More than 60 million iPhones are sold annually in the US. Apple plans to source this from India in its entirety by the end of 2026.  This is a significant… read more →

Since Malawi is landlocked, it relies on Tanzania’s ports for international trade. Therefore, its top exports – raw tobacco, tea, legumes, soybeans, and sugar – will suffer, particularly since its… read more →

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has just published its World Economic Outlook as of April 2025, portending a fall of global GDP growth

In its first report since Trump’s broad-ranging tariffs came into effect, the WTO revised its estimates of global trade volumes, forecasting they would fall by 0.2% in 2025 and pick… read more →

In the trade finance sector, as in almost every industry, recent tariff announcements and the seemingly impending trade war have spread

With more details being released by the US and some countries already releasing significant retaliatory tariffs, a clearer picture is emerging – one of a global economy which will be,… read more →

After months of starts and stops, threats and retreats, Liberation Day is upon us. The Trump administration’s promised wide-ranging regime of tariffs, a cornerstone of his winning presidential campaign, was… read more →

In spite of its £17.3 million annual turnover, and holding innovation certification, the company cited a “sharp decline in order volumes” as the primary cause of its distress. This case… read more →

This comes in anticipation of a flurry of tariffs expected to be released by the US on 2 April. As both companies and countries scramble to plan a response to… read more →

This closure has instigated concern surrounding supply chain resilience and risk management, particularly on overdependence on single transit points. According to Parcelhero, the airport’s closure disrupted the supply of over… read more →