From ‘fantastic’ to ‘spoiled’: How Japan’s trade effort to woo Trump backfired
When Japanese Premier Shigeru Ishiba first met Donald Trump in February, his plan to placate the protectionist president's long-held frustration with Tokyo on trade was…
South Africa says Trump’s 30% tariff based on inaccurate view of their trade relations
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa pushed back against U.S. President Donald Trump's imposition of a 30% tariff, saying that it was based on an inaccurate…
Auto winners and losers of proposed EU-US export mechanism
Brussels is considering pursuing a potential arrangement that would allow European automakers that produce and export cars from the United States to import vehicles from…
Descartes releases July Global Shipping Report
Descartes Systems Group released its July Global Shipping Report for logistics and supply chain professionals.
Global trade grew $300 billion in the first half of 2025, led by US imports and EU exports
But persistent policy uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and signs of slowing global growth pose risks for trade in the second half of the year.
Why China’s ultimatum to Myanmar rebels threatens global supply of heavy rare earths
The global supply of heavy rare earths hinges in part on the outcome of a months-long battle between a rebel army and the Chinese-backed military…
United Airlines to restart services to Israel
United Airlines said on Tuesday that it would restart its services to Tel Aviv, Israel, on July 21.
Trump unveils 25% tariffs on goods from Japan, South Korea in letters to leaders
President Donald Trump said on Monday the U.S. would impose a 25% tariff on imports from Japan and South Korea beginning Aug. 1 as he…
BRICS tariff to be applied only if they adopt policies deemed ‘anti-American’, source says
The Trump administration will not immediately impose a new 10% tariff against members of the developing nation BRICS bloc, but will proceed if countries take…
How will the wet season affect capesize demand from West Africa?
In our recent report on how bauxite exports from Guinea are driving capesize demand, Signal explored how surging demand for bauxite from China has led…
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