Auto slowdown slowing down as U.S. sales stumble on shortages July 7, 2021 U.S. automotive sales are starting to feel the drag from a shortage of key components including microchips. Sales of cars and light trucks dropped by 14.1% in June 2021 versus June 2019. Sales of foreign-made vehicles fell by 4.1%. Seaborne imports in June will determine availability for sales... Read more →
“Very Bad” Germany May Be The Wrong Target May 29, 2017 As expected the most controversial, trade-related part of President Trump’s first overseas visit was to be found at G7 trade discussions. The President’s reference to Germany being “very bad at trade” relates to the U.S. deficit with the EU of $147 billion. Germany accounted for 46% of the tot... Read more →
Hurricane Disruption Closes 50% of East Coast Port Handling October 7, 2016 The arrival of Hurricane Matthew brings port closures in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. These represented 18% of U.S. container imports, and 50% of east and gulf-coast imports in September. Supply chain risks apply to companies including Daimler, Chiquita and Hyundai. For oil and gasolin... Read more →