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The Zhen Hua 29 sailed out of Shanghai in June carrying five enormous ship-to-shore cranes bound for seaports in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

And several times a month, tankers leave that facility carrying similar quantities bound for the European Union.

From The Wall Street Journal

Even with steep tariffs on autos, steel and aluminum bound for America, Mexican manufacturing exports to the U.S. rose almost 9% from January to November, compared with the first 11 months of 2024, according to Mexican government data.

From The Wall Street Journal

China’s exports surged this year, crossing the $1 trillion mark, largely by rerouting through third countries shipments still ultimately bound for the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

"A ship of the American company Chevron has set sail from our country carrying Venezuelan oil bound for the United States, in strict adherence to regulations and in fulfillment of the commitments undertaken by our oil industry," Rodriguez said on Telegram.

From Barron's