Updates on Trump Tariffs
January 22 President Donald Trump announced plans to impose a 10% tariff on imports from China starting February 1, as
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Current Events
MARKET BRIEF | January 2025
ILA Strike Averted The night of January 9, the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX)
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ILA Strike Updates
January 9 Last night, the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) reached a tentative agreement
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MARKET BRIEF | December 2024
Canada Post Workers Return to Work Canada Post workers have ended their strike and are returning to work following a
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MARKET BRIEF | November 2024
ILA-USMX Negotiations Stall over Automation The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) have hit another
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MARKET BRIEF | October 2024
ILA Continues Fight on Automation Even though the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) agreed to go back to work, ending their
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MARKET BRIEF | September 2024
Impending ILA East & Gulf Coast Strikes The upcoming September 30 expiration of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) labor agreement
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Canada Rail Strike Updates
August 23 – EDITED After less than 24 hours, the lockout of Canada’s rail carriers came to an end late
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MARKET BRIEF | August 2024
Canadian Rail Strike Update As the deadline for negotiations approaches, Canada is bracing for a potentially disruptive nationwide rail strike
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MARKET BRIEF | July 2024
Hurricane Beryl Impact On July 8, Hurricane Beryl made landfall in Houston, Texas, as a Category 1 storm, causing wind
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MARKET BRIEF | June 2024
Major Effects from Singapore Congestion The Port of Singapore is experiencing peak levels of congestion, and the situation has become
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