'Something Will Have To Give': IMF Issues Dire Warning to Biden Administration (msn.com)

A consideration for business planning in 2024-25: The US has the ninth highest debt to GDP ratio at 129%. Target debt to GDP ratio for economic growth is 77%.   

Unveiling the World of Trade Compliance Careers: A Path Less Traveled (globaltradejobs.com)

Great article from our partner Globaltradejobs.com

Wenstrup Introduces Bill to Prevent U.S. Trade Policy Favoring Foreign E-Commerce | U.S. Representative (house.gov)

 A Foreign Trade Zone receives B2B containerloads of foreign goods  that are not in the US for Customs purposes only (all other laws apply). This bill allows the contents of the container to be distributed as B2C duty free under de minimis.

SBA T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined (sbathrive.com)

Application Deadline is April 28. 

Owner of ship in Baltimore bridge collapse asks cargo owners to help cover salvage costs (msn.com)

As expected, General Order will apply to Dali cargo. 

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Preliminary Terms with Samsung Electronics to Establish Leading-Edge Semiconductor Ecosystem in Central Texas | U.S. Department of Commerce

USPS got billions in financial aid, and now says it needs more (msn.com)

Stamp prices likely rising in July.   FY2024 USPS projected loss $8B   2022- $107B debt relieved by Congress   Read more 

Zeepay secures equity investment for expansion. (itnewsafrica.com)

APO Group - Africa Newsroom / Press release | United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Launches the Africa Trade Desk through Prosper Africa (africa-newsroom.com)

The Trade Desk addresses Africa's agriculture export markets particularly in South Africa

Report: US must enhance critical minerals strategy in Africa (voanews.com)

The State Dept reports that the US is nearly 100% reliant on China (primarily) for critical minerals used in various electronics  DRC and Zambia are key cobalt producers.  EMTC provides perspectives and information for  your consideration