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CN-CSX Joint Intermodal Service: A Game-Changer for North American Freight Logistics Canadian National Railway (CN) and CSX Transportation have launched a landmark joint intermodal service that directly connects Western Canada’s ports Vancouver and Prince Rupert with Nashville, Tennessee via an all-rail route. This initiative replaces the previous practice of trucking containers between Memphis and Nashville,…

Author: Maria Pechurina, Director of International Trade @ Peacock Tariff Consulting Status Quo: US-India Deeply Intertwined &  Complex Trade Relationship Before the recent tariff escalations, the U.S. and India shared a robust and growing bilateral trade relationship. In 2024, total trade reached approximately $212.3 billion, an 8.3% increase from the previous year, signifying a good…

Diplomacy in the Age of Deals In an era where diplomacy is increasingly conducted through boardrooms and investment portfolios, South Korea has emerged as one of the United States’ most proactive and strategic partners. From aerospace to automotive, shipbuilding to semiconductors, Korean conglomerates are pouring billions into American soil not just to expand their global…

A Global Power Shift in Motion The year 2025 marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of global commerce. The United States, once the undisputed leader in international trade, has triggered a dramatic reordering of supply chains by imposing sweeping tariffs on Chinese imports. The elimination of the de minimis exemption previously allowing goods under…

The Hidden War Beneath the Surface: How Charlotte Pipe, Canada, and North America Are Battling Chinese Transshipping In the vast machinery of global trade, where billions of dollars in goods flow across borders daily, some of the most consequential battles are invisible to the public eye. They don’t erupt in headlines or diplomatic summits, but…

The NFL is often seen as a fortress of American culture unshaken by global politics, insulated from international economics. But in today’s interconnected world, even the gridiron isn’t immune to the tremors of trade wars. Tariffs, once thought to be the concern of economists and diplomats, are now quietly influencing everything from the price of…

The Price of a Peaceful Morning For many Americans, mornings are more than just a time of day   they’re a ritual. Whether it’s the quiet hum of a coffee maker, the sizzle of bacon in a pan, or the comfort of a warm bowl of oatmeal, breakfast is the anchor that sets the tone for…

In 2025, small businesses and corporations across the United States are grappling with a new financial reality: accounting services are becoming significantly more expensive. According to the latest U.S. Accounting and Tax Pricing Benchmark report, over 57% of firms plan to raise fees across all services, with many targeting 5–10% increases. While inflation and labor…

From Quiet Giant to Global Architect For decades, Canada has been known as a quiet giant rich in resources, politically stable, and environmentally conscious, yet often under-leveraged in global industrial strategy. That era is ending. In the face of geopolitical upheaval, climate urgency, and technological transformation, Canada is stepping into a new role: a global…

As Norway approaches its pivotal September parliamentary elections, the country is not just choosing a government   it’s defining its moral compass. At the center of this reckoning is Norway’s $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund, which has taken bold steps to divest from companies allegedly complicit in human rights violations in Gaza. Among those affected is…