Procurement


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    Tariffs, supplier fire continue to batter Ford

    Confusion over the start date for auto part levy offsets caused the automaker to incur higher costs than it originally expected.

    By Feb. 13, 2026
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    Trump administration moves to require 100% domestic materials in EV chargers

    The proposed increase from 55% calls for nearly all charger materials, including iron and steel, to be made in the U.S. to receive federal funding.

    By Nathan Owens • Feb. 13, 2026
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    Trendline

    Supply Chain Technology Adoption

    Retailers and manufacturers are increasingly employing artificial intelligence, digital twins and traceability systems to improve visibility and operational performance.

    By Supply Chain Dive staff
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    US commits to 15% tariff limit for Taiwan goods

    The two countries came to terms on a pact that would also reduce levies on most U.S. goods entering Taiwan and facilitate agricultural and industrial trade.

    By Feb. 13, 2026
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    Campbell’s to shutter Cape Cod potato chip plant

    The company plans to shift production at the Massachusetts site, which also makes Kettle Brand chips, to other facilities to boost efficiency.

    By Christopher Doering • Feb. 12, 2026
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    JM Smucker overhauls supply chain leadership

    The Milkbone maker named Rob Ferguson its new chief product supply officer after eliminating the COO role and announcing the retirement of several other supply chain executives.

    By Feb. 11, 2026
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    US inks deal with Bangladesh to reduce tariffs

    The Trump administration plans to cut levies on imports from Bangladesh to 19% and consider the removal of tariffs for certain goods, including textiles and apparel.

    By Feb. 10, 2026
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    US, trading partners forge pacts to lock in critical minerals

    The EU, Japan and Mexico pledged to cooperate with the U.S. on mining, processing and stockpiling minerals essential to the countries’ industries and economies.

    By Feb. 9, 2026
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    Trump preps for tariffs on Iran’s trading partners

    The president, who previously threatened 25% levies on countries "doing business" with Iran, is tasking cabinet officials with assessing the need for such duties.

    By Feb. 6, 2026
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    Commerce hits China, Vietnam with duties for molded fiber products

    Some producers could face duties of up to 540% on certain molded fiber bowls, clamshells and other products, according to the American Molded Fiber Coalition.

    By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 6, 2026
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    US formalizes trade framework deals with Argentina, El Salvador, Guatemala

    The pacts solidify tariff exemptions, including for goods from Guatemala and El Salvador abiding by the Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement.

    By Feb. 6, 2026
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    EU renews efforts to advance US tariff deal after Trump reverses threats

    The bloc will continue work on the framework pact after U.S. President Donald Trump rescinded plans to enact levies to advance his campaign to annex Greenland.

    By Feb. 5, 2026
  • A rendering of Eli Lilly's manufacturing plant in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, expected to be operational in 2031.
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    Eli Lilly plans $3.5B weight-loss drug factory

    The Pennsylvania facility, part of a larger initiative to boost U.S. operations, will help the company meet increasing demand, according to CEO David Ricks.

    By Nathan Owens • Feb. 5, 2026
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    How grocers are taking charge of food traceability requirements

    Walmart and Kroger are among the retailers setting stricter standards that go beyond the federal requirements.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 4, 2026
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    Trump launches $12B critical mineral reserve to curb foreign reliance

    The federal initiative will build the stockpile with government-backed financing and private partners to protect key U.S. industries from supply shocks.

    By Feb. 3, 2026
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    US, India reach framework deal to lower tariffs

    The two countries “will promptly implement” the pact that would lower levies on goods from India to 18%, according to a joint statement from the White House.

    By , Updated Feb. 8, 2026
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    Manufacturing sector expands in January, reaching highest point in four years: PMI

    Orders and production drove the industry’s expansion, as businesses submitted requests to restock shelves or get ahead of tariffs, according to the Institute for Supply Management.

    By Feb. 2, 2026
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    PepsiCo exec: Mentorship, development pave supply chain career paths

    Industry leaders play a critical role in removing barriers and encouraging inclusivity, according to SVP of Field Supply Chain Darcy Arata.

    By Feb. 2, 2026
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    Top supply chain risks and trends to follow in 2026

    Explore how tariff changes, key supply shortages and volatile logistics capacity will test network resilience in this roundup of deep dives from Supply Chain Dive.

    By Jan. 30, 2026
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    Trump targets countries selling oil to Cuba with potential tariffs

    Cabinet members will determine the extent of levies for countries that ship crude oil and petroleum products to the Caribbean nation, per an executive order.

    By Jan. 30, 2026
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    McCormick tackles $50M tariff hit through pricing, other measures

    The spice maker will stick with its 2025 playbook to mitigate tariff impacts this year, including alternative sourcing and other supply chain initiatives.

    By Jan. 30, 2026
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    Trump warns of 50% tariff on Canada aircraft

    The U.S. president said the duties would be implemented if Canada doesn't fully certify four Gulfstream jet models but didn't give a precise timeline.

    By Jan. 30, 2026
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    Chipmakers have mixed reactions to Trump’s phase-one tariffs

    Nvidia supported Trump’s plan to implement 25% duties on certain AI chips, while others remain quiet.

    By Nathan Owens • Jan. 28, 2026
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    Supply chain shortages: What’s at risk in 2026?

    Procurement teams will be tested by constraints touching critical minerals, memory chips, beef and other supplies throughout the year.

    By Jan. 28, 2026
  • U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at a dinner next to South Korea President Lee Jae Myung on Oct. 29, 2025, in Gyeongju, South Korea.
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    Trump vows to hike South Korea tariffs to 25%

    The U.S. president said he would raise levies, including those on cars, because South Korea’s National Assembly has not enacted terms of a framework trade deal.

    By Jan. 27, 2026
  • A front 3/4 view of the 2024 Buick Envision Avenir in Moonstone Gray Metallic paint parked in front of a building with greenery in the foreground.
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    GM’s Buick Envision production shifting from China to US in 2028

    Onshoring production is designed in part to mitigate tariffs driving up the price of the compact SUV.

    By Jan. 26, 2026