U.S. trade policies scored tactical gains in 2025, closing the trade gap and boosting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). But the strategic objective – reindustrializing the U.S. – remains a distant goal. Meanwhile,...
Ripple Effects: Costs of U.S. Tariffs Flow through to Toy Shoppers in Time for the Holidays
Descartes Datamyne™ trade data reveals shifting trade patterns as toy companies diversify sources to dodge steep import duties. But buy- and sell-side market dynamics are also in play. Key Takeaways U.S. tariffs and policy uncertainty reshaped...
Trade Data Shows Varied Effects of U.S. Tariffs on Downstream Industries
Descartes Datamyne trade data indicates the current U.S. tariff regime has reshaped trade flows. But shifting implementation dates, fluctuating rates, and exemptions for select trade goods have muted impact on trade. Case in point: Automobile & light truck imports...
Trade Data Reveals Surging U.S. Imports from India Ahead of New Tariffs
Descartes Datamyne™ trade data reveals a pattern of spikes in U.S. import volumes as trading partners anticipated reciprocal duties that took effect in August. Case in point: India. The Trump administration’s Liberation Day tariff increases, a series of rate hikes...
U.S. Port Data: Key Trends from the 2025 Top 30 U.S. Port Report
U.S. port data is more vital than ever as logistics leaders navigate shifting trade routes, labor disputes, and macroeconomic challenges. Descartes Datamyne’s 2024 Top 30 U.S. Port Report offers detailed insight into containerized import trends across the nation’s...
Descartes Datamyne Named a G2 Top 50 Supply Chain Software & Grid Leader
We’re excited to announce that Descartes Datamyne has been named a Top 50 Best Supply Chain & Logistics Software solution and a Grid Leader by G2, the leading platform for verified software reviews. These honors are based entirely on feedback from our...
6 Steps to Supply Chain Resiliency
In today’s rapidly evolving global marketplace, building supply chain resiliency has become a necessity for businesses operating in the world of global trade. Companies are constantly navigating uncertainties, from geopolitical tensions to natural disasters, all of...
June 2024 U.S. Container Imports Fell 2.1% Over May while Gaining 10.4% Over the Same Period Last Year
In June 2024, global trade data tracked by Descartes Datamyne shows that U.S. container imports decreased 2.1% from May but outpaced the same period last year by 10.4%. Imports from China remained flat in June but boasted a 13.8% growth over June 2023. Key...
Global Trade Data: Pending U.S. Tariffs on China Trigger Market Shifts in Chips and Green Energy
As the U.S. doubles down on Section 301 tariffs on Chinese imports, competing industrial policies are already reshaping international trade dynamics – as Descartes Datamyne global import-export data shows. The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has invited comments on...
Harmonizing Trade Party Names: The Critical Imperative for Businesses Harnessing Global Trade Data
In the interconnected world of international trade, global trade data serves as the lifeblood that fuels economic decisions, policies, and strategies for all participants. Global trade data provides invaluable insights into market trends, supply chain dynamics,...



