WTO Blog | Data Blog - Fertilizer trade impacted by Strait of Hormuz conflict

Urea and phosphates trade has been disrupted by the Strait of Hormuz activities 

Updated Global Guidance for International Mail-7.7.26.pdf

International Mail Duty Payment Sheet.xlsx

This process is effective July 24 2026 The attached is an example of required data elements 

USPS chief wants agency to improve end-to-end shipping visibility | Supply Chain Dive

USPS seeks to compete with FedEx and UPS.

Transpacific ocean rates fueled by early peak, frontloading | Supply Chain Dive

Increases are attributed to an early peak season

South Carolina Ports closing terminal temporarily to rein in costs | Supply Chain Dive

Starting August 1 Leatherman Terminal freight will be diverted to other terminals. MSC uses this terminal 

The Next Phase of USMCA

EMTC provides diverse opinions on trade topics for our reader's consideration.

Why tariffs didn’t sink the home retail industry

Shein finally wins China's approval for Hong Kong IPO, in third attempt to go public

Chinese Communist Party has cleared the Hong Kong IPO  with a valuation of $40-50M.  This is significantly don from its $100M valuation in 2022

Industry groups weigh in on USTR's proposed forced labor tariffs