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Containerized imports from Asia see major shifts. Plastics, semiconductors, and machinery lead the pack. Supply chain expert explains what's driving the change.
Big changes in what's coming to the U.S. in containers. Jason Miller, a supply chain professor at Michigan State University, crunched the numbers. Here's what's hot:
Plastics:
Semiconductors:
Machinery:
Electrical Equipment:
Lisa Ellram, a supply chain professor, warns about the environmental cost of more plastics.
Jason Busch, a tech and data expert, says there's "gold in trade data" for startups.
Source: Jason Miller/LinkedIn
Mexico plans tariffs of up to 50% on Chinese goods, reshaping North American trade flows as C.H. Robinson rolls out a new U.S.–Mexico consolidation service to cut costs.
Peak season imports into the U.S. slowed sharply in 2025, with Chinese exports plunging 27% year-over-year and carriers cutting sailings as tariffs and inventory frontloading reshape trade flows.
Global shipping markets face a late-summer mix of tight space, tariff uncertainty, and inland transport pressures.
The U.S. trade deficit narrowed 16% in June to $60.2 billion, its lowest since 2023, as imports fell sharply following tariff-driven surges earlier this year.
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