The deal is "a spineless, groveling, profit-seeking move that sells one’s integrity for personal gains,” said the opinion piece," said an opinion piece in a Beijing-backed newspaper.

Rising protectionism, uncertain consumer demand trends and softer freight rates may spell challenges for the container shipping sector.

The wrangle over the Canal started before Trump even took office, as a campaign promise, and has persisted since.

While it emits less carbon than oil-derived ship propellant, LNG is still a fossil fuel and has been criticized for releasing emissions of super-potent methane.

A March 7 report from the USDA says that there haven't been any significant bird flu outbreaks detected on farms in at least two weeks.

The CSIS estimates that at the current pace of production, China will grow its naval fleet from 234 ships to 425 by 2030.

The deal was praised by both sides as a "win-win" deal that protects union jobs, while establishing a framework for introducing new technologies to U.S. ports. 

The Trump administration's 25% tariffs came into force on March 12, and apply to all steel and aluminum imported into the U.S.

Consumers are willing to spend but they’re being “choiceful” about what they buy, CEO Ron Vachris said on a call with analysts.