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For importers, taking advantage of the strong dollar hasn’t been easy
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Justin Ho
Oct 4, 2022
Foreign vendors often prefer to be paid in U.S. dollars instead of their local currencies. Others are adding energy surcharges.
The film industry needs customs brokers too
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Sean McHenry
Sep 30, 2022
Olivia Van Dyke, CEO of Film Logic Customs Brokers, talks about the unique challenges of shipping the things that make movie magic happen.
As economies worldwide struggle with inflation, Japan faces another problem: a weak yen
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Justin Ho
Sep 22, 2022
As many central banks raise interest rates, the Bank of Japan is keeping them low to prop up the economy. That leads to a depreciated currency.
These small businesses still feel supply chain pressures, even if data says they're easing
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Justin Ho
Jul 19, 2022
Shipping costs, wait times and sourcing materials are still a big problem for business owners in South Carolina and Calif.
As baby formula plant reopens, can the U.S. diversify the marketplace?
Jul 11, 2022
Almost all the formula bought in the U.S. is made domestically, and imports face multiple barriers.
Customs brokers are caught in the middle of China tariffs debate
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Sean McHenry
Jul 8, 2022
As the White House decides the fate of the Trump-era taxes, customs broker Gretchen Blough is dealing with more uncertainty.
More than 40% of baby formula out of stock, data company says
May 13, 2022
Just four companies make most of the baby formula in the U.S. After a recall and plant closure at one, there's not enough supply to meet the need.
For public good, not for profit.
The trade deficit was partly to blame for the hit to GDP. But there's a silver lining.
Apr 28, 2022
Global turmoil put a cap on U.S. exports, while the easing of supply chain snags allowed Americans to import more.
Trade deals improve relations with U.S. allies — gradually
Mar 23, 2022
A new trade deal with the U.K. will erase Trump-era tariffs on steel and aluminum imported into the U.S., and motorcycles and whiskey exported to the U.K.
Some small businesses see silver linings in the janky supply chain
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Justin Ho
Dec 8, 2021
Smaller companies are more nimble than big department stores, allowing them to take advantage of the situation.