 7. However, given the unpredictability… Read More
