2026.02.24 | Cartel War Shuts Manzanillo Port Amid New 10% Tariff

A violent cartel war in Mexico has suddenly collided with a massive new US trade tariff and a crippling Northeast winter storm, creating a nightmare scenario for global supply chains. We break down the immediate fallout of the military operation against the CJNG cartel, explaining why the resulting Manzanillo port closure and the sudden 10% ad valorem tariff will instantly compound friction and drive up your costs. Beyond the border crisis, we analyze the severe infrastructure fragility exposed by the massive Nor'easter that forced an emergency DOE order just to keep the power grid online. Tune in to learn how to aggressively shift from a "just-in-time" to a "just-in-case" strategy to protect your business and home before these localized disruptions become prolonged outages.