China tariffs
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Asia-Pacific
Port Report: Clock starts for latest front-load of Chinese imports to U.S.
The countdown for bringing Chinese goods into the U.S. ahead of new import duties is now underway. But it’s unclear…
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Airfreight
China vows to take countermeasures after U.S. 25 percent tariff hike
Beijing has sworn to institute countermeasures to combat a huge increase in tariffs, from 15 percent to 25 percent, that…
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News
U.S. – China trade uncertainty weighs on grain volumes
The uncertainty over whether and when the U.S. and China will reach a trade agreement this year is creating a…
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Asia-Pacific
China-U.S. tensions hurt confidence and re-route APAC supply chains
Political tensions in the Washington-Beijing bilateral relationship are making the China-based U.S. business community uneasy. Tariffs are being blamed for…
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Airfreight
Atlas Air posts solid quarter, full-year results; tees up bullish 2019 outlook
A solid year with more on tap for 2019, Atlas says.
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Legal issues
China tariff uncertainty clouds container supply chain outlook
A 25 percent tariff on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods destined for the U.S. may get delayed again, but…
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Economics
Legislation giving Trump more tariff authority on shaky ground
Upheaval caused by the U.S.-China trade war has some freight interests uneasy about giving Trump more tariff power.
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Canada
Proposed Chinese grain buy could boost prices, railroad volumes
Missing USDA data on wheat stockpiles has traders reacting cautiously.
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Market Update
Apple lowers revenue expectations as China’s market slows
Among news of poor performance in the Chinese economy, one of the most distressing signals for foreign retailers and manufacturers…
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Economics
Monthly ISM index showed considerable softening in December
Supply and purchasing managers look for geopolitical clarity.
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