Americas News

Petroecuador warns Trafigura over Russian diesel shipments

Ecuadorian state-owned oil company Petroecuador has urged commodity trader Trafigura to stop importing Russian fuel, amid fears the South American nation could fall foul …

Americas / 31-08-22 / by Felix Thompson

US authorities put trade finance banks on alert over Russia export control evasion attempts

US authorities have issued an alert urging trade finance providers to deploy “increased vigilance” when watching for possible evasion of export controls by Russian …

Americas / 13-07-22 / by Felix Thompson

Growth of free trade zones presents serious financial crime risks, report finds

Goods passing through free trade zones are a growing risk in terms of organised criminal activity, including the trafficking of banned goods, money laundering …

Americas / 21-06-22 / by John Basquill

Citi, Boeing renew SCF agreement with US Exim

The Export-Import Bank of the United States (US Exim) has bolstered its support for the domestic aviation manufacturing industry, renewing a US$450mn supply chain …

Americas / 01-06-22 / by Felix Thompson

Exclusive interview: US Exim president talks export credit reform, green incentives and taking on China

In February, the US Senate confirmed Reta Jo Lewis as president and chair of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (US Exim), approximately …

Americas / 25-05-22 / by Felix Thompson

Analysis: The rise in US International Trade Commission unfair import investigations

With the ability to block unfair imports, the US International Trade Commission (ITC), an independent government agency, offers a powerful tool, particularly for enforcing …

Americas / 12-05-22 / by Eleanor Wragg

EDC launches sustainability guarantee programme, signs up first bank

Export Development Canada (EDC) has launched a new guarantee product to help carbon-intensive companies secure financing as they transition towards cleaner activities. As part …

Americas / 04-05-22 / by Felix Thompson

Freight forwarder pays US$6mn to settle US sanctions breach

US authorities have taken enforcement action against Australia-headquartered freight forwarding company Toll, following accusations it facilitated payments worth over US$48mn linked to sanctioned entities …

Americas / 27-04-22 / by John Basquill

Biden administration eyes manufacturing boost through new US Exim programme

The Export-Import Bank of the United States (US Exim) has formally launched a new domestic financing programme to boost American manufacturing and grow the …

Americas / 20-04-22 / by Felix Thompson

Warnings sounded over Xinjiang-made aluminium in global supply chains

As the US deliberates over the scope of new legislation cracking down on imports from Xinjiang, fresh research warns global aluminium supply chains could …

Americas / 13-04-22 / by Felix Thompson