Data Shows How Trade Policy Has Changed Across Global Crises
In a recent webinar, experts discuss how different nations react under pressure.
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US-China Trade Relations: Experts Size up Possible Shifts
In a recent webinar, Flexport Chief Economist Phil Levy moderated a talk on how trade agreements and alliances may shift under the new Biden administration.
Biden Trade Policy: No Shake-ups Yet—Too Soon to Tell?
Flexport Chief Economist Phil Levy shares insights from the first week of the new presidential administration, including continuity in the approach to trade with China.
How Countermeasures on Goods Impact a Shifting US-EU Trade Relationship
A year-old EU-US dispute surrounding aircraft manufacturers has led to tariff countermeasures on both sides. Most recently, the EU imposed punitive duties beyond aircraft parts to include aluminum, bicycles, and other products. See how to prepare as customs duties evolve amid…
How the Global Trade Agenda Might Change with a New President
In the days following the US election, the outcome is still uncertain. But one this is clear: The new US president will likely have to work with a Senate in which Republicans have a narrow majority, and a House controlled by Democrats. With big questions ahead, businesses await…
As the US Election Nears, How Would a Biden Presidency Impact Trade?
Former Vice President Joe Biden, the Democratic Party’s presumptive presidential nominee, has released a plan to rebuild and secure supply chains, particularly in regard to the United States’ critical equipment reservoir. What can importers expect in terms of global trade…
Concerns Rise Over Possible Trade War Second Wave
USMCA is now officially in effect and like most of what we’ve seen in the realm of trade agreements in the past couple years, it leaves uncertainty. And, it comes at a time when the rumblings of another possible trade war have already been starting to sound.
UK Announces New Tariff in Preparation for Brexit
In an effort to get a leg up on trade talks post-Brexit, the United Kingdom (UK) has announced a new UK Global Tariff (UKGT), set to go into effect January 1, 2021. Taking four main approaches to the new tariff, the UK government published details on May 19, which are contained…