Supply Chain Research

U.S. seaborne imports snapped a 23 month growth streak in February – surprisingly China wasn’t the only major driver of decline. Nearly one year on from the imposition of steel duties in the U.S. most applicants for leniency are proving successful. Also: China’s export downturn can be blamed on demand for consumer products and extreme seasonality; Brazil sours on Indian sugar subsidies after shipments slump; Stevedores win with employment growth as ports cure congestion; No date for U.S.-China summit, but at least there’s no “no deal” either; Brexit Watch: Decisive week for British parli...