Author: Ewan Powell

India is no longer a distant variable in global trade. As a major consumer market, a fast-growing manufacturing base, a hub for digital services, and a heavyweight buyer of energy and raw materials, it can either soften shocks or amplify them. When supply is tight, India’s scale can support...

U.S.-China trade policy has become a moving target. Tariff announcements, pauses, exclusions, and retaliatory steps can arrive with limited warning, and the swing itself can be more disruptive than any single rate. For businesses that source globally or sell internationally, this uncertainty turns...

Freight rates and shipping capacity have become operational variables, not background costs. When ocean prices jump, truck appointments slip, or container space tightens, the impact hits purchasing, production planning, and customer promises. For companies that move goods across borders, including...

Authentication Preserves Rights Trade volatility and tariffs are reshaping intellectual property. Counterfeiting grows. Licensing breaks. Duties increase through royalty add-ons. Enforcement drifts. Jurisdictional shifts force fresh filings. You need a disciplined, compliance-first approach that...