Kari Crane

Kari Crane

Kari Crane is the editor of Passages: The International Trade Blog. Kari joined Shipping Solutions after working as an editor, writer and designer at a major market newspaper in Texas. Kari has spent her career finding different ways to tell stories and make complex topics easy-to-understand, so she loves helping importers and exporters understand how to navigate the complex world of international trade.

On: April 2, 2025     By: Kari Crane

What Are the Top U.S. Imports? [2025]

Curious about what the U.S. imports the most? From cars and oil to computers and vaccines, discover the top U.S. imports—and how you can stay ahead of shifting trade policies by accurately calculating your import costs.

On: April 2, 2025     By: Kari Crane

International Trade Briefing: April 2025 [Video]

Catch up on the latest trade news in the April edition of International Trade Briefing. We cover record-high imports driven by tariff uncertainty, new moves to tighten control over trade regulations, and growing pushback against a $1.5 million fee on Chinese-built ships.

On: March 17, 2025     By: Kari Crane

What Are the Top U.S. Exports? [2025]

The United States is the world’s second-largest exporter, with goods exports reaching $2.06 trillion in 2024. In this article, we’ll share the top U.S. exports, the regions that purchase the most U.S. goods and how your company can pursue exporting to those markets.

On: March 10, 2025     By: Kari Crane

International Trade Briefing: March 2025 [Video]

Catch up on the latest trade news in the March edition of International Trade Briefing. This month’s updates include tariff changes, shifts in FCPA enforcement, federal workforce cuts impacting export services, potential fees on Chinese-built ships, Jamieson Greer’s confirmation as U.S. Trade Representative and extended OFAC recordkeeping requirements.

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