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5 signs the trade war may be hurting the U.S. economy

After more than a year of punitive tariffs, what are the effects of the trade war on the U.S. economy?

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China’s secret weapon in the trade war

Tariffs aside, China has been quietly imposing barriers that restrict trade and protect its domestic industries.

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Commentary: DHL Global Trade Barometer update (Nov 2019)

The latest GTB points to a worsening global economic outlook, according to Eswar S. Prasad, professor of Trade Policy and Economics at Cornell University.

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In a post-oil era, Oman wants to become a key logistics hub of the world

The Middle Eastern sultanate wants to pave a new road to success by diversifying its economy, with an eye on developing the logistics sector.

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Australian exporters remain upbeat amid U.S.-China trade war

The ongoing U.S.-China trade war may be cause for worry, but Australian exporters are firmly moving ahead with their growth plans.

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Bunker fuel costs set to rise in 2020 even as global trade slows

Pressure is mounting for the global shipping industry as it prepares for higher fuel costs amid a weak economic outlook next year.

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In Madagascar, producing the world’s favorite flavor is no plain vanilla

Labor-intensive practices, natural disasters and theft may be taking a toll on Madagascar’s highly prized vanilla industry, but help is on the horizon.