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

Swiss see ‘good chance’ for lasting 15% tariff deal with US

Predictability and stability matter to  companies

German exports rise unexpectedly in May

CBP scores big for America during FIFA World Cup 2026™ | U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Trump just yanked Iran’s oil lifeline after it struck three tankers in Hormuz: ‘Iran will only reap benefits if they exhibit good behavior’

The wind down period ends on July 17 

Donald Trump rips Spain at NATO summit, demands trade cuts

This is a story to follow if you source or sell in Spain