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Transportation in the Americas: A Cross-Country Comparison

MIT Supply Chain

Latin American countries have particular challenges related to truck transport. Truck transportation comprises 75% of all freight in Latin America. So for a company to be competitive in the region, it’s imperative that they know how to effectively navigate countries’ transportation markets.

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Can the Latin America and Caribbean Region Use Nearshoring to Become a Supply Chain Hub?

MIT Supply Chain

Chile came in second, just behind Taiwan, with high scores on Political Effectiveness, Foreign Direct Investment Policy, and Foreign Exchange & Exchange Controls. An inhibitor to integrating Mexico into North American supply chains is a lack of efficient transportation links, but there is some good news on this front too.

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U.S. Against the World: Everything You Need to Know About Trump's Controversial Trade Policies

Elementum

Chamber of Commerce, the National Retail Federation, and the Information Technology Industry Council, oppose the policy. Despite the global reach of the controversial policy, China has been a particular focal point in the “trade wars”. However, multiple trade associations, including the U.S National Security” VS Free Trade.

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US Against the World: Everything You Need to Know About Trump's Controversial Trade Policies

Elementum

Chamber of Commerce, the National Retail Federation and the Information Technology Industry Council, oppose the policy. Despite the global reach of the controversial policy, China has been a particular focal point in the “trade wars." However, multiple trade associations, including the U.S. National Security” or Free Trade?