Stories Tagged as
Imports
Why everything is “out of stock” right now
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Oct 11, 2021
Four charts and a new series to help you understand ongoing product shortages.
Trade is still a mess, and that's keeping this customs broker busy
by
Sean McHenry
Jul 30, 2021
Gretchen Blough, a customs broker at Logistics Plus in Erie, Pennsylvania, said that the ships, trucks, tariffs and supply shortages are peppering the shipping industry.
In London's Borough Market, importing is a "roller coaster" after Brexit
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sean McHenry
Jun 14, 2021
Britain's departure from the EU created a new trade regime for British businesses. A honey seller describes her importing experience.
August's trade gap was the biggest in 14 years. That's probably good news
by
Justin Ho
Oct 6, 2020
It's a sign that Americans have money to spend on consumer goods and businesses are importing parts for things they'll sell to consumers.
As imports boom, warehouses fill up, and businesses face a storage shortage
by
Justin Ho
Oct 1, 2020
The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach handled record amounts of imports in August. Meanwhile, warehouse rents increased by 10% from this time last year.
How trucking offers clues about where the economy’s headed
by
Justin Ho
Aug 28, 2020
Trucking volume offers a glimpse into consumer demand today, and what that demand might look like down the road.
USMCA disappoints Southeastern growers
by
Emma Hurt
Jul 4, 2019
According to one farmer, the "new NAFTA" spells disastrous consequences for her family's business.
For public good, not for profit.
Tariffs are stifling the region with world's largest BMW plant, official says
by
Liz Sanchez
and Kai Ryssdal
May 15, 2019
Spartanburg, South Carolina, had “white hot” growth before the taxes, councilman says.
Export-Import Bank might shake years of reduced powers
May 7, 2019
The Senate will vote on confirming three new board members who would enable the Export-Import Bank to perform its full mission. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
Customs officials struggle with the uptick in volume of goods shipped into the U.S.
Dec 28, 2018
A 2016 law that allows goods from abroad to enter the U.S. duty free as long as they are valued at $800 or less has opened up the door to more counterfeiters.