March 31, 2025 — As the world holds its breath, the United States stands on the precipice of a seismic shift in global trade. President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs are much anticipated, set to be announced on April 2—what he’s dubbed “Liberation Day”—and promise to redefine America’s economic relationships with its trading partners. With markets […]
Most people watching the ongoing war in Ukraine are focused on the daily bombardment of cities and the subsequent fleeing of women and children across the Ukraine border to Poland and Moldovia. The intense shelling by the Russians has left Mariupol looking like a dystopian city. However, there is another ugly side to this war: […]
For over a year the United States has been witnessing crippling supply chain gridlock caused by unprecedented demand by consumers and the lack of capacity in most posts to handle the ever-increasing vessels calling at the ports. The situation is particularly alarming on the west coast. At one point during the November-December period of 2021, […]
IVO ADAMU Donald Trump was elected President of the United States in November of 2016. During his inaugural address in January of 2017, he proclaimed his America-First doctrine. This doctrine puts America’s interest foremost in dealing with another country. Trump complained consistently about China taking advantage of the U.S. economically and vowed to impose tariffs […]
IVO ADAMU The discussion on major news outlets and social media in the United States in the past week has been the feud between Jeff Bezos and President Joe Biden. And it is all about inflation. How did it get so bad and who to be blamed for it? But what is inflation and why […]
The Economic and Financial Community of Central African States (CEMAC) was created in 1994 to foster the economic and financial integration of its members (#Cameroon, #Gabon, Central African Republic, #Chad, Equatorial Guinea, and the Republic of Congo). More than twenty-five years after its creation, there seems to be little to show in terms of robust […]
50 expert tips on logistics planning and strategy Categories of Tips Guidelines for integrating supply chains Logistics techniques for efficient fulfillment Including robotic collaboration Pointers for managing your logistics team and suppliers Guidelines for enhancing customer satisfaction Let’s Get Started Guidelines for integrating supply chains 1. Establish a flexible, unified purchasing process. 2. Create space […]
Introduction A process called “drawback processing” enables companies to recoup the customs duties, taxes, and other charges they made on imported goods. By enabling businesses to benefit from trade agreements with other nations, it aids in maximizing their profits. Traditional drawback processing and automated drawback processing are the two main varieties. Each import transaction must […]