WD-40 braces for Iran war impact on supply costs

As oil prices rise, the company said higher raw material prices take between 90 and 120 days to affect its margins.

By Antone Gonsalves • April 15, 2026

CBP preps tariff refund portal for April 20 launch

The system will go live at 8 a.m. EDT to begin the electronic returns process for an estimated $127 billion in tariffs, the agency said Tuesday.

By Phil Neuffer • April 14, 2026

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Here’s how companies are navigating evolving global trade and tariff policies, rising costs and operational uncertainty across supply chain networks.

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PVH expects improved tariff mitigation results in 2026

The parent company of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger plans to offset 60% of the financial impact of levies this year, doubling the percentage it achieved in 2025.

By Phil Neuffer • April 14, 2026

From tariffs to Iran war, geopolitics are upending packaging supply chains

Switching all sourcing to the U.S. is nearly impossible, manufacturers and consumer brands say. In 2026, here’s how some CPGs are thinking about savvy supply chain management.

By Shefali Kapadia • April 13, 2026

CBP: Tariff refund process will take 60-90 days to issue returns

The agency previously said its in-development system would deliver refunds up to 45 days after a request was submitted.

By Phil Neuffer • April 10, 2026

Diageo supplier to idle 2 Kentucky whiskey distilleries

MGP Ingredients will pause production as the market “continues to be structurally oversupplied” due to tariffs and declining alcohol consumption.

By Sarah Zimmerman • April 10, 2026

Lamb Weston warns of supply chain pressures amid Iran war

The french fry maker anticipates a rise in commodity volatility, including for packaging and fuel, if the conflict persists.

By Antone Gonsalves • April 9, 2026

Tariff refund process still unclear for many companies

While some have filed lawsuits and administrative claims, others are waiting for more certainty, experts said.

By Jeffrey Kinney • April 9, 2026

How food manufacturers are rethinking product assortments

Brands are opting for fewer SKUs and being selective about restocking practices, experts said at the Food Manufacturing Summit.

By Kelly Stroh • April 9, 2026

Trump calls for 50% tariff on goods from nations arming Iran

The president said the duty is effective immediately, although it's unclear how it would be implemented after the Supreme Court clipped Trump's power to issue broad levies.

By Max Garland • April 8, 2026

Retailers rely on this tariff mitigation tactic. Congress has noticed.

The First Sale valuation method has helped companies lower their tariff costs for decades, but renewed scrutiny claims it harms U.S. production.

By Dani James • April 7, 2026

Trump slaps steep tariffs on patented drug imports

The 100% tariff will go into effect on July 31 for several major pharmaceutical companies — with full-scale implementation to begin in September.

By Antone Gonsalves • April 2, 2026

Trump adjusts tariffs for steel, aluminum, copper

Goods made entirely of the metals will still face a 50% tariff, but the levy will be reduced to 25% for certain derivative goods, effective April 6.

By Phil Neuffer • April 2, 2026

Williams-Sonoma isn’t planning for tariff refunds anytime soon

The home goods retailer isn’t baking any potential returns for eliminated tariffs into its 2026 financial expectations, executives said on a recent earnings call.

By Phil Neuffer • April 2, 2026

Manufacturing sector expands for third consecutive month, but war, tariffs cause worry: PMI

Price increases in 17 of the 18 economic sectors tracked are a particular concern and are impacting business operations, according to survey respondents.

By Jeffrey Kinney • April 1, 2026

How food manufacturers can benefit from AI and other technologies

Experts at the virtual Food Manufacturing Summit said companies can leverage technologies such as artificial intelligence to comply with U.S. regulations and heighten food safety.

By Sara Samora • March 31, 2026

HP pulls multiple levers to battle soaring memory chip costs

Along with leveraging existing supplier relationships, the computer maker is expanding its sourcing pool and building strategic inventory positions.

By Antone Gonsalves • March 31, 2026

CBP’s tariff refund process will take up to 45 days to deliver returns

The agency is on track to begin accepting refund requests by April 20, per a filing with the Court of International Trade.

By Phil Neuffer • Updated April 2, 2026

Tariff refunds: Court expands scope to include finally liquidated entries

The Court of International Trade amended a previous order related to now defunct Trump administration tariffs to include all entries subject to the levies.

By Phil Neuffer • March 30, 2026

Manufacturers brace for price increases from Strait of Hormuz closure

Crude oil prices have surged 47% this month and polypropylene jumped 24%, affecting transportation and plastics costs.

By Nathan Owens • March 27, 2026

China opens probes into US trading practices

The investigations reviewing potential disruptions to global supply chains and the trade of green products come as leaders of the two countries prepare to meet in May. 

By Phil Neuffer • March 27, 2026

US, Japan deepen ties on critical mineral supply chains

The two countries unveiled an action plan to build a plurilateral pact on critical minerals, setting shared rules, price floors and stockpiling goals with other willing partners.

By Antone Gonsalves • March 26, 2026

EU parliament approves key terms of US trade deal

The bloc’s legislative body on Thursday voted in favor of lowering or eliminating tariffs on a range of U.S. goods while also approving key safeguard provisions.

By Phil Neuffer • March 26, 2026

Energy Department offers $500M to scale critical minerals production

Within that total, the agency plans to fund between $50 million and $100 million for projects that bolster domestic supplies for advanced battery manufacturing.

By Nathan Owens • March 25, 2026

Iran war could lead to unprecedented oil supply shocks

The disruption could be five times larger than the impacts of previous conflicts that slowed the flow of oil from the Middle East, according to the Dallas Fed.

By Jim Tyson • March 24, 2026