US cities located in states won by Trump would be most hurt by Canadian tariffs, an analysis finds
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. cities most vulnerable to a trade war with Canada turn out to largely be in the states that helped return Donald Trump to the White House — a sign of the possible political risk he’s taking with his tariff plans. A new analysis released Thursday by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce detailed […]
Copper prices have soared as the US threatens tariffs on the metal and China boosts its economy
NEW YORK (AP) — Copper prices have hit record highs as an ongoing trade war between the U.S. and its key trading partners threatens to squeeze supplies of the vital metal. Buyers in the U.S. have been stocking up on copper ahead of potential tariffs. Future prices for the base metal hit $5.21 per pound […]
Canadian Prime Minister Carney says trade war is hurting Americans, noting consumer confidence
TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday U.S. President Donald Trump‘s trade war is hurting Americans, noting that American consumer confidence is at a multi-year low. Carney also said the kinship that exists between U.S. and Canada is under more strain than at any point in the two countries storied histories. “His trade war is hurting American consumers [&[...]
Port of Charleston adds direct connection to Mediterranean market
The Port of Charleston’s new ocean carrier deployments will be increasing from 25 to 29 weekly services. The services will continue to include prime markets such as Asia and Europe, according to an SC Ports news release. Two of the weekly services will be first-in-calls from Asia, one of which being the fastest transit from […]
Caught in the middle, this US oddity at the border is grappling with Trump’s trade war with Canada
POINT ROBERTS, Wash. (AP) — In the northwest corner of Washington state lies a quirky U.S. exclave so dependent on Canada‘s goodwill that the strain of President Donald Trump‘s tariff war is inescapable — in the sole grocery store, at any of the three eateries, and for the many residents who never voted for him. […]
The First 100 Days: What to Expect
In anticipation of a new president taking office, BridgeTower Media spoke with experts across several industries — agriculture, banking and finance, energy, health care and manufacturing — to explore how the incoming Trump administration might affect those industries. The stories in this feature provide expert insights into what organizations can expect as a new administration […]
MADE IN THE USA: What Trump presidency could mean for manufacturing
When a new presidential administration is elected, the future becomes a guessing game. In the four years following Donald Trump‘s ascendancy to the presidency on Jan. 20, businesses and consumers will be forced to adjust to new policies affecting supply chain and distribution channels, which could create opportunities and challenges for the U.S. economy. For […]
As dockworkers strike continues, experts weigh potential supply chain impacts
The situation remains at a stalemate following the first day of a historic strike by the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) at ports from Maine to Texas. Thousands of ILA members joined the picket line as a midnight deadline passed Monday evening — with no deal reached between ILA and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX), […]
Fed’s Fifth District shows modest economic growth
The economy in the Federal Reserve’s Fifth District (a multistate region including Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, West Virginia and Maryland) grew modestly in recent weeks, according to the latest edition of the Federal Reserve’s Beige Book, released May 29. Published eight times per year, the Beige Book is based on anecdotal information about economic conditions […]