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Razor reshapes supply chain to weather Trump-era China tariffs
The designer of personal ride-on vehicles went from paying import duties to shifting the burden onto manufacturers, per Bryan Wood, VP of global supply chain.
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How Gong cha overhauled its supply chain for US growth
The bubble tea brand has standardized its supply chain playbook by moving to a direct franchising system, according to Alan Davis, director of supply chain for the Americas.
By Alejandra Carranza • June 9, 2026 -
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Warehouse automation, logistics management and procurement processes are just a few of the ways companies are using AI to streamline their supply chains.
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Steel imports down 30% in 2026 as tariffs bolster US production
Raw and finished steel reached 1.87 million net tons for the month of April, driven by increased imports of tin plate, metallic coatings and other goods, according to census data.
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Q&ADOJ appeal throws fresh uncertainty into tariff refund process
“The endgame is clear: the government is trying to keep as much of the remaining money as possible,” said Reed Smith attorney Michael Lowell.
By Alexei Alexis • June 8, 2026 -
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Deere recovers $272M in tariff refunds
All told, the farm equipment manufacturer still expects about $900 million in net tariff costs for the current fiscal year, executives said.
By Antone Gonsalves • June 4, 2026 -
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Trump admin appeals aspects of tariff refund order
The Department of Justice said the Court of International Trade lacks the authority to mandate refunds for all finally liquidated entries.
By Phil Neuffer • Updated June 3, 2026 -
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Trump tariffsUS eyes new tariffs for China, EU, Mexico and more after labor probes
The potential levies of either 10% or 12.5% would apply to 60 trading partners, although the proposal listed several product exemptions.
By Max Garland • June 3, 2026 -
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Trump tariffsUSTR floats 25% tariff on Brazil imports
The agency proposed the levy as a result of a Section 301 investigation launched last year, with a public hearing set for July 6.
By Antone Gonsalves • June 2, 2026 -
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Trump tariffsTrump further tweaks steel, aluminum, copper tariffs
A greater range of industrial and agricultural equipment made with the metals will temporarily face a reduced 15% levy starting June 8, per the White House.
By Phil Neuffer • June 2, 2026 -
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US manufacturing expands to highest level since May 2022: PMI
“Companies are still holding back because of uncertainty, but they’re holding back less," Susan Spence, chair of ISM’s Manufacturing Business Survey Committee, said during a media call on Monday.
By Jeffrey Kinney • June 1, 2026 -
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USTR initiates Section 301 probe of Vietnam
The White House’s investigation, frequently used as a precursor to tariffs, will evaluate the country’s intellectual property acts, policies and practices.
By Kelly Stroh • May 29, 2026 -
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Trump tariffsUS sets Taiwan tariffs at 15% on auto parts, wood, aircraft parts
The finalized agreement is narrowly focused on Section 232 tariffs, as outlined in a January framework accord with Taiwan.
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E.l.f expects $58.5M in tariff refunds to fuel price cuts
In its last fiscal year, the beauty brand grappled with a roughly 55% tariff rate, which drove the need for price adjustments.
By Antone Gonsalves • May 28, 2026 -
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Walmart ties expected tariff refunds to price strategy amid cost pressures
CFO John David Rainey said potential recoveries would be directed toward lowering prices as fuel costs pressure consumers.
By Alexei Alexis • May 28, 2026 -
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SharkNinja leverages production flexibility to mitigate tariffs
The household appliance maker taps multiple factories for its top SKUs, giving it room to maneuver on costs, CEO Mark Barrocas said.
By Antone Gonsalves • May 28, 2026 -
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CBP raises accepted tariff refunds to $85B
As of May 22, about $20.6 billion in certified refunds with interest have been completed through Customs and Border Protection’s dedicated portal.
By Antone Gonsalves • May 26, 2026 -
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J&J Snack Foods completes plant consolidation, turns to distribution
The frozen snack food manufacturer expects the network changes to save $15 million annually.
By Antone Gonsalves • May 22, 2026 -
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Procurement leaders urge incremental AI adoption to avoid heavy spend
Managing the cost of using AI rests on starting low-risk pilots and scaling the technology slowly, executives said at the Institute for Supply Management World 2026 conference.
By Antone Gonsalves • May 21, 2026 -
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Danone to close plant-based dairy facility in New Jersey
The Silk and So Delicious manufacturer said 114 workers will be laid off and production will be reassigned to other U.S. facilities.
By Christopher Doering • May 21, 2026 -
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EU lawmakers back US trade pact with built-in safeguards
The European Parliament and EU Council agreed to eliminate tariffs on U.S. industrial goods, retaining the power to suspend cuts if Washington exceeds the agreed-upon duties.
By Antone Gonsalves • May 20, 2026 -
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Mondelēz taps AI for distribution centers to cut costs
The snack and confectionery manufacturer plans to bring more manufacturing and packaging in-house to "save quite a bit of money," EVP, COO and CFO Luca Zaramella said.
By Antone Gonsalves • May 19, 2026 -
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Producer prices jump to 3-year high, spurred by war shortages
As the Iran war upped oil prices, transportation and warehousing costs rose 5% in April and wholesale energy prices rocketed 7.8%, per the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
By Jim Tyson • May 19, 2026 -
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US and China to establish trade board, tout agriculture commitments
The two countries will use the board to manage bilateral trade for certain goods, and they also aim to resolve some non-tariff barriers in agriculture.
By Kelly Stroh • May 18, 2026 -
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NAM calls for making the USMCA even more manufacturing friendly
The “most pro-U.S. manufacturing trade agreement in history” can still be enhanced during negotiations at the six-year mark with process improvements, the National Association of Manufacturers said in a new report.
By Jeffrey Kinney • May 18, 2026 -
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O’Reilly broadens supplier base with private label push
The auto parts retailer said prioritizing its store-branded portfolio improves sourcing and product control as supply constraints emerge.
By Kelly Stroh • May 15, 2026
