US imposes $300mn penalty on Seagate over Huawei shipments (yahoo.com)

Export controls matter. Ignoring them is expensive. Not knowing them is NOT an excuse. 

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Port Labor Disputes Raise New Fears Over U.S. Import Disruptions - WSJ

22,000 dockworkers from California to Washington are without  a contract since last year. Peak season starts in a few months. Import volumes are weak. Port activities have been disrupted by stoppages. 

Salazar, Cassidy Draft Americas Act to Counter Chinese Influence · The Floridian (floridianpress.com)

Will de minimis reciprocity close a loophole? or ecommerce business opportunities?   What would nearshoring mean for your business?

Chart: Brazil's Rare Trade Surplus With China | Statista

Why are the agreements important? Oil represents  23% of Brazil exports to China followed by soy. China accounts for 31% of Brazil's exports.  

Ads for fake AI and other software spread malicious software | Consumer Advice (ftc.gov)

The Federal Trade Commission is warning consumers about malware on AI downloads.  

WTO | 2023 News items - United States formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies

US has signed this agreement on ocean sustainability of the world's fish stock  Additional provisions are still pending.  Those in the fishing industry should pay attention 

Dubai Customs innovates with drones, AI and the Metaverse to secure UAE’s borders | Al Arabiya English

Dubai Customs is embracing drones, robots and predictive AI ....

Transportation trends 2022–23 (deloitte.com)

EMTC seeks to provide diverse information on trade, tax and transportation.  How will we modernize our infrastructure? 

LEADERS Interview with Raj Subramaniam, President and Chief Executive Officer, FedEx Corp. (leadersmag.com)

FedEx is one of the key players in e-commerce cross border activities