by Marc Lanthemann, a geopolitical analyst at Stratfor. The 20th anniversary of NAFTA’s implementation on Jan. 1 has revived some of the perennial arguments that have surrounded the bloc since its inception. The general consensus has been that the trade deal was a mixed bag, a generally positive yet disappointing economic experiment.
Category Archives: Trade Data
Sea Container Counts Jump in November 2013
Written by Steven Hansen Exports and Imports came alive in November with historically high container exports, and a modest recovery in imports after last month’s soft data. I can hear Dr. Frankenstein yelling “it’s alive” (meaning the economy).
October 2013 Trade Data Shows Strengthening Economy
Written by Steven Hansen A quick recap to the October 2013 trade data released today shows a strengthening picture of USA and global economy.
Continued Softer Economic Growth Evidenced in October 2013 Sea Container Counts
Written by Steven Hansen After two excellent months in a row, September and October data for both import and export sea container movements again were soft and mixed – and the three month rolling averages also softened.
September 2013 Trade Data Marginally Strengthens
Written by Steven Hansen A quick recap to the September 2013 trade data released today shows a marginally strengthening picture of USA and global economy.