In the midst of a three-way tug-of-war between Panama, America and China over control of Panama Canal ports, Panama has decided it wants more players in the game. The Panama… Read More
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In our last issue, economist Ken Eriksen showed how record corn yields and exports boosted U.S. barge volumes and rates (See Horizons, August 18, 2025). The big surprise for ag… Read More
In seeking to revive U.S. shipbuilding and maritime capabilities, President Donald Trump’s administration is pursuing an “everything all at once” strategy as it tries to catch up to the… Read More
June 6, 2025 A unanimous decision by the Supreme Court narrowing review requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) triggered robust reactions from key members of Congress. Sen. Shelley… Read More
Sens. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined Reps. John Garamendi (D-Calif.), Trent Kelly (R-Miss.) and a group of maritime leaders and supporters in reintroducing the Shipbuilding and Harbor… Read More
A broad coalition of U.S. interests—including farmers, shippers, exporters, port authorities and trade groups—is taking a close look at the latest recommendations by the office of the U.S. trade representative… Read More
President Donald J. Trump signed an executive crder April 9 intended “to restore American maritime dominance.” The order implements a number of sweeping and long-standing recommendations from supporters of a… Read More
In a stunning about face, President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause effective immediately on the so-called reciprocal tariffs he had put in place only days earlier. Posting on his… Read More
President Donald Trump delayed 25 percent tariffs against Canada and Mexico until April 2 but doubled down on Chinese tariffs, levying another 10 percent tariff on Chinese imported goods… Read More
A group of investors led by BlackRock has agreed to take over operation of two ports at either end of the Panama Canal for a deal worth between $19 billion… Read More
