COVID Recovery and the Power of Women Exporters
Prior to COVID-19, many governments were stepping up to support women’s economic empowerment. Now it’s even more critical to support female entrepreneurs in the global economy through trade.
Invasive Alien Species are Stowaways in Global Trade
Murder hornets arrived on container ships, posing a threat to local honeybees that pollinate food we trade. Invasive alien species are a reminder that increased trade volume, changes in trade routes, and the expansion of airport and seaport capacity around the world means having to deal with the unwelcome stowaways in global trade.
Controls on Semiconductor Trade Are a Harbinger for “Techno-nationalism”
“Techno-nationalist” trade policies are reshaping global supply chains in the semiconductor industry. The tech war over Huawei and 5G is growing.
Toward a Global Cashless Economy
New precautions in place due to COVID-19 have propelled us faster into the cashless economy with contactless payments. Learn why the future just might be cashless.
Nebraskans Support Trade But Trust in Media and Washington Is Low
Nebraskans appreciate trade’s role in the Nebraska economy. U.S. agricultural exports have a positive impact. But trust in the media and D.C. is low.
Trade Barriers Evolve with Movie Streaming Trends
Trade agreements address movie streaming trade barriers to increase international access for the U.S. film industry and digital entertainment abroad.
Trade in Counterfeit Medical and Protective Health Goods Spiking During Pandemic
During the pandemic, government and industry should use data to prevent illicit medical products or counterfeit goods, starting in the country of origin.
Can We Measure Whether “Re-Shoring” is Real?
The Kearney Reshoring Index shows if trade tension with China and COVID-19 pushes American companies to bring manufacturing “back” to the United States.
Tensions Mount Between Security and Efficiency in Global Trade
COVID-19 will have an enduring impact on trade. Rising nationalism and a push to diversify supply chains are moving countries away from reliance on China toward regional trade agreements for global trade security.
The Pandemic Disrupted Global Supply Chains But Were They Already Morphing?
It is still too early to know the impact of COVID-19 and the trade war on the global supply chain. But did trade policies already induce nearshoring?
