GLOBAL MARKET INSIGHTS
Keeping you updated on the latest industry news.
The Growing Wave of Discontent Disrupts Trade Flows Across Europe
Countries across Europe continue to face industrial actions and mass protests as high inflation, mounting costs of living, and economic policies push workers across the ... Read More
New CBP Entry Requirement for Goods Produced in China
As you know, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced back in October that it would require additional information for all entries containing China-origin goods, ... Read More
Importing Food, Pet Food, or Dietary Supplements? What You Need to Know About New FDA Guidance for Complying with FSVP Requirements
The FDA has released new guidance for how food importers can comply with the requirements of the FSVP. The guidance is applicable for all importers ... Read More
Portugal’s Dockworkers Stage Prolonged Nationwide Strike, Paralyzing the Country’s Import and Export Operations
Ports across Portugal, Madeira, and the Azores have reported significant disruptions after members of the National Union of Workers of Port Administrations (SNTAP) walked off ... Read More
USTR Extends All Currently Valid Section 301 Tariff Exclusions
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has extended the Section 301 tariff exclusions for all products previously reinstated ... Read More
Rail Unions Push Out Date for Potential Strike
The threat of a nationwide rail strike has been pushed back to early December after BMWED agreed to extend their cooling off period to align ... Read More
Chinese Officials Enforce Tighter COVID Restrictions, Production Takes a Hit
New COVID-19 cases continue to surge across China despite the country’s draconian containment policies. Nationwide, new infections climbed to 7,475 on November 7 according to ... Read More
Second Rail Union Rejects Deal, Increasing the Likelihood of Nationwide Strike
In a further blow, another rail union - the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen - has voted down the proposed contract with the Class I railroads, ... Read More
U.S. Grapples with Gas and Diesel Shortages
The U.S. exported a record amount of crude and fuel last week, despite a growing domestic shortage of gasoline and diesel supplies ... Read More
