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(2 articles)Trade Policy & Tariffs
High ImpactJul 24, 2026US Tariff Shift Creates Complexity for Global Importers
The United States has pivoted its trade enforcement strategy, replacing temporary Section 122 import surcharges with a new Section 301 tariff regime effective immediately. This shift targets imports f
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Shipping & Freight
ModerateJun 22, 2026Med Container Rate Premium Hits 2-Year High
Container shipping rates from Asia to the Mediterranean have reached a 2-year peak differential, with the Mediterranean premium surpassing $1,500 per 40-foot container according to Drewry's World Cont
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