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Port of Oakland peak season: steady growth seen, tariffs loom

AJOT | June 22, 2018 | Ports & Terminals

US tariffs draw another retaliation threat, as Russia joins in

Bloomberg | June 22, 2018 | International Trade

Intermodal

Matt Guasco | Top Story | June 22, 2018

33’ Twin Trailers, the debate rolls on

Earlier this month the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) held their annual meeting with Congress to discuss various topics important to 3-PLs and cargo owners. On their agenda was the issue of nationwide approval for the use of twin 33’ trailers on our highways.

International Trade

Bloomberg | Top Story | June 22, 2018

GM building Chevy Blazer in Mexico risks provoking Trump’s ire

Just as U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening tariffs on imported autos, General Motors Co. plans to resurrect the Chevrolet Blazer, this time as a sleeker sport utility vehicle -- made in Mexico.

Europe hits back at Trump’s tariffs as global tensions mount

Bloomberg | June 22, 2018 | International Trade

White House split over hardline response to China trade war

Bloomberg | June 21, 2018 | International Trade

Some White House officials are trying to restart talks with China to avoid a trade war before U.S. tariffs on Chinese products take effect July 6, three people familiar with the plans said, setting up a battle with others in the administration who favor a harder line.

Who doesn’t love a trade war?

Bloomberg | June 21, 2018 | International Trade

The toll of Trump’s trade war: Damage to more than just Daimler

Bloomberg | June 21, 2018 | International Trade

Singapore Air CEO sees risk to cargo yields beyond trade dispute

Bloomberg | June 21, 2018 | Air Cargo

Trade war could give Airbus an edge over Boeing in China

Bloomberg | June 21, 2018 | Air Cargo | International Trade

In the perennial battle between Boeing Co. and Airbus SE, China has for years tried to keep orders on an even keel between the duopoly. Now, thanks to U.S. President Donald Trump, the American planemaker is at risk of losing its meager lead in the world’s second-biggest aviation market.

Trump’s metal tariffs have yielded more than $775 million

Bloomberg | June 21, 2018 | International Trade

The Trump administration has collected more than $775 million so far from its metal import tariffs, as lawmakers from both parties blasted the duties and said the process for requests by companies for exclusions must improve.

Ross shrugs off Powell’s warning on trade as China tariffs loom

Bloomberg | June 21, 2018 | International Trade

2018 AgTC Ocean Carrier Performance Survey results announced

AJOT | June 21, 2018 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

At the 30th Annual Meeting of the Agriculture Ocean Transportation Coalition, in Tacoma, WA in front of 500 leaders of the agriculture and forest products export and import community, ocean carriers, port authorities and other service providers, the results of the 13th Annual AgTC Ocean Carrier Performance Survey were announced.

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