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Trump’s tariff barrage knocks Wall St. futures lower

Reuters | July 11, 2025 | International Trade

Trump said on Thursday the U.S. would impose a 35% levy on imports from Canada, starting next month. He also floated a blanket 15% or 20% tariff rate on other countries, a step up from the current 10% baseline rate.

EU waits on Trump letter as markets digest latest tariff salvo

Reuters | July 11, 2025 | International Trade

The EU initially hoped to strike a comprehensive trade agreement, including zero-for-zero tariffs on industrial goods, but months of difficult talks have led to the realization it will probably have to settle for an interim agreement and hope something better can still be negotiated.

ITS Logistics Announces ITS Engage: A Centralized Ecosystem for Shippers, Carriers, and Supply Chain Partners

ITS Logistics | July 10, 2025 | Shipping Technology

ITS’s proprietary technology initiatives creating a modern supply chain “powered by AI and delivered by people.”

Maritime

AJOT Newsroom | July 10, 2025

Crowley adds newest LNG ship to fleet expanding Caribbean and Central American service

Tiscapa will offer service connecting U.S. and Dominican Republic

Signal Ocean Dry Weekly Report: Spotlight on Brazilian corn shipments

AJOT Newsroom | July 10, 2025 | Maritime | Bulk

Chart of the Week: Spotlight on Brazilian corn shipments

Trump calls wind, solar bad for power grid. Texas shows otherwise

Reuters | July 10, 2025 | Energy | Alternative

President Donald Trump claims that rapid adoption of solar and wind power has made U.S. electricity unstable and expensive, justifying his bid to end most subsidies for renewable energy.

Combilift receives its 3rd Red Dot win with its new 7-ton electric multidirectional counterbalance forklift

AJOT Newsroom | July 10, 2025 | Logistics

The recently launched Combi-CB70E earns global recognition for its ergonomic design, performance, and sustainability at the prestigious Red Dot Design Awards 2025

Red Sea insurance soars after deadly Houthi ship attacks

Reuters | July 10, 2025 | Maritime

The insurance cost of shipping goods through the Red Sea has more than doubled in recent days after Yemen's Houthis attacked and sank two ships, killing at least four seafarers after months of calm, industry sources said on Thursday.

Trump announces 50% tariff on copper effective August 1

Reuters | July 10, 2025 | International Trade | Commodity

President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday a new 50% tariff on copper to start on August 1 in a bid to promote domestic development of an industry critical to defense, electronics and automobiles.

Trump copper tariffs could help Antofagasta’s stalled US project, CEO says

Reuters | July 10, 2025 | International Trade | Commodity

Chilean copper miner Antofagasta sees opportunity for its stalled copper project in the United States following the Trump administration's move to impose 50% import tariffs on the metal, CEO Ivan Arriagada said on Thursday.

International Trade

Reuters | July 10, 2025

US again halts cattle imports from Mexico over flesh-eating screwworms

The flesh-eating livestock pest New World screwworm has advanced closer to the U.S. border with Mexico, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said, prompting Washington to block imports of Mexican cattle just days after it allowed them to resume at a port of entry in Arizona.

International Trade

Reuters | July 10, 2025

Brazil scrambles to respond to Trump’s 50% tariffs

Brazil scrambled to respond to U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of 50% tariffs on Brazilian exports, with President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva convening an urgent cabinet meeting on Thursday as officials worked to de-escalate the crisis.

Hyster makes Plant Engineering product of the year list for innovative forklift charging solution

AJOT Newsroom | July 10, 2025 | Green Shipping

Hyster announces product of the year honors for its onboard charging solution, with Plant Engineering magazine recognizing the solution with a bronze award in the electrical, power and lighting category.

driveMybox expands its European presence: Greece joins the network

AJOT Newsroom | July 10, 2025 | Trucking

driveMybox, the Hamburg-based digital container trucking platform, is pleased to announce its expansion of reach to the Southeastern Balkan countries.

Regional heatwaves likely to prompt some spot purchases - Rystad Energy’s Gas and LNG Market Update

AJOT Newsroom | July 10, 2025 | Energy

Major importing regions compete to attract LNG from other basins.

LEEA shines a light on the essential yet often overlooked lifting industry

AJOT Newsroom | July 10, 2025 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) launched its ‘Shining a light on the Industry that holds the world up’ campaign during GLAD2025 to spotlight an industry that is essential, yet often overlooked.

Value Maritime appoints commercial agent in Greece

AJOT Newsroom | July 10, 2025 | Green Shipping | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech

Dutch emission-reduction technology innovator Value Maritime has signed a commercial representation agreement with marine products, services, and equipment provider Euploia Drydocks & Services Ltd. to strengthen and expand its representation in the Greek market.

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