Another pivotal moment in the evolution of Southeast Asian overseas warehouses was the implementation of advanced technology and automation. Companies began investing in state-of-the-art warehouse management systems, robotics, and AI-powered solutions to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and enhance customer satisfaction. These technological advancements not only optimized warehouse processes but also allowed for real-time tracking of inventory and shipments, providing greater visibility and control over the supply chain.
Advertisement During his first term, Trump threatened tariffs while renegotiating trade with Mexico and Canada. Now, his promise to slap a 25% tariff on all imports from the countries strikes a similar chord. Scott Bessent, Trump's pick for treasury secretary, has called tariffs a "negotiating tool." President-elect Donald Trump helped pen business advice in his 1987 book "The Art of the Deal" that's been reflected in his posture on tariffs, from his first term to today: "Leverage: don't make deals without it." Trump announced on Monday that he planned to use an executive order on his first day in office to impose a 25% tariff on all goods from Mexico and Canada. He said in a post on Truth Social that the tariffs "will remain in effect until such time as Drugs, in particular Fentanyl, and all Illegal Aliens stop this Invasion of our Country!" Related Video A proposed merger could help Donald Trump pay off his $454 million fraud penalty While Trump promised to implement harsh tariffs throughout the campaign, actions from his first term suggest that the sweeping threat — which has reverberated throughout global markets and vulnerable sectors like the auto industry — might be a version of his long-favored "leverage." In June 2019, Trump threatened tariffs against Mexico if the country didn't alter its immigration system, which it eventually did . "That was in a sense analogous to what he's doing now outside of economics when he's talking about fentanyl and he's demanding more control of people coming to the border," Robert Lawrence, a professor of international trade and investment and a senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, told Business Insider. "Were the tariffs the reason the Mexicans became more compliant? I don't know, but he certainly did use that as a threat." Advertisement Lawrence said that the threat of tariffs is effective rhetorically right now, particularly for those in the European Union who doubted Trump's willingness to follow through on his word. Trump also used tariffs as "leverage" when renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement, Mark Blyth, a political economist at Brown University, told BI. Blyth said that Trump is notably unpredictable, and until he steps into the White House again on January 20, people can only speculate about what promises he'll follow through on. Advertisement "We're all shadowboxing. We're jumping at the show: 'Look, he's going to do this! He says he's going to do this!'" Blyth said. "He's still got to get in, he's still got to form his Cabinet . He's got to put in these people and then he can do stuff." A Brookings Institute report said tariffs set important context for the NAFTA renegotiations, and Mexico and Canada likely wouldn't have come to the negotiating table without them. However, the report concluded that using tariffs as leverage does not necessarily result in significantly more favorable trade relations, though they do succeed in getting "other countries' attention." While financial analysts are taking Trump's threats seriously, some banking leaders seem to think that Trump's most recent tariff threat is a continuation of his past negotiation tactics. Advertisement "This is President Trump's negotiating style: step one, punch in the face, step two, let's negotiate," Kieran Calder, the head of equity research for Asia at Union Bancaire Privée, said, per Bloomberg . In a report published Tuesday morning, UBS said that "the timing and narrow focus of the latest threat suggest scope for negotiation." By focusing on non-trade issues — immigration and drugs — Trump is suggesting that the tariffs are transactional, focused more on gaining the upper hand than implementing long-term tariffs, the authors argue. Luis Costa, the global head of emerging markets strategy at Citi Bank, made a similar point on Squawk Box Europe Tuesday. "To us, it is absolutely obvious that the Trump administration will use tariffs as one important lever to negotiate with Sheinbaum's government," he said, referring to Mexico's president, Claudia Sheinbaum. "It is probably something that is more about negotiation rather than about imposing tariffs." Advertisement And Trump's own nominee for treasury secretary, Scott Bessent , published an opinion piece earlier this month arguing that the president-elect uses "tariffs as a negotiating tool with our trading partners." A spokesperson from the Trump transition team told BI in a statement that "in his first term, President Trump instituted tariffs against China that created jobs, spurred investment, and resulted in no inflation."Harris has ‘no knowledge’ anyone tried to get RTE to take down viral clip
With an impressive track record of goal-scoring and playmaking abilities, the Brazilian football star could be the missing piece in the gunner's midfield puzzle. His speed, agility, and vision on the field make him a formidable force to reckon with, capable of turning a game on its head with a single moment of brilliance.Minnesota is focused on one final task before it sets its sights on the Big Ten Conference season. The Golden Gophers (7-5) will look to finish 2024 on a high note when they host Morgan State on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis. It will be the final nonconference game for Minnesota before it begins conference play in earnest with a home date against No. 21 Purdue on Thursday. Meanwhile, Morgan State (6-9) is hoping to break out of a skid that has included seven losses in its past 10 games. The Bears are coming off a 99-72 loss against No. 3 Iowa State on Dec. 22. The highest scorer on either team is Minnesota's Dawson Garcia, who is averaging 19.2 points to go along with a team-high 7.3 rebounds this season. Garcia is shooting 49.7 percent from the field, 85 percent from the free-throw line and 31.8 percent from 3-point range. Mike Mitchell Jr. ranks second on the Golden Gophers with 11.6 points per game. Lu'Cye Patterson is next with 10 points per contest, and Parker Fox is fourth with 6.8 points per game. "At the end of the day, we're all here for a reason," Mitchell said. "We have to produce when we're out there, but once (Garcia) gets going, it helps us all figure it out together." Minnesota coach Ben Johnson has seen opponents focus on slowing down Garcia as the season has progressed. That strategy could create opportunities for other teammates, he said. "Teams are always going to guard Dawson differently," Johnson said. "Are they not switching ball screens? Can you play through him in the post? ... When you get two on the ball, you can (kick) it out. Now you've got an advantage on the backside." For Morgan State, Wynston Tabbs leads the way with 16.1 points per game on 45.9 percent shooting from the field. Three other players are scoring in double figures: Amahrie Simpkins (12.7 points per game), Will Thomas (12.1) and Kameron Hobbs (10.7). Morgan State coach Kevin Broadus wants his players to be more disciplined on defense. "That's one of the things that we have to change," Broadus said. "We're fouling too much." This is the second meeting between the schools. Minnesota pulled away for a 94-64 win on its home court in the inaugural matchup on Dec. 8, 2009. --Field Level Media
Despite being shuffled between different families and enduring unimaginable hardships, the young boy managed to cling to his memories of his birth parents. As he grew older, his burning desire to uncover the truth about his past only intensified. Determined to find his roots, he embarked on a quest that would span over two decades.Carson Beck is leaving Georgia and entering the 2025 NFL draft, the Bulldogs quarterback announced on Saturday. The 23-year-old Beck took to Instagram to thank his teammates and coaches at Georgia and wrote that he will remain around the Bulldogs as they head to the quarterfinals against No. 7 Notre Dame in . First off I want to thank God, for blessing me with the opportunity to play the game I love. Through the ups and downs, the highs and lows, everything that this game produces and provides i’m eternally grateful for. Football has taught me lessons that will last a lifetime and has grown me into the person I am today. I’m so grateful for my family and those close to me for the support they’ve provided me during this Journey. They’ve always had my back no matter what the circumstance, and I can’t thank them enough for that. To Coach Smart, Coach Bobo and the rest of the Coaches who were apart of my tenure at UGA, thank you for your wisdom, your unwavering support, and most importantly the time that you’ve sacrificed pouring into not only me, but the many others who came before and after. Thank you for believing in me and giving me the opportunity to lead this team. It’s been a blessing and i’m forever grateful. To my teammates, i’ve been blessed to play with not only so many talented guys, but guys who are good people. There’s so many bonds that have been built that will last a lifetime and the people in that locker room is what I’ll miss most. I enjoyed every second of being with you guys and love you guys like brothers. It’s been an honor and I wouldn’t want to go to war with anyone else. There’s unfinished business still this season and i’ll be here to support however I can, finish strong! The past five years at the University of Georgia have been nothing short of a dream come true and I will forever cherish the memories that have been made. Thank you Dawg Nation for the time i’ve been here and to those who’ve supported and believed in me, thank you. It’s been an incredible journey and all these moments have ultimately led me to take the next step in my football career. With that being said, I will be declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft. Go Dawgs! Proverbs 24:16 Beck underwent in his right elbow on Monday and has been ruled out for the remainder of the season. He suffered the injury in the of the against Texas on Dec. 7 and is expected to make a full recovery. Gunner Stockton, a redshirt sophomore who replaced Beck in the Texas game, will start against Notre Dame. Beck, who is in his fifth year at Georgia, will turn pro despite having another year of eligibility left because of the 2020 COVID-19 year. In 13 games this season Beck threw for 3,485 yards, 28 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. He went 24-3 as a starter over the past two seasons, was twice a finalist for the Manning Award and finishes with 7,426 career passing yards and 52 touchdowns. Beck was not listed in the first round of , but if he's able to show scouts he can throw ahead of April it could improve his stock.
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Time magazine named US president-elect Donald Trump its 'Person of the Year' on Thursday, citing his deep impact on American politics and the country's role in the world. "For marshalling a comeback of historic proportions, for driving a once-in-a-generation political realignment, for reshaping the American presidency and altering America's role in the world, Donald Trump is Time's 2024 Person of the Year," Time Editor-in-Chief Sam Jacobs wrote in a letter to readers. The news magazine had previously bestowed the "Person of the Year" title to Trump in 2016 after his first presidential election victory. It named Democratic President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris "Person of the Year" in 2020 after they defeated Trump. Pop star Taylor Swift received the title last year. Why Taylor Swift is Time magazine's person of the year The latest 'Person of the Year' issue features a wide-ranging interview with Trump conducted on 25 November at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. In it, Trump sharply criticised Ukraine's use of US-supplied missiles deep into Russian territory. He also said he will have a "big discussion" about ending childhood vaccination programs with Robert F Kennedy Jr, his nominee to run the Department of Health and Human Services, and that his new administration could scrap some vaccines. To commemorate the Time selection, Trump rang the opening bell of the New York Stock Exchange, where he was cheered. Source: SIPA USA / Courtney Crow / NYSE via Sipa USA He was joined by Kennedy, wife Melania, daughters Ivanka and Tiffany, Vice President-elect JD Vance and Scott Bessent, Trump's pick for Treasury Secretary. Business leaders including Goldman Sachs Chief Executive David Solomon and Citigroup Chief Executive Jane Fraser were also present. In remarks to CNBC at the NYSE, Trump repeated his plans to boost domestic oil drilling and to lower corporate taxes to 15 per cent for US-made products. The bell ringing signifies the start of the trading day at the world's largest stock exchange and is considered an honour. It has historically been reserved for company executives celebrating an initial public offering or other major corporate milestones, but celebrities and politicians like Ronald Reagan, Nelson Mandela and Arnold Schwarzenegger have also rung it.
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save United Airlines travelers with lost luggage have a new tool to track their bags. If the lost bag has an Apple AirTag in it, that information can now be passed directly to United, the airline announced Thursday. The new feature, called Share Item Location, allows travelers with an AirTag or other Find My network accessory to share the location with the airline’s customer service team to help locate their luggage in the event it’s misplaced. United says more than 99% of its customers pick up their luggage without a hitch. The feature is now available with iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2 or macOS 15.2. “Apple’s new Share Item Location feature will help customers travel with even more confidence, knowing they have another way to access their bag’s precise location with AirTag or their Find My accessory of choice,” said David Kinzelman, United’s chief customer officer. Body matching description of missing 84-year-old found in Galloway Township 1 injured in Egg Harbor Township crash Absecon police detain suspect in dollar store robbery Pentagon refutes Van Drew Iran claims as New Jersey officials meet to discuss mystery drones Questions about Gillian’s Wonderland finances draw angry response from Mita Could American Airlines bus program lead to more flights at Atlantic City airport? Atlantic City now has more weed shops than casinos with dozens more on the way Work on Mike Trout's Vineland golf course completed, but play still more than a year away These South Jersey bars and restaurants have transformed into holiday wonderlands District overspending main focus for new Atlantic City school board member Ron Bailey LGBTQ+ restaurant the ByrdCage to open in Atlantic City in January Atlantic County suing NJ Juvenile Justice Commission over placement of youth offenders Latest on New Jersey mystery drones: White House officials say there is no threat Large drones spotted in Philadelphia area as FBI investigates mysterious drone sightings in NJ Egg Harbor City church celebrates its inspiration with 1,700-year-old artifact Travelers on United whose bags do not arrive at their destination can file a delayed baggage report with United and share the link to the item’s location either through the United app or via text message. After the report has been submitted, customer service agents will be able to locate the item on an interactive map alongside a timestamp of a recent update. The shared location will be disabled after a customer has the bag, and customers can also stop sharing the location of the item at any time on their own. The location link will also automatically expire after seven days. Using AirTags or other tracking devices on luggage is increasingly popular among frequent travelers, with a significant boom following the 2022 Southwest Airlines holiday meltdown , which displaced thousands of travelers over Christmas and into 2023, alongside much of their belongings. United says lost bags are rare, with more than 99% of its customers arriving with their bags. It says the new technology will help those with lost bags to recover them more quickly because the airline will have more information about them. Apple previously announced the new service will also be integrated at other air carriers, including Delta Air Lines. Others include Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Iberia, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Lufthansa, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Swiss International Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Virgin Atlantic and Vueling. Nat CardonaLee Media Studio By Marnie Hunter, CNN DAVID KOENIGAssociated Press Stay up-to-date on what's happening Receive the latest in local entertainment news in your inbox weekly!
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