Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (February 20, 2026)

Summary

In this episode Adrian Gonzalez reflects on the hype around AI and existential risks, then dives into the week’s supply‑chain headlines, highlighting record U.S. imports despite steep Trump tariffs, Mexico overtaking Canada as the top U.S. export destination, and the surge in demand for trade‑compliance expertise. He cites Reuters on Hapag‑Lloyd’s $4.2 billion acquisition of Israel’s ZIM, the shutdown of Amazon’s new warehouse robot, and Werner’s $44 M charge from a truckload restructuring. The episode underscores how volatile trade policy is reshaping roles in logistics, making compliance a strategic, risk‑management function.