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 Phil Neuffer • Jan. 30, 2026

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 Phil Neuffer • Jan. 30, 2026

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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

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 Antone Gonsalves • Jan. 30, 2026

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 Max Garland • Jan. 30, 2026

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

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 Antone Gonsalves • Jan. 28, 2026

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 Phil Neuffer • Jan. 27, 2026

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 Eric Walz • Jan. 26, 2026

Trump threatens 100% tariff to stymie Canada-China trade pact

The president said the levy on Canada imports would go into effect immediately should the country consummate a preliminary trade agreement with China announced earlier this month.

By Phil Neuffer • Updated Jan. 26, 2026

Trump reverses tariff threat on European countries

U.S. President Donald Trump said the levies scheduled to begin Feb. 1 were unnecessary after reaching a framework deal with NATO regarding Greenland.

By Antone Gonsalves • Jan. 21, 2026

Danone invests $4M to expand Texas plant amid yogurt boom

The Fort Worth expansion aims to scale production at a facility that makes Danimals, Activia and YoCrunch.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 21, 2026

EU halts US trade deal over Trump’s Greenland campaign

The bloc voted Wednesday to suspend its efforts to cement terms of the framework pact after Trump threatened to raise tariffs on six member countries.

By Phil Neuffer • Updated Jan. 22, 2026

OpenAI seeks US suppliers for AI supply chain

The AI giant launched an RFP seeking domestic suppliers to build out AI hardware, robotics components and data center capacity.

By Antone Gonsalves • Jan. 20, 2026

Trump threatens tariffs on 8 countries in push for Greenland

The U.S. president said the levy on Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the U.K., the Netherlands and Finland would start at 10% on Feb. 1. 

By Antone Gonsalves • Jan. 17, 2026

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 Eric Walz • Jan. 16, 2026

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, a Bain & Co. report found.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 16, 2026

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 Antone Gonsalves • Jan. 15, 2026

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 Antone Gonsalves • Jan. 15, 2026

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 Antone Gonsalves , Phil Neuffer • Jan. 15, 2026

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 Phil Neuffer • Updated Jan. 13, 2026

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 Phil Neuffer • Jan. 12, 2026

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

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 Phil Neuffer • Jan. 8, 2026

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 Phil Neuffer • Jan. 7, 2026

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 Antone Gonsalves • Jan. 6, 2026