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US business entities are relieved that Trump pulled the threat of added tariffs on Mexican goods over the weekend. A preliminary deal was made, but whether that deal will hold will remain to be seen. The tariffs were threatened initially … Continue reading →

There is no word yet on the outcome of the trade talks but there is a lot of noise on Capitol Hill around the tariff issue.  American Shipper published an article today quoting House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard … Continue reading →

Recent months have brought about major thunderstorms and flooding across the United States Midwest. Farmers have lost fields of crops and rivers have swelled to well beyond normal levels. This flooding has brought about a transportation halt due to the … Continue reading →

Not long after the lockdown at Canada ports began yesterday, a tentative agreement was negotiated in Vancouver, and the lock out was ended. The details on the final agreement are pending the ratification vote by Union membership and will not be released until … Continue reading →

Yesterday President Trump made an dramatic announcement that unless the flow of immigration from Mexico is halted, the United States will impose a 5% tariff on all goods coming out of Mexico. This announcement, needless to say, would have a … Continue reading →

After lengthy negotiations and Union’s strike notice,  the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) has formally locked out longshore employees, members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) – Canada as of 8AM this morning. Please see below BCMEA … Continue reading →

Join WSSA, in association with Women of the Vine & Spirits, for a special live webinar:  The Ultimate Guide to the Craft Beverage Modernization Act Thursday, June 20, 2019 1pm PST / 4pm EST Join host, Alison Leavitt, Managing Director … Continue reading →