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Trump Moving Ahead with Promised Tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China
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February 27, 2025
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Trump Moving Ahead with Promised Tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said his proposed 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods will take effect March 4 along with an extra 10% duty on Chinese imports because deadly drugs are still pouring into the U.S. from those countries.
Panama Canal Advances Rio Indio Reservoir Project to Secure Water Supply After Historic Drought
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February 27, 2025
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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain

Panama Canal Advances Rio Indio Reservoir Project to Secure Water Supply After Historic Drought

The Panama Canal Board of Directors has approved critical funding for the construction of a new reservoir in the Rio Indio basin, marking a significant step toward ensuring water security for both the vital waterway and the country's population.
Chinese-Built Ship Fees Could Cause Major U.S. Port Congestion, Analysts Warn
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February 27, 2025
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Mike Schuler
 via 
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Chinese-Built Ship Fees Could Cause Major U.S. Port Congestion, Analysts Warn

Maritime analysts are sounding the alarm that the Trump Administration’s proposed fees on China-built container ships could severely disrupt US supply chains, potentially causing port congestion, increased freight rates, and...
Tariffs on China Risk Hurting U.S. Economy More Than Data Suggest, NY Fed Says
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February 27, 2025
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Tariffs on China Risk Hurting U.S. Economy More Than Data Suggest, NY Fed Says

(Bloomberg) — New research suggests President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs on imports from China could hit the American economy more than official US trade data indicate. The impact, according to...
Hawaiian Rum Company Files Lawsuit Challenging the Jones Act, Citing Constitutional Violations
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February 27, 2025
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Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Hawaiian Rum Company Files Lawsuit Challenging the Jones Act, Citing Constitutional Violations

Koloa Rum Company, a renowned distillery based on Hawaii’s island of Kauai, has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the century-old Merchant Marine Act of 1920, commonly known as the Jones...
New e-Fuel Tender Puts Shipping Industry to the Test
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February 26, 2025
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Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

New e-Fuel Tender Puts Shipping Industry to the Test

The Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA), a coalition of freight buyers driving demand for zero-emission shipping, has launched its second tender focused on pioneering the commercial deployment of e-fuels...
Argentina Gives Green Light to Cattle Exports in Five-Decade Reversal
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February 26, 2025
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Argentina Gives Green Light to Cattle Exports in Five-Decade Reversal

The Argentine government has authorized the export of live cattle for slaughter, reversing a prohibition that had been in place for over five decades.
Trump Signals Postposing Mexico and Canada Tariffs to April 2
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February 26, 2025
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Trump Signals Postposing Mexico and Canada Tariffs to April 2

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday raised hopes for another pause on steep new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada by saying they would take effect on April 2, about a month later than a deadline next week.
US, Russia Mull Cooperation on Arctic Shipping and Exploration
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February 26, 2025
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US, Russia Mull Cooperation on Arctic Shipping and Exploration

US and Russian officials have identified the Arctic as a possible area for economic cooperation, according to people familiar with the situation, part of the broader detente President Donald Trump is pursuing with Moscow.
Labor Leaders Sound Alarm Over DHS Decision to Purge Maritime Safety Committees
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February 26, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Labor Leaders Sound Alarm Over DHS Decision to Purge Maritime Safety Committees

A group of top maritime labor leaders in the U.S. is urging Congress to restore nine Federal Advisory committees on maritime safety after their membership was abruptly terminated. The committees—staffed...
World’s Largest Ocean Carriers Face Costly U.S. Port Fees Under Proposed Rules
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February 25, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

World’s Largest Ocean Carriers Face Costly U.S. Port Fees Under Proposed Rules

The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has proposed sweeping new restrictions targeting Chinese-built ships and operators, including substantial port fees that could reshape global shipping economics. The action, stemming from a...
Trump Stands Firm on Tariffs for Canada and Mexico
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February 25, 2025
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Reuters
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gCaptain

Trump Stands Firm on Tariffs for Canada and Mexico

President Donald Trump said on Monday that tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports are "on time and on schedule" despite efforts by the countries to beef up border security and halt the flow of fentanyl into the U.S. ahead of a March 4 deadline.