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China Restricts Exports on Two Chip Metals, Raising Supply Chain Concerns

Exiger Perspectives

The New Trade Controls Will Likely Prompt Companies to Identify Alternative Sourcing Methods China’s move to restrict exports of two metals used in chipmaking and other goods poses a new threat to global supply chains, and makers of consumer electronics, solar cells, and semiconductors could see disruptions soon. In the U.S.,

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Top 10 Most Corrupt Countries of 2018

Material Handling & Logistics

Over the last six years, several countries significantly improved their CPI score, including Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal and the United Kingdom, while several countries declined, including Syria, Yemen and Australia. Equatorial Guinea. Source : Human Rights Watch. Guinea-Bissau. Guinea-Bissau. Source: GAN Integrity Co.

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New: Global Trade Map 2016

Supply Chain Movement

Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and Preferential Trade Agreements (PTAs) are designed to boost economic growth through trade by opening markets by way of progressive removal of customs duties, eliminating or reducing trade barriers and tariffs, lifting restrictions on services and even through public procurement. Equatorial Guinea.