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A report from Everstream.ai details how the 2024 US elections could sway the supply chain, affecting cross-border trade and commodity markets.
The 2024 US elections are set to throw a curveball in the supply chain, particularly for cross-border dynamics and commodity flows. Here's what's shaking up the scene:
The elections could also dial up the drama with China. Seizures of shipments under the UFLPA signal tensions are still tight, and the supply chain might need to brace for more bumps.
Alain Bédard, CEO of TFI International based in Montreal, doesn't mince words: "We still anticipate this freight recession will not change probably before ’25." Customers are on edge, shipments are on hold, waiting for the election dust to settle. Take GE Vernova, for example, their wind turbine business hinges on who’s in office — it's a classic "wait and see."
What does this all mean for the future? Expect a year of cautious moves and big bets. The supply chain could see a shake-up, with more focus on North American trade and cybersecurity.
Source: Everstream.ai
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