Factory workers at the Ford Motor Company plant assemble a Model T automobile.Bettmann Archive The second half of the 20th century saw globalization thrive. Supply chains expanded across the globe, pursuing cheap and reliable labor as shipping costs plummeted. China’s ascent flooded the market with low cost goods and global shipping volumes exploded. However, a […]

For years, the IMMEX program has been a cornerstone of U.S.-Mexico trade, allowing foreign goods to enter Mexico duty-free for assembly and subsequent export. However, concerns over its misuse—particularly by firms exploiting it to sidestep U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports—have prompted the Mexican government to introduce tighter restrictions, particularly on apparel. The decision sends a […]

The US election results and the appointment of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the next health secretary have sent shockwaves through the healthcare sector. While tax breaks and relaxed regulations may spur innovation, the direction of the new administration’s healthcare policy remains uncertain. Bellevue Asset Management’s healthcare experts weigh in with their analysis. After the […]

During the 2024 election, elites sneered at Donald Trump when he rode in a trash truck or served up fries at a McDonalds for campaign events. However, with President Trump returning to the White House, and Republicans winning control of Congress – the joke was on them. He connected with workers in a way that […]