US opens forced-labor probe into 60 trading partners

The Section 301 investigation targets some of the U.S.’ top economic partners, including Canada, the European Union and Mexico.

By Antone Gonsalves • March 13, 2026

Trump’s temporary 10% tariff faces further legal scrutiny

Two businesses say the president is unlawfully leveraging the Section 122 statute, echoing similar arguments from a case filed by a cohort of states days earlier.

By Phil Neuffer • March 13, 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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Ongoing tariffs, Iran war weigh on aluminum prices

Metal packaging input costs remain under pressure in 2026 as duties on aluminum and tinplate steel hold firm.

By Maria Rachal • March 13, 2026

CBP is working on 4-step tariff refund process

The agency detailed progress it’s made developing a dedicated system to process refunds for International Emergency Economic Powers Act tariffs in a court filing.

By Phil Neuffer • March 13, 2026

USITC probes USMCA auto rules’ impact on industry competitiveness

The new study will assess how the major trade pact shapes auto supply chains, technology shifts and the future of electric vehicle manufacturing.

By Antone Gonsalves • March 12, 2026

Best Buy counters memory shortage with inventory, vendor tweaks

The electronics retailer is pursuing product configurations that minimize price pressures as the AI boom squeezes supply.

By Max Garland • March 12, 2026

Trump admin probes foreign manufacturing production, capacity

The Section 301 investigation covers several countries, including China and Mexico, alleging their production rates are “untethered” from domestic and global demand.

By Phil Neuffer • March 12, 2026

Costco to flow tariff refunds, ‘if and when’ received, back to customers

The retailer, which sued the Trump administration over now-defunct tariffs, is well positioned to navigate a still uncertain refund process, CEO Ron Vachris said.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 10, 2026

General Mills taps interim CSCO for top supply chain post

Company veteran Jonathan Ness will oversee global supply chain operations and report directly to the CEO.

By Antone Gonsalves • March 10, 2026

Campbell’s promotes supply chain head Cassandra Green to CSCO

Green steps into a top leadership role focused on logistics and planning, procurement, manufacturing and food safety and quality.

By Antone Gonsalves • March 10, 2026

As Trump tariff refund process takes shape, importers remain uncertain

Shippers face legal risks, unclear timelines and system gaps as they navigate a potentially complex rollout of tariff refund procedures

By Antone Gonsalves • March 9, 2026

CBP says it can’t comply with court order for tariff refunds yet

The agency is confident it can implement a process that streamlines returns for now-defunct Trump administration levies in 45 days, according to a court filing.

By Phil Neuffer • Updated March 9, 2026

Can reshoring and onshoring deliver manufacturing sustainability benefits?

Manufacturers may be weighing tariff costs, but they’re also assessing whether domestic production investments can help achieve supply chain resilience, procurement and labor goals.

By Keesa Schreane • March 6, 2026

States sue Trump in bid to halt 10% global tariff

A lawsuit from more than 20 states argues the president overstepped his authority by failing to meet a never-before-used statute's requirements.

By Phil Neuffer • March 6, 2026

Honda limits tariff impact via logistics, procurement tweaks

The automaker is also tackling supply gaps, but warns China rare earth supplies are emerging as a new risk.

By Antone Gonsalves • March 5, 2026

Food, beverage companies lagging on addressing forced labor risks: report

Top businesses in the sector rarely apply the transparency and tools that prevent forced labor in their supply chains, a new report finds.

By Lauren Schenkman • March 5, 2026

Tariff refunds: Court provides first step with liquidation order

The Court of International Trade on Wednesday directed Customs and Border Protection to remove defunct tariffs when finalizing non-liquidated entries.

By Phil Neuffer , Antone Gonsalves • March 5, 2026

US to hike global tariff to 15% ‘sometime this week,’ Bessent says

The Treasury Secretary also said he expects tariff rates struck down by the Supreme Court to return within the next five months, following ongoing trade investigations.

By Phil Neuffer • March 4, 2026

Prices surge to highest level since 2022 as Middle East conflict escalates: PMI

U.S. manufacturing activity expanded for the second month in a row, driven by new orders and backlog growth, as tariffs and rising oil prices inject uncertainty.

By Nathan Owens • March 2, 2026

Why sourcing shifts are easier said than done when battling tariffs

Brooklinen COO Rachel Levy outlined supply chain complexities that emerge from using U.S.-grown cotton during a Manifest 2026 panel.

By Max Garland • Feb. 27, 2026

Newell Brands leans on tariff playbook again in 2026

The Yankee Candle parent company is doubling down on strategies like sourcing shifts and automation to navigate a tariff impact of $130 million in 2026.

By Antone Gonsalves • Feb. 26, 2026

ALAN leader: lessons learned from nearly 20 years of crisis response

Kathy Fulton, who stepped into the role of executive director at American Logistics Aid Network after a tragedy, emphasizes the importance of embracing uncertainty.

By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 26, 2026

Applied Materials to pay $252.5M to settle export violations

The semiconductor manufacturing equipment maker’s penalty is the second-highest the Bureau of Industry and Security ever imposed.

By Sara Samora • Feb. 25, 2026

Hormel taps Hershey veteran as chief supply chain officer

Will Bonifant will oversee the branded food company’s global supply chain, including manufacturing, procurement, and logistics, effective March 9.

By Antone Gonsalves • Feb. 25, 2026

Manufacturers look for certainty following Supreme Court’s tariff decision

Industry organizations stressed the need for a more targeted approach to tariffs as the president leverages other authorities to conduct his trade agenda.

By Nathan Owens • Feb. 24, 2026