Prologis expects tariff-fearing customers to stockpile inventories

The logistics warehousing giant has seen businesses search for overflow space and short-term capacity options.

By Max Garland • April 24, 2025

Auto groups: US tariff policies ‘will scramble the global automotive supply chain’

In a letter to the Trump administration, industry leaders say recent actions will increase costs and eliminate jobs.

By Larry Avila • April 23, 2025

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Trump tariffs add to warehouse automation woes

Some vendors say their customers are already becoming “increasingly concerned” about the tariffs, according to a report by Interact Analysis.

By Alexei Alexis • April 23, 2025

Abbott expects a ‘few hundred million’ in tariff costs in 2025

CEO Robert Ford told investors the company had considered raising its earnings forecast for 2025, but decided to maintain it in light of the new tariffs.

By Elise Reuter • April 23, 2025

Funko hires supply chain SVP

Cliff Engle will oversee the company’s global distribution and logistics operations as it implements tariff mitigation strategies.

By Kelly Stroh • April 22, 2025

Who are the United States’ top trading partners?

Explore how over 200 countries’ imports, exports and trade balances with the U.S. last year stack up in this sortable chart.

By Edwin Lopez • April 22, 2025

JCB plans San Antonio factory expansion to dodge Trump’s tariffs

The U.K.-based heavy machinery manufacturer said the levies will impact its business in the short term.

By Sara Samora • April 22, 2025

Small businesses in the US may take the brunt of tariffs

Small-scale boutiques, brands and factories don’t have the deep pockets, diverse supply chains or flexibility enjoyed by chains like Walmart.

By Daphne Howland • April 22, 2025

Calvin Klein owner plans warehouse utilization boost

PVH Corp. currently uses about half of its U.S. facilities' capacity, but it aims to change that with consolidation and insourcing.

By Max Garland • April 22, 2025

Nvidia to spend $500B to manufacture AI chips in US

The chipmaker will work with TSMC, Foxconn, Amkor and others to produce its Blackwell chip and other AI infrastructure in Arizona and Texas.

By Kate Magill • April 21, 2025

FedEx Network 2.0 closures hit California, Massachusetts

Three ship centers will shutter in June, impacting 252 employees, as the parcel carrier reduces overlapping operations.

By Max Garland • April 21, 2025

Hermès preps to raise US prices in response to tariffs

The France-based luxury brand’s decision is meant to offset the impact of an additional 10% tariff on exports from the European Union to the U.S.  

By Laurel Deppen • April 21, 2025

Trump’s tariffs aim to reverse decades of manufacturing decline. Will they succeed?

While major firms like TSMC and Nvidia have announced massive U.S. investment in recent weeks, experts are skeptical the policies will lead to a widespread revitalization of domestic manufacturing.

By Kate Magill • April 18, 2025

J&J expects tariff charge of $400M this year

CFO Joe Wolk, who revealed the figure Tuesday morning on CNBC, told investors the charge was primarily in the healthcare giant’s medtech business.

By Ricky Zipp • April 18, 2025

Canada grants limited reprieve on auto tariffs

The country will allow a certain amount of U.S.-assembled cars to be imported duty-free provided companies maintain domestic production and investment levels. 

By Philip Neuffer • Updated April 22, 2025

Levi’s says any tariff-related price bumps will be ‘surgical’

Chief Financial and Growth Officer Harmit Singh this month said the last time the company faced a similarly murky challenge was during the pandemic.

By Daphne Howland • April 16, 2025

CH Robinson expands AI use for LTL quotes, capacity acquisition

Since the capability launched, the freight broker has seen a 30% monthly jump in LTL quotes coming from AI.

By Alejandra Carranza • April 16, 2025

Tariffs may fuel supply chain financing interest: Wells Fargo exec

Financing programs can help companies get suppliers cash quickly and stretch out payment terms, said Jeremy Jansen, the bank's managing director of supply chain finance.

By Caitlin Mullen • April 15, 2025

US launches probe into semiconductor imports

The Section 232 investigation comes ahead of anticipated tariffs on the industry.

By Philip Neuffer • April 14, 2025

US launches probe that could set stage for pharma tariffs

The Commerce Department has begun a Section 232 investigation into the national security effects of the U.S. importing pharmaceuticals and their starting materials.

By Ned Pagliarulo • April 14, 2025

Trump excludes some electronics from reciprocal tariffs

Smartphones and electronic integrated circuits, among other products, now qualify for the “semiconductor” exemption — though officials say sector-specific duties are still coming.

By Edwin Lopez • Updated April 14, 2025

Amid tariff turmoil, Novartis commits to spending $23B on US manufacturing

Novartis expects the new capacity will allow it to produce all of its key medicines “end to end” in the U.S., as the Trump administration buffets global trade with tariffs.

By Jonathan Gardner • April 11, 2025

China raises tariffs on US imports to 125%

The increase takes effect April 12, and the country's Ministry of Finance signaled it won’t retaliate further if Trump hikes duties again.

By Max Garland • April 11, 2025

Dollar Tree prepped for multiple tariff scenarios, CEO says

The retailer is considering changes in its approach to supplier costs, product specifications and sourcing as it navigates shifting trade policies.

By Kelly Stroh • April 10, 2025

EU delays US tariff countermeasures by 90 days

The move comes in response to President Donald Trump’s pause of reciprocal tariffs against the bloc and most other trading partners.

By Max Garland • Updated April 14, 2025