Trump to raise Canada tariffs by 10%

The announcement comes days after trade talks with Canada were suspended over an anti-tariff TV ad featuring parts of a 1987 speech by then-U.S. President Ronald Reagan.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 25, 2025

US reviews China’s compliance with 2020 trade pact

The White House opened a Section 301 investigation examining whether China fulfilled provisions within an agreement signed during the first Trump administration.

By Philip Neuffer • Oct. 24, 2025

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Read how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management as an effective strategy against tariffs.

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Levi’s nears completion of warehouse network transition

The jeans maker will cease simultaneously operating owned distribution centers by early next year as it continues a strategic shift to leasing more facilities.

By Philip Neuffer • Oct. 23, 2025

A tale of 3 small businesses: How they changed packaging to mitigate tariffs

As costs rise, companies have explored their options to shrink dimensions or change materials altogether.

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 23, 2025

US weighs 100% tariffs on Nicaragua under Section 301

The Trump administration is also proposing to suspend all or some applications of CAFTA-DR benefits to the country, such as tariff concessions.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 21, 2025

New Balance expands distribution network into the West

The sneaker maker opened a distribution center in Salt Lake City this month that will eventually handle all West Coast inbound and outbound volume.

By Philip Neuffer • Oct. 21, 2025

Some employers skip the upskilling, use AI to replace workers

However, small- and medium-sized employers might become the “backbone” of upskilling as the market shifts, according to the British Standards Institution.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 21, 2025

Supreme Court urged to block Trump’s tariffs ahead of November hearing

Small businesses and states suing the president claimed levies implemented under a 1977 emergency powers act amounted to a $3 trillion tax increase on Americans.

By Antone Gonsalves • Oct. 21, 2025

Wayfair to shutter Kentucky plant as part of logistics network revamp

The closure will impact more than 200 employees who will be laid off in phases, starting Jan. 1.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 20, 2025

Nestlé cutting 4K jobs in supply chain, manufacturing

The layoffs will be part of a larger staffing overhaul as the Lean Cuisine maker looks to slash 6% of its workforce and drive $3.8 billion in savings.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 20, 2025

Costco leans on SKU flexibility, buyer experience for tariff strategy

The retailer has also opted to shift production origins and consolidate buying to lower the cost of goods.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 20, 2025

US formalizes tariffs on trucks, buses

Duties of 25% on trucks and 10% on buses begin Nov. 1, but some equipment manufacturers — including automakers — may qualify for cost offsets.

By Philip Neuffer , Edwin Lopez • Oct. 18, 2025

Whirlpool to invest $300M in Ohio plants

The funds will go toward facilities that produce washing machines and dryers for the company, which makes about 80% of appliances it sells in the U.S. domestically.

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 17, 2025

What tools does Trump have to impose tariffs?

Use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act will soon face Supreme Court review. Here are other mechanisms the president can use to hike duties.

By Philip Neuffer • Oct. 16, 2025

JM Smucker to spend over $120M on Hostess plant expansion

The investment comes as the food giant aims for the 2026 closure of an Indianapolis facility that produced goods for the Twinkies-making brand.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 15, 2025

How a cookware company is using Amazon’s supply chain services

Avacraft is simplifying inventory management and documentation processes with support from the e-commerce giant’s offerings, CEO Asha Kangralkar said.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 14, 2025

To move or not to move? Manufacturers hesitant to nearshore before USMCA review

While some companies are using regional supply chains or leaning on tariff exemptions by maximizing compliance, others are frozen in place.

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 14, 2025

Trump plans fresh China tariffs in response to rare earth export controls

The 100% duties will begin Nov. 1 and stack on existing levies, the president said Friday, seemingly squashing a monthslong trade truce.

By Philip Neuffer • Updated Oct. 14, 2025

Manufacturers focus on supply chain costs, look to AI amid uncertainty

Global disruptions, including tariffs, are hindering manufacturers’ ability to innovate, according to a recent KPMG survey. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 10, 2025

Ikea operator acquires AI logistics platform

Ingka Group’s investment arm has bought U.S.-based Locus to help improve delivery, something the home retailer previously outsourced.

By Dani James • Oct. 10, 2025

CFOs expect tariff-fueled price pressures to persist into 2026

On average, CFOs say price growth at their organizations would be roughly 25% lower in 2026 if not for the impact of tariffs, according to survey results.

By Alexei Alexis • Oct. 9, 2025

Calvin Klein parent company names chief supply chain officer

Patricia Gabriel will leave Capri Holdings, owner of Jimmy Choo and Versace, to lead global operations for PVH Corp.

By Philip Neuffer • Updated Oct. 8, 2025

4 ways Walmart is scaling AI to unify its supply chain

“End to end, every segment of what we do is driven by some form of intelligence,” said Indira Uppuluri, SVP of supply chain technology. 

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 7, 2025

Power outages drive supply chain worries, report says

Some global executives are also rethinking network geographies, choosing facility locations based on energy reliability, a Prologis survey found.

By Suman Bhattacharyya • Oct. 7, 2025

Dollar Tree to open 1.25M-square-foot Arizona distribution center

Once operational in 2026, the facility will service stores across several states in the Southwest.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 7, 2025