From Ports to Politics: Decoding Tariffs, Ocean Shipping, and Supply Chains with Sal Mercogliano
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Release Date: 05/15/2025
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info_outlineSal Mercogliano and Joe Lynch discuss from ports to politics: decoding tariffs, ocean shipping, and supply chains. Sal is is an associate professor of history at Campbell University in North Carolina and adjunct professor at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.
About Sal Mercogliano
Dr. Salvatore R. Mercogliano is an associate professor of history at Campbell University in North Carolina and adjunct professor at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. He holds a Bachelor of Science in marine transportation from the State University of New York Maritime College, along with a merchant marine deck officer license (unlimited tonnage 2nd mate), a master’s in maritime history and nautical archaeology from East Carolina University, and a Ph.D. in military and naval history from the University of Alabama. Dr. Mercogliano started What's Going on With Shipping on YouTube in March 2021 when the MV Ever Given ran aground in the Suez Canal. Since then, he has grown the channel to 500,000 subscribers and maritime consulting.
About What's Going On In Shipping
What's Going on With Shipping?, hosted by Salvatore Mercogliano, Ph.D., is a YouTube channel delivering in-depth analysis of the maritime industry. The channel focuses on maritime industry policy, current events, and history. Dr. Mercogliano examines the world's merchant marines, the international maritime sector, current events in maritime trade, and maritime history. Dr. Mercogliano also consults with companies, organizations, and governmental bodies, offering expert advice on ocean shipping and trade issues. What's Going On In Shipping provides valuable content and expert insights for professionals, enthusiasts, and anyone seeking to understand the complexities of global shipping and maritime affairs.
Key Takeaways: From Ports to Politics: Decoding Tariffs, Ocean Shipping, and Supply Chains
- Joe Lynch and Dr. Sal Mercogliano delve into "From Ports to Politics: Decoding Tariffs, Ocean Shipping, and Supply Chains," covering crucial topics such as:
- Decoding Tariffs: Understand the fundamental definition of a tariff and its direct impact on international trade and the cost of goods.
- Trump Administration's Tariff Strategy: Explore the intended goals and overarching objectives behind the tariff policies implemented by the Trump administration.
- Supply Chain Repositioning: Identify the specific supply chains and industries that are likely to undergo significant shifts and adjustments in response to the implemented tariffs.
- OSRA 2022 Overview: Gain insights into the key provisions and objectives of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 and its implications for the maritime industry.
- Tariffs and Ocean Shipping Interplay: Analyze the direct and indirect ways in which tariffs influence the dynamics of ocean shipping and global trade routes.
- Political Dimensions of Tariffs: Discuss the broader political motivations and consequences associated with the use of tariffs as a trade policy tool.
- Future of Global Supply Chains: Consider the long-term implications of tariffs and related policies on the resilience, efficiency, and geographical distribution of international supply chains.
- What's Going On In Shipping: Discover insights into Salvatore Mercogliano's popular YouTube channel, "What's Going On In Shipping," which provides in-depth analysis of maritime policy, current events, and history.
- Expert Maritime Analysis: Learn how Dr. Mercogliano leverages his extensive background in maritime history and the merchant marine to offer expert commentary and analysis on global shipping trends and events on his YouTube platform.
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