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    Canada to reduce tariffs on China EVs

    The lower levies are part of a broader trade pact that Canada says will drive investment in electric vehicle supply chains, protect jobs and bolster agricultural exports to China.

    By • Jan. 16, 2026
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    Abandoning packaging sustainability a ‘serious strategic miscalculation’: Bain

    Companies are still pursuing sustainable packaging strategies even though they’ve toned down public messaging about it, according to a newly released report from Bain & Co. Substrate switches remain a leading strategy.

    By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 16, 2026
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    Inventory Management

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

    By Supply Chain Dive staff
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    Birkenstock warns tariffs will hurt more in 2026

    The footwear maker expects selective price hikes, supply chain efficiencies and growth in the Asia-Pacific region to soften the impact.

    By • Jan. 15, 2026
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    US caps Taiwan tariffs at 15%

    The limit would apply to both reciprocal and sector-specific duties, per the Commerce Department, although the implementation timeline remains unclear.

    By • Jan. 15, 2026
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    Trump issues 25% tariffs on narrow range of semiconductors

    The levies, effective Jan. 15, do not cover products used for data centers and consumer applications, per a proclamation signed Wednesday.

    By , • Jan. 15, 2026
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    Trump threatens 25% tariff on Iran’s trading partners

    The president said the duty would go into effect immediately, although no official documentation has been released to define the scope of the levies. 

    By • Updated Jan. 13, 2026
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    Trump admin clarifies scope of tariff refunds ahead of Supreme Court ruling

    Duties charged on goods from Brazil and India would also be eligible for refund should the court rule reimbursements necessary, according to a legal filing.

    By • Jan. 12, 2026
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    Tyson agrees to $82.5M settlement in beef price-fixing lawsuit

    Meat giants have spent hundreds of millions of dollars to settle claims that they artificially raised prices for years.

    By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 9, 2026
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    5 supply chain management trends to watch in 2026

    Following a year jam-packed with uncertainty, retailers and manufacturers will prioritize cost optimization amid a fragmenting global economic picture. 

    By • Jan. 8, 2026
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    CBP to cease paper-based refunds

    The moves comes as importers continue to wait for a Supreme Court ruling on executive tariff powers that could lead to a rush of refund requests. 

    By • Jan. 7, 2026
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    Volvo to open $37.7M regional distribution hub in Washington state

    The truck manufacturer aims to optimize parts delivery for dealers in the U.S. Northwest and Western Canada. 

    By • Jan. 6, 2026
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    Jim Beam halts production at flagship Kentucky distillery

    The bourbon maker is pausing operations for a year at its main manufacturing plant as it battles declining alcohol consumption and high barrel-aging taxes.

    By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 6, 2026
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    US manufacturing activity drops to lowest point of 2025: PMI

    Weak demand and tariff effects are weighing on companies as the U.S.’ recent military operation in Venezuela adds more uncertainty to the mix.

    By Nathan Owens • Jan. 6, 2026
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    White House delays furniture tariff increases for a year

    The U.S. is pushing back duty increases due to "productive negotiations" with trading partners, keeping the current 25% rate in effect.

    By • Jan. 2, 2026
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    US plans fresh China semiconductor tariffs for 2027

    The duty rate will be set at least 30 days before the implementation date and stack on top of existing levies, per a Federal Register filing.

    By • Dec. 24, 2025
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    Ford cancels $6.5B battery supply contract with LG Energy Solution

    The automaker also dissolved its BlueOval SK battery joint venture with SK On earlier this month as it shifts away from EVs.

    By • Dec. 23, 2025
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    Year in pictures

    Tariffs, strikes and tragedies: How 2025 transformed supply chains

    Supply chains faced tumult, with changes to U.S. trade policies and labor unrest contributing to a mosaic of uncertainty. Here is a visual look at the busy year.

    By , , , , , • Dec. 22, 2025
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    Calvin Klein owner sees higher inventory costs due to tariffs

    PVH Corp. reported that inventory costs were up 3% year over year — the bulk of which was attributed to tariffs.

    By • Dec. 22, 2025
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    USMCA review: 5 supply chain issues the US plans to address

    The United States won’t “rubber stamp” an extension of the pact next summer and will instead look to fix a few structural issues, per U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.

    By • Dec. 22, 2025
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    Lovesac reshores key manufacturing process

    The direct-to-consumer furniture retailer plans to start domestic production of core inserts for its primary product line.

    By • Dec. 18, 2025
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    Ford, SK On dissolving BlueOval SK battery joint venture

    The automaker’s planned investment in the joint venture was the largest-ever manufacturing commitment in company history, Ford said in 2021.

    By • Dec. 18, 2025
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    Victoria’s Secret faces merchandise glut from ocean freight shift

    The retailer is shifting to maritime shipping instead of air freight to fight tariffs, which is increasing inventory levels.

    By • Dec. 18, 2025
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    Manufacturers plan price hikes over reshoring to combat tariff effects

    Industry leaders are displaying “slight optimism” for next year, with increased projections for revenue and capital spending as trade uncertainty settles, according to ISM’s Supply Chain Planning Forecast.

    By • Dec. 17, 2025
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    Semiconductor industry most concerned by tariffs, trade policy: KPMG

    For the first time, supply chain issues overtook talent as industry leaders’ top concern, according to the advisory firm’s 21st annual Global Semiconductor Outlook.

    By • Dec. 16, 2025
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    Off-price retailers neutralize tariff impact

    Inventory and pricing strategies helped TJX, Ross and Burlington protect margins in Q3, and they expect even greater success in Q4.

    By Daphne Howland • Dec. 16, 2025