– The conflict in the Middle East has serious repercussions for global supply chains. In new research this week, we consider the impact of the loss of transshipment hubs for global container freight and the loss of airfreight access for electronics and pharmaceuticals. The US government also continues to influence physical supply networks, with threatened actions against Spain and a plan to bolster shipbuilding in the US.
– Elsewhere in the world, trade liberalization continues to be a trend in 2026. We dive into Costa Rica’s potential membership of the CPTPP bolster...