The worldwide maritime shipping industry is essential to distributing goods, including raw materials, commodities, gasoline, and jet fuel. With an impact on a host of different industries, shipping is in many ways a bellwether for global economic health.In the U.S., the lead-up to the 2024 presidential election has brought renewed discussion of tariffs. These taxes on imported or exported goods also play an important role in the shipping industry as well, potentially increasing shipping costs, affecting rou ...