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Growing Opportunities and Growing Risks
Article from MHI Solutions Magazine THE U.S. ECONOMY is facing two conflicting dynamics with a rare coexistence of momentum and uncertainty. Gross domestic product (GDP) growth has been much better than many expected, and the U.S. labor market remains relatively tight. […]
The Strait of Hormuz and the Impact on Global Trade and Supply Chains
The 2026 conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel has triggered significant disruptions to global commerce. At the center of this upheaval is the Strait of Hormuz which effectively closed as hostilities escalated. This single geographic bottleneck, normally responsible […]
Cold War Two Risks Present Domestic Opportunities for Material Handling
Article from MHI Solutions Magazine The U.S. economy is facing growing risks stemming from escalating trade policy uncertainty and associated economic softening, which is accompanied by still‑elevated interest rates. Trade, growth and interest rate risk factors have spilled over into […]
Reindustrialization, Energy and Strategic Sustainability
Article from MHI Solutions Magazine As the Trump Administration prioritizes U.S. reindustrialization, technological supremacy and energy dominance, the landscape for sustainability and clean energy appears to be entering a new phase informed by pragmatism, power security, economic security and national […]
The Economic Impact of Material Handling: $266B and Growing
At the 2025 MHI Annual Conference, MHI and Oxford Economics unveiled their latest report, “Handling the US Economy: The Economic Impact of the Material Handling Industry.” It’s a deep dive into how this sector supports everything from supply chain infrastructure […]
Economic and Material Handling Outlook in a World of Rising Trade Risks
Article from MHI Solutions Magazine Material handling businesses entered 2025 with strong tailwinds. However, risks have risen significantly in recent months, and the entire industry is being swept into an economic storm driven by escalating tariff risks. While tariffs are […]