Trade Content Explained: What It Is, Why It Matters & How Descartes Leads the Way

by Marc | Nov 18, 2025 | CI Knowledge Center Blogs

By Simran Sethi, Product Manager, Global Trade Intelligence, Descartes Global trade regulations evolve faster than ever, making timely, accurate trade content essential for compliance and operational resilience. As companies navigate shifting tariffs, Environmental,...

Trade Content APIs: Streamlining Classification and Enhancing Business Integration

by Marc | Sep 11, 2025 | CI Knowledge Center Blogs

By Simran Sethi, Product Manager, Global Trade Intelligence, Descartes Trade content Application Programming Interfaces (API) are revolutionizing how businesses manage international trade by automating the classification process and seamlessly integrating with...

Surviving Tariff Volatility: A Guide for Global Trade Leaders

by Marc | Aug 15, 2025 | CI Knowledge Center Blogs

By Simran Sethi, Product Manager, Global Trade Intelligence, Descartes The global trade environment is facing unprecedented uncertainty. As tariff unpredictability becomes a persistent challenge—driven by geopolitical tension, retaliatory actions, and economic...

How to Choose the Right Software Vendor to Manage Tariff Volatility

by Marc | Jun 27, 2025 | CI Knowledge Center Blogs

By Simran Sethi, Product Manager, Global Trade Intelligence, Descartes In today’s unpredictable global trade environment, tariff volatility is a growing challenge. Shifting trade agreements, political tensions, retaliatory tariffs, and evolving customs regulations...

Unlocking Global Growth: How Free Trade Agreements Are Shaping Commerce Amid Growing Tariff Uncertainty

by Marc | Jun 5, 2025 | CI Knowledge Center Blogs

By Simran Sethi, Product Manager, Global Trade Intelligence, Descartes In today’s interconnected economy, Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) have become critical instruments for businesses seeking to expand globally. These agreements reduce or eliminate trade barriers,...

Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs): The Unsung Weapon Against 2025’s Tariff Tsunami

by CustomsInfo | May 9, 2025 | CI Knowledge Center Blogs

By Simran Sethi, Product Manager, Global Trade Intelligence, Descartes As trade tensions push import duties to record heights, U.S. businesses are scrambling for ways to protect their profit margins. In 2025, sweeping levies—including a baseline 10% tariff on most...