Lori Larocco

Growth forecasts for the world economy in 2026 are relatively good, but shipping expert Alan Murphy, CEO and founder of Sea-Intelligence, says the reality in the supply chain implies more weakness than economists project.

Companies are anxious for Supreme Court ruling on Trump tariffs, but in addition to trade tax refunds, billions were paid in customs bonds and collateral.

Key Points New data shows that from March 2025, when the Trump administration began implementing wide-ranging tariffs, through last

Key Points President Trump's tariffs have led to a surge in revenue for the government, but also a record-breaking financial shortfall among importers required to buy special bonds to guarantee payment of trade duties.

Michele McGinnis, CEO of Mikargo247, speaks with CNBC's Lori Ann LaRocco about the rise in cargo thefts and how the company is helping small businesses insure their freight from losses.

The Supreme Court ruling that many of President Trump's tariffs are illegal will lead to a rush by companies to get billions of dollars back in refunds.

Key Points Despite Friday's Supreme Court ruling that President Donald Trump's “reciprocal” tariffs are illegal, U.S. importers are still paying duties on goods entering the country.

Key Points Freight companies are warning that if the violence in Mexico following the killing of a drug cartel boss intensifies, air, port, and trucking logistics operations could face significant hurdles.

Key Points The Trump administration Department of Justice has until Friday, Feb. 27, to weigh in on a motion by a tariff refund plaintiff

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