It’s the summer of 2025, and if you’re in manufacturing, tech, or defense, you know rare earths aren’t just a buzzword they’re the backbone of everything from electric cars to advanced missiles. So when the U.S. and China announced a rare earth “breakthrough” pact earlier this year, many hoped the supply crunch was finally over….

If you feel like there’s a sudden rush in global shipping lanes this year, you’re not imagining things. Around the world, importers are in a full-on sprint to get goods across borders before a wave of new tariffs hits. The result? A remarkable, if temporary, surge in global trade that’s reshaping how companies manage their…

President Donald Trump reignited global trade tensions on Friday, threatening to impose a 50% tariff on all imports from the European Union and warning Apple that iPhones not made in the United States could face a 25% tariff. The announcement, made via social media, sent shockwaves through financial markets and raised the stakes in ongoing…

The recent U.S.-China trade truce has sent ripples through the direct-to-consumer (DTC) import industry. With tariffs on Chinese goods dropping from 145% to 30% for a 90-day window, brands, marketplaces, and consumers are all recalibrating. But the story is more complex than a simple cost cut—especially for e-commerce giants and small sellers who built their…

In a major breakthrough for global trade, President Donald J. Trump has announced a new agreement with China that dramatically reduces tariffs, suspends retaliation, and sets the stage for ongoing economic dialogue between the world’s two largest economies. The deal, reached after intensive negotiations in Geneva, is being hailed by the White House as a…

Surging Exports Beat Forecasts, Imports Disappoint Amid Domestic Demand Woes China’s export sector showed robust growth, with surging exports at the fastest pace in nearly 1.5 years in August, signaling manufacturers rushing out orders to avoid anticipated tariffs from various trade partners. In contrast, import figures fell short of expectations, reflecting weak domestic demand. The…

Labor negotiations between the US Maritime Alliance (USMX) and the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) have reached a critical point, with a looming threat of a massive strike at US East and Gulf Coast ports. In this blog, we will delve into the key issues, potential implications, and the calls for intervention to avert a crisis…