U.S. – China trade war

Risks based on cargo moving through Los Angeles/Long Beach ports

The Port of Long Beach and Port of Oakland said exports were up, but imports down when compared to October 2018.

Growth from last year’s front loading makes for tough comps, as trade war upsets seasonal patterns.

A United Nations report concludes U.S. consumers and Chinese exporters are the primary losers in the trade war. Taiwan, Mexico, Europe and Vietnam are net beneficiaries.

India gains $755 million in U.S. exports in H1 2019; OPEC braces for drastic drop in oil demand; Tesla is charging ahead in the electric car space.

Truck maker TRATON Group S reported higher revenue and profit for the first nine months of the year, but warned of a tougher 2020 with an accelerating slump in orders and global economic uncertainty.

In a thinly veiled swipe at President Trump’s trade policy, the U.N. says protectionism will result in weaker maritime demand over the next five years.

Ben Thrower writes about the importance of American agriculture – not just to the U.S. population, but to the country’s trade negotiations.

If container carriers refrain from adding too much capacity, transpacific freight rates may rise in coming months, says Drewry Shipping Consultants.

Read what Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is doing to stay relevant and its importance to U.S.-international trade.

Lost in the US-China’s trade war’s impact on imports is the devastating effect on US exports

Toy maker Hasbro reported lower third-quarter earnings, citing tariffs on Chinese products and higher supply chain costs.

The abrupt retirement of Jim Barber, UPS’ CEO heir-apparent, overshadows company’s third-quarter results

Retail is expected to be the great savior of the 4th quarter economy. Hopefully retaill shipment volumes are not an indication of things to come.

September saw China record its lowest monthly export growth to the U.S. since 1996 as the trade war inflicted more damage.

Big air trade drops with major trading partners leaves industry looking for backfill

Port of Los Angeles container volumes dipped in September and its executive director called for a negotiated settlement of the U.S.-China trade ware.

The transfer of production out of China to avoid U.S. tariffs of up to 25% is having a tangible impact on global trade flows.

Export and import volumes falling well below earlier estimates as economy slows and trade tensions rise.

Global post delegates approve compromise allowing USPS to hike international rates, keeping the U.S. in the UPU