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The countdown for bringing Chinese goods into the U.S. ahead of new import duties is now underway. But it’s unclear whether the sequel will match last year’s container crush due to high inventories and sourcing changes. As FreightWaves reported, last week’s breakdown in trade talks between the two world’s largest economies pushed President Donald Trump […]

White House makes sudden u-turn on tariff truce, upsetting calm in financial markets. President Donald Trump ended the spring truce in the U.S.-China trade war this weekend, with  threat to go forward with higher tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese imports. He also upped the ante with a promise to add tariffs on another $325 […]

President Trump’s executive order would create new transportation option for capacity-constrained LNG markets.

Executive orders aim to foster oil and gas permitting, but Trump’s own trade policies also put kibosh on rapidly growing export markets.

Outlook for U.S. container imports back to normal levels after 2018’s pre-tariff front loading, but with this administration, you never know.

Problems with some U.S. crude oil exports, more concerns for the IMO2020 switch, and the lessening impact of Donald Trump’s oil tweets.

Mexico’s current economic boom is providing business for the country’s cross-border shipping industry, but also emphasizing the industry’s growing pains.

Also this week: another hint at what IMO2020 might do to prices; more signs that the OPEC cuts are real and are taking hold.

World’s largest ocean freight forwarder continues to grow volume, but impact of liner alliances also take toll on margins.

Delay in tariffs comes after a week of talks in Washington with Chinese officials; but the threat certainly good for volumes coming into Seattle.

A 25 percent tariff on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods destined for the U.S. may get delayed again, but supply chain uncertainty persists.

Foxconn Technology Group (OTC US: FXCNY) created more uncertainty for its suppliers on Friday when it announced that it’s recommitting to building a liquid crystal display monitor (LCD) factory in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin according to the Wall Street Journal.

Germany’s Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy Peter Altmaier announced earlier this week that European nations were ready to build the necessary infrastructure to import liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the U.S. At this time, Europe has 28 ‘regasification’ import terminals.

Among news of poor performance in the Chinese economy, one of the most distressing signals for foreign retailers and manufacturers is Apple’s announcement on Wednesday that the company had reduced revenue expectations due to poor iPhone sales in China.

Weeklong crackdown readied for I-94; Carbon tax in France results in widespread riots.

Two largest economies agree to halt hostilities through first quarter after a year of trade saber rattling.

Freight forwarder’s leading indicator of trade is still positive, but growth has slowed with ocean freight showing the most decline.

Trucking executive points to final mile delivery as draining driver pool, so think about that on Cyber Monday.

While transportation was not a front-of-the-ticket issue for politicians in the midterm elections, there were some significant developments when it came to funding projects across the country.

Speaking at the American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) 2nd Annual Economic Summit on Thursday in Washington, DC, ATA President & CEO Chris Spear touted the accomplishments of the association but told attendees now is not the time to become complacent.