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Trump tariffsUS to lower China tariffs as part of trade war truce
The truce also includes de-escalating other trade actions, such as China’s rare earth export controls and U.S. fees on China-linked ships.
By Philip Neuffer • Updated Nov. 7, 2025 -
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Fed trims main rate by a quarter point
The central bank trimmed rates to a range between 3.75% to 4% in its second rate reduction this year.
By Grace Noto • Updated Oct. 29, 2025 -
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TrendlineInventory Management
Read how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management as an effective strategy against tariffs.
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Whirlpool forecasts $225M tariff dent despite domestic manufacturing
Whirlpool CEO Marc Bitzer said during a recent earnings call that competitors flooded the market with low-cost inventory before tariffs took effect, but anticipates the market turning in the company’s favor.
By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 29, 2025 -
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US nears trade pact with South Korea
The two countries have “pretty much finalized” a deal, U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday.
By Philip Neuffer • Oct. 29, 2025 -
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Scotts Miracle-Gro taps machine learning to solve inventory glut
Data analytics and predictive modeling have helped the company cut inventory levels in half in the last two years, President and COO Nate Baxter said.
By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 28, 2025 -
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Effective tariff mitigation requires strong industry connections: former CBP director
Engaging with customs brokers, industry trade associations and consultants is key, per Richard DiNucci, who is now a senior international trade advisor at Venable LLP.
By Kelly Stroh , Philip Neuffer • Oct. 28, 2025 -
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Mattel feels tariff crunch as holidays near
To mitigate levies, retailers are making more frequent but smaller orders while pushing the importation and warehousing of goods onto the toy maker.
By Daphne Howland , Philip Neuffer • Oct. 28, 2025 -
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Amazon unveils 3 new systems to boost its fulfillment, delivery network
A multiarmed robotics system, an agentic AI model and smart glasses for drivers build upon other technologies the e-commerce giant has revealed this year.
By Max Garland • Oct. 27, 2025 -
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US inks Southeast Asia trade pacts, touts China negotiation progress
The White House reached reciprocal tariff deals or frameworks with Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia and Malaysia while hinting at a potential trade truce with China.
By Max Garland , Antone Gonsalves , Philip Neuffer , Kelly Stroh • Oct. 27, 2025 -
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Sponsored by Smash My TrashSolving common supply chain delays
Delays in the supply chain can mean lost sales, higher costs and unhappy customers.
By Kirk Butts, Director of Communications • Oct. 27, 2025 -
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Trump tariffsTrump 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 -
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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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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 -
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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 • Updated Nov. 4, 2025 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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Deep Dive // Trump tariffsWhat 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 -
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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
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