trade

Published
June 20, 2022

Maine business group seeks rare deal to export ‘cape shark’ to Cuba

Although U.S. export to the Caribbean's largest island is rare, the Maine delegation's leader is a seasoned veteran of Cuban trade and one of few Americans with an export license.
Published
March 15, 2022

From beer to semiconductors, extended war will hit U.S. state economies

While the U.S. has limited trade ties with Russia and Ukraine, businesses from beer breweries in Missouri to semiconductor plants in California would see an impact.
Published
March 15, 2022

Virus cases climb in China, raising threat of trade disruption

Anti-virus controls have forced auto and electronics makers to shut factories in China and are raising risks of wider disruptions if the curbs spread to Chinese ports that are among the world’s busiest.
Published
January 6, 2022

November trade deficit hits near-record high of $80.2 billion

The November deficit was 19.3% higher than the October deficit of $67.2 billion, the Commerce Department reported Thursday.
Published
November 13, 2021

With other cargo ports in chaos, Portland’s is sailing toward a record-breaking year

The city's International Marine Terminal is is busier than ever while other ports struggle to keep up during the pandemic.
Published
October 2, 2021

Another View: Trump’s tariffs have become Biden’s tariffs

Biden said he wanted to end his predecessor’s damaging trade war. So why hasn’t he?
Published
April 2, 2021

Commentary: Which superhero should we call if the Suez gets blocked again? An expert weighs in

If only we could have unplugged the vital shipping route just by calling on one of the superpowerful. A physicist shares ideas on how that might work.
Published
March 25, 2021

Soaring global demand leads to shortage of bicycles in Maine

The coronavirus pandemic triggered a cycling boom, and sales the U.S. has not witnessed since the 1973 oil crisis.
Published
January 30, 2021

Another View: The new ‘Buy American’ is bad news for Americans

There are far better ways to promote good jobs and higher living standards.
Published
November 30, 2020

Maine fishermen tops in payouts from trade relief program

Lobstermen have received at least $36 million so far, but a Dec. 14 application deadline looms.