Ship owner says commodity freight rates close to going parabolic
An owner of commodity hauling freighters said rates for the ships are close to the point of spiking sharply higher and mirroring an unprecedented surge…
August retail sales rise despite ‘trifecta of macroeconomic headwinds’
Retail sales increased during August as consumer demand outweighed the pandemic, supply chain disruptions and other factors affecting spending, the National Retail Federation said today.
US pork exports spike with swine fever in Dominican Republic
Massive hog culling in the Dominican Republic after the outbreak of a deadly swine disease has led the country to stock up on U.S. pork.
NRF to host inaugural Supply Chain 360 event in 2022
The National Retail Federation today announced its new annual NRF Supply Chain 360 event that will convene the retail industry’s leading professionals in the fields…
NRF welcomes Durbin effort on Dreamers but calls on Congress to also do more on ‘broken’ immigration system
The National Retail Federation today welcomed a move by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Richard Durbin to give permanent U.S. residency to participants in the Deferred…
U.K., India to start free trade deal discussions later this year
India and the U.K. will start negotiations for a free trade deal later this year, including a series of working groups from this month, the…
NRF voices strong opposition to business tax rate increases
The National Retail Federation is speaking out against the proposed business tax rate increases intended to offset the costs of the $3.5 trillion budget resolution…
Americans to pay up for organic eggs after trade spat with India
Americans could soon be paying more for organic eggs, and it’s largely because of a trade spat the U.S. is having with India.
Readout of Ambassador TAI’S meeting with South Korea’s Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo
United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai today met with South Korea’s Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo.
Gabon’s climate law draws it closer to carbon trade ambition
Gabon has passed legislation that will pave the way for the world’s second most-forested country to begin trade in carbon credits.
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