Input: Useful and Not China is reportedly taking credit for its leadership this past year in the World Trade Organization. It says it believes in the multilateral process and is committed to the reform of the organization. The latter claim is somewhat sullied by the nation’s continued claim to the same developing country exemptions from free trade obligations as WTO members with a fraction of the per capita income. Nonetheless, China’s engagement brings positive value to the broader institution and should enable a transparent debate about future rights and obligations for its membership. Separately, it is reported that Japan will begin producing its own global food production forecasts. Apparently, Japan’s Aerospace Expl...
What You Need to Know Today: The conflict between the U.S. and Iran continues to escalate with the two sides exchanging attacks over the weekend. President Trump said Iran “will pay” for recent attacks that claimed the lives of U.S. troops stationed in Jordan. There are some signs...
Key Takeaways: Russia’s diesel export ban is tightening global fuel supplies and increasing dependence on alternative exporters. Limited refining capacity and logistical constraints make diesel markets especially sensitive to supply disruptions. Diesel supply disruptions are more difficu...
From WPI Consulting
Infrastructure investment due diligence
On behalf of a Canadian oilseed processer WPI's team provided market analysis, econometric modeling and financial due diligence in support of a $24 million-dollar investment in a Ukrainian crush plant. Consistent with WPI's findings, local production to supply the plant and the facility's output have expanded exponentially since the investment. WPI has conducted parallel work on behalf of U.S., South American and European clients, both private and public, in the agri-food space.