The city that was once the world’s gateway to America is betting it can win in a new and different era of global integration.
Category: Supply Chain
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World Economic Forum in Davos Confronts a New Order
The Covid-19 pandemic, invasion of Ukraine, trend toward autocracy and economic inequalities challenge the World Economic Forum’s relevance.
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Korean Solar Company Plans to Build $2.5 Billion Plant in Georgia
Hanwha Qcells expects to make solar panels and their components in the United States to take advantage of President Biden’s climate policies.
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How a Texas Border City Is Shaping the Future of Global Trade
Laredo, across from Mexico on the Rio Grande, is primed to become one of the world’s most important land ports as American companies reduce their reliance on factories in Asia.
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Auto Sales Likely Fell in 2022 Because of Supply Chain Chaos
Automakers have been hampered by the supply of semiconductors and higher interest rates.
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Russia’s War on Ukraine Worsens Global Starvation
Moscow blocks most shipments from Ukraine, one of the world’s largest wheat producers, and its attacks on the country’s energy grid also disrupt the flow of food.
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‘OK, Mexico, Save Me’: After China, This Is Where Globalization May Lead
As American companies seek to limit their exposure to the pitfalls of making goods in China, some are moving production to Mexico.
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Inflation Forecasts Were Wrong Last Year. Should We Believe Them Now?
Economists misjudged how much staying power inflation would have. Next year could be better — but there’s ample room for humility.
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If There Is a ‘Male Malaise’ With Work, Could One Answer Be at Sea?
As concerns about labor force participation among American men mount, maritime transportation firms are desperate for new mariners.
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Where Cowboys Fly and Cattle Set Sail: An Epic Food Journey
Exporting live cattle from northern Australia to Indonesia has created a unique culture, both a throwback and a modern marvel of globalization.