International Trade

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Global trade activity shows green shoots of recovery, led by strong growth in China and the US

AJOT | April 17, 2024 | International Trade

New data from Tradeshift's Q1 Index of Global Trade Health paints an encouraging picture for global trade, with robust growth observed in China and the US, alongside indications of a rebound in global demand for manufactured goods...

DAT: Refrigerated truckload rates fell in March on modest volumes

AJOT | April 17, 2024 | International Trade | Trade Regulation

S&P Global: Global defaults are still high despite dipping in March

AJOT | April 17, 2024 | International Trade

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Hearing on the President’s 2024 Trade Policy Agenda

AJOT | April 16, 2024 | International Trade

Testimony of Ambassador Katherine Tai before the House Ways and Means Committee Hearing on the President’s 2024 Trade Policy Agenda

United States requests second USMCA Rapid Response Labor Mechanism Dispute Settlement Panel

AJOT | April 16, 2024 | International Trade

Lower economic growth and trade disruptions in 2024 impact development

AJOT | April 16, 2024 | International Trade

S&P Global: “This Week In Credit”: Weekly defaults remain at year-to-date high

AJOT | April 16, 2024 | International Trade | By The Numbers

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El Niño drives southern African Millers to seek Brazil corn

Bloomberg | April 15, 2024 | International Trade

Zimbabwe is considering importing corn from Brazil for the first time since 2014 as the El Niño weather pattern withers crops in the country and its neighbors.

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Metal traders get ready for fireworks after LME Russia ban

Bloomberg | April 15, 2024 | International Trade

Metal traders are bracing for dramatic moves after the London Metal Exchange responded to new US and UK sanctions by banning deliveries of any Russian supplies produced after midnight on Friday.

Oil traders weigh risks of Iran-Israel conflict in tight market

Bloomberg | April 15, 2024 | International Trade

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US betting on energy shift to stem decades of disappearing farms

The US is betting the transition to cleaner energy combined with massive infrastructure investments will reverse a persistent decline in family farms, creating new revenue opportunities for growers while boosting their ability to compete overseas.

Census data shows retail sales grew in March amid early easter, bigger tax refunds and more jobs

AJOT | April 15, 2024 | International Trade

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Expected rise in war risk premiums and freight rates amid geopolitical tensions

AJOT | April 15, 2024 | International Trade

In a significant escalation of tensions in the Middle East, Iran's capture of the MSC Aries, a container ship linked to Israel, has reverberated throughout the maritime industry. This development, occurring before the missile attacks on Saturday, April 13, 2024, underscores the deepening conflict in the region...

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Rate chokehold on world economy is set to loosen only slowly

Bloomberg | April 15, 2024 | International Trade

The high tide for global interest rates has passed, but respite for the world economy may be limited as policymakers stay wary at the threat of inflation.

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CNBC/NRF retail monitor: Sales grew in March amid wage grains and easing inflation for goods

AJOT | April 12, 2024 | International Trade

Retail sales grew at a steady pace in March, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released today by the National Retail Federation.

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Apparel and footwear industry calls for 16 year AGOA renewal

AJOT | April 12, 2024 | International Trade

Currently set to expire in September 2025, AGOA is a pivotal trade preference program that provides duty-free access to the U.S. market, fostering economic growth and opportunity between the U.S. and eligible African countries. This program is the cornerstone of the U.S. economic relationship with Sub-Saharan Africa...