China’s exports are putting it on a collision course with Europe https://t.co/Y1KO2sRE7t ...

Canada recorded a trade surplus for the first time since January as exports rebounded sharply and imports declined. https://t.co/TN8WM7YTBA ...

Trade & Tariffs Impact - President Trump signaling potential new levies on Canada, India, and Mexico [1] - Uncertainty around tariffs has caused a "rollercoaster" year for trade, with importers initially slowing down and then surging when policies softened [2][3] - Retaliatory tariffs have negatively impacted US exports, as other countries make deals with normal trading partners [3] - The Supreme Court ruling on tariffs is a major factor in determining future stability and potential refunds [6] Shifting Trade Dynamics - China's share of imports to the Port of Los Angeles has decreased from 60% in 2018 to 40% currently, but overall volume has grown due to increased trade from Southeast Asia [4] - China is shifting from exporting products to exporting manufacturing expertise, investing in factories and supply chains in Southeast Asia [5] - China's exports to the rest of the world are up by double digits, indicating they are finding new customers in Europe, Africa, and Asia [17] - US exports are depressed due to tariffs, with other countries like Argentina and Brazil stepping in for soybeans, and Australia for almonds [18] Small Business Concerns - Small to midsize businesses (SMBs), representing over half of the 125,000 importers at the Port of Los Angeles, struggle to pass on increased tariff costs [9] - Removing the de minimis exemption has caused prices to skyrocket for small businesses importing small parcels from Asia, particularly China [12] - Toy importers face a squeeze on margins due to elevated tariffs, potentially impacting their ability to make payroll [14] Port of Los Angeles Performance - The Port of Los Angeles experienced its third-best performance on the container side in its history [3] - Anticipating approximately 800,000 container units for December, slightly off compared to elevated 2024 levels [15][16]

President Javier Milei’s government reduced tariffs on exports of soybeans, corn and wheat as he seeks to make good on a repeated promise to do away with the levies, which have held back Argentina’s farmers for years https://t.co/w3nKmZiYw0 ...

German exports rose slightly in October, adding to optimism that Europe’s largest economy is slowly emerging from a multi-year slump https://t.co/NxtAx6qMwe ...

China’s exports rebounded in November after an unexpected drop the previous month, pushing the trade surplus past $1 trillion for the first time in any year https://t.co/fz7a02dC7W ...

Industry Impact - Thailand floods have "paralyzed" the flow of high tech components and car parts from Hat Yai [1] - The disruption potentially benefits rival exporters in Indonesia and Vietnam [1] Humanitarian Crisis - The floods in southern Thailand have claimed at least 181 lives [1]

Thailand posts its widest trade deficit since early 2023, with a surge in imports of capital goods and raw materials from China, even as exports lost momentum after US buyers frontloaded purchases to beat higher tariffs https://t.co/oCCyQUzP6a ...

Sales to some Arab states made up 12% of all defence exports in 2024 https://t.co/ucoyeh9KWs ...

Switzerland’s exports to the US retreated in October before a deal last week to lower President Donald Trump’s 39% tariffs https://t.co/Mzlr46p43o ...