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Sea Freight Rates From Asia Continue to Fall
Maritime container rates from Asia continued to fall last week, surpassing the lows recorded in early 2024. This decline was driven by a combination of factors: the post-Chinese New Year holiday slowdown, effects from new services from shipping line alliances that are...
Crude Oil Prices: Recovery Between Volatility and Geopolitical Factors.
Crude oil prices have recovered after hitting their lowest levels since November 2021, amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and renewed efforts by China to boost consumption. After reaching these periodic lows, oil prices stabilized slightly above...
Trump and the New Wave of Duties: Impact on Trade and Logistics
After a month of postponement, President Donald Trump has introduced a 25 percent tariff on all imports from Mexico and Canada into the United States, along with an additional 10 percent increase on Chinese goods. However, the Commerce Secretary said ongoing...
United States and Democratic Republic of Congo: Negotiations for a Critical Minerals Agreement
The United States is conducting “exploratory talks” with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on a potential agreement that would grant it access to the African country's critical minerals in exchange for military support. The news, reported by the Financial Times,...