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(2 articles)Trade Policy & Tariffs
ModerateJul 8, 2026Hidden Duties & Taxes Kill Cross-Border Sales: What 9K Consumers Revealed
A comprehensive global survey spanning 9,000 consumers across nine international markets reveals critical friction points in cross-border e-commerce driven by pricing opacity and tax complexity. The r
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Procurement
High ImpactJul 1, 2026Why Fuel Prices Rise Fast But Fall Slow: Supply Chain Impact
Fuel price asymmetry—the phenomenon where prices rise sharply but decline gradually—represents a persistent cost headwind for transportation-dependent supply chains. Matthew Muenster, Chief Economist
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