Every fraudulent customs declaration can eventually become a financial transaction. And as investigators connect invoices, ownership records and money flows across global supply chains, that is a connection that’s becoming more consequential for the financial institutions facilitating and underwriting global commerce. The U.S. Department of...
One year after the Trump Administration’s Liberation Day tariff announcements, 12 months have established a clear pattern for middle-market firms. A policy shock has evolved into a durable operating condition, where volatility is arguably the only constant, shaping how businesses plan, invest and manage risk....
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) said Tuesday (Dec. 16) that the U.S. will consider imposing fees or restrictions on foreign companies in response to lawsuits, taxes, fines and directives imposed on U.S. service providers by the European Union (EU) and some EU member states....
Citigroup strategists reportedly said the artificial intelligence (AI) boom and the resiliency of global trade have reversed the weakness in the U.S. dollar that was seen during the first half of the year. Citi strategists recommended in a Tuesday (Dec. 2) research note that emerging-market...
August 06, 2026
Every fraudulent customs declaration can eventually become a financial transaction. And as investigators connect invoices, ownership records and money flows across global supply chains, that is a connection that’s becoming more consequential for the financial institutions facilitating and underwriting global commerce. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a permanent section dedicated to trade-related offenses […]
April 01, 2026
One year after the Trump Administration’s Liberation Day tariff announcements, 12 months have established a clear pattern for middle-market firms. A policy shock has evolved into a durable operating condition,...
July 25, 2025
Watch more: Building the Autonomous Global Trade Network: The Future of Connected Procurement Global supply chains are more volatile than ever, forcing enterprise leaders to rethink procurement from the ground...
March 20, 2025
Ongoing global trade battles have caught America’s mid-sized companies in their crossfire. Unlike multinational giants with deep pockets, and small businesses able to pivot quickly, mid-sized firms can frequently find...
December 16, 2025
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) said Tuesday (Dec. 16) that the U.S. will consider imposing fees or restrictions on foreign companies in response to lawsuits, taxes, fines and directives imposed on U.S. service providers by the European Union (EU) and some EU member states. Writing in a post on X, the USTR said the […]
December 02, 2025
Citigroup strategists reportedly said the artificial intelligence (AI) boom and the resiliency of global trade have reversed the weakness in the U.S. dollar that was seen during the first half...
October 07, 2025
Artificial intelligence-related goods accounted for nearly half of the overall growth in world merchandise trade in the first half, the World Trade Organization said Tuesday (Oct. 7). While AI-related products...
July 21, 2025
The Brazilian government launched a social media campaign defending the country’s instant payment system, Pix, after the U.S. government said it is investigating the system as one of several alleged...
