Articles by tag: imports
The rapid increase of Mexican steel imports can have some dire consequences in the near future for the American economy. Several years ago the U.S. and Mexico agreed to a tariff deal that would allow Mexican steel to be imported duty-free into the U.S., while also under the terms that it would not exceed a […]
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Wavelengths: Supply Chain Delays and Disruptions, Part 1
Connectivity is key. Delays are not. Daniel Litwin, the Voice of B2B, discussed major supply chain issues in the global economy and how they are creating broadband issues throughout the United States with Barry Holt, VP of Global Cable Operations at Amphenol Broadband Solutions. “We’re a global presence…the 25% tariff on a lot of the […]
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What Do China’s Import & Exports Mean for the Rest of the World?
China, the world’s largest exporter, has reported its latest import and export numbers – and they might surprise you. While exports came up shy of projected growth (but still saw a 27.9% jump), the country’s import numbers exploded. The country saw a 51.1% spike in import value, the fastest pace it’s seen in a decade. […]
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2020 US Retail Imports Exceeded Expectation Amid Pandemic
Even with retail struggling through a difficult 2020 in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, a monthly Global Port Tracker report, published by NRF and Hackett Associates, suggests that the United States may still set records for retail imports. These imports are measured in Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units, or TEU, which equal roughly one shipping […]