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Trump escalates Canada trade war with new tariffs, import bans
The U.S.’ latest measures came the same day Canada started charging retaliatory tariffs matching levies the Trump administration installed last month.
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La-Z-Boy plans $23M Missouri manufacturing expansion, distribution center
The furniture maker will build a 150,000-square-foot distribution hub at the same location of one of its oldest manufacturing facilities.
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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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Deep DiveFeces in the food supply: What’s next after summer of Cyclospora
The parasite is hard to trace and harder to kill. With recent cuts to food safety regulators, restaurants and food manufacturers will be hard pressed to keep their supply chains clean.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Sept. 8, 2026 -
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CBP wants stakeholder input on supply chain visibility push
The use of traceability technology and potential export documentation collection are among the topics stakeholders can comment on.
By Max Garland • Sept. 8, 2026 -
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Chobani to spend $1.2B to buy and invest in Pennsylvania plant
The Greek yogurt maker is buying the facility from Keurig Dr Pepper, which it will convert into a “major new hub” for growth.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 4, 2026 -
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What off-price retailers are saying about tariff refunds
TJX said its $331 million reimbursement was partially offset by supply chain investments, while Burlington's $55 million return will be used to boost customer value.
By Kelly Stroh • Sept. 3, 2026 -
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Shoppers’ e-commerce packaging priorities shift in 2026: Ryder
Consumers reported a preference for boxes over mailer bags, but reasons have changed, the logistics company found in a survey.
By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 3, 2026 -
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Bath & Body Works rethinks promotional inventory purchases
CEO Daniel Heaf said a reduction in distressed inventory came from “buying our seasonal business correctly.”
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Manufacturing growth slows in August as economic concerns loom: ISM
Although the sector remained in expansion, "warning signs" are starting to appear, said Susan Spence, chair of the Institute for Supply Management.
By Jeff Kinney • Sept. 1, 2026 -
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Cotopaxi repays workers at Taiwan mills for predatory recruitment fees
The outdoor apparel and accessories brand has been working to remediate unethical recruitment practices initially identified at two fabric mills in the country in 2024.
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Williams-Sonoma to spread tariff refunds to vendors, employees
The kitchenware retailer is funneling $10 million toward the retirement accounts of workers who helped it navigate tariffs while also reimbursing vendors for discounts.
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Nvidia says supply shortages are limiting AI revenue growth
The company increased its supply commitments in Q2 by $160 billion compared with the previous quarter, but it still faces a sourcing bottleneck.
By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 31, 2026 -
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US, Canada trade war poses sourcing risks for agriculture, consumer goods
The tit-for-tat tariff fight could hike costs for goods from ski jackets to agriculture and forest products, industry groups warn.
By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 27, 2026 -
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Packaging sector braces for US-Canada trade war impacts
Trade associations representing manufacturers of fiber, metal and glass packaging weighed in on expected effects — mainly higher costs — that could affect companies along both countries’ supply chains.
By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 27, 2026 -
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Lenovo ramps up regional manufacturing amid chip shortage, tariff risks
The computer maker’s recent moves include doubling capacity at its U.S. manufacturing plant and starting production at its Saudi Arabia campus.
By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 27, 2026 -
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How big box retailers are using tariff refunds
Walmart is investing its $2.9 billion return into price cuts, while Target plans for additional reimbursements and Home Depot and Lowe’s offset higher costs.
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Where Walmart’s packaging ended up on 2025 sustainability targets
The retailer noted “trade-offs among product protection, food safety, cost, regulatory requirements, recycled material availability” and more, per its FY2026 ESG Report.
By Maria Rachal • Aug. 25, 2026 -
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Canada to install retaliatory tariffs of up to 50% on US imports
The levies will go into effect Sept. 8 and match the rates of U.S. tariffs on goods such as steel, dairy products, appliances and agricultural equipment.
By Phil Neuffer • Updated Aug. 27, 2026 -
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Deere expects ‘step-up’ in tariff costs in 2027
More than $380 million in tariff refunds have reduced the company's expected duty expenses to $750 million this year.
By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 25, 2026 -
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Trump tariffsTrump vows 50% tariffs on Canada cars, trucks, auto parts, steel
The president announced the new levies, effective Jan. 1, after Canada said it would retaliate against duties the U.S. implemented over the weekend.
By Phil Neuffer • Updated Aug. 24, 2026 -
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ADM plans $100M oilseed crush expansion at 4 US plants
Archer-Daniels-Midland executives have identified six other facilities that could increase capacity.
By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 24, 2026 -
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Trump tariffsTrump’s 50% tariff on many Canada imports in effect as talks stall
The two countries failed to reach an agreement before Saturday’s deadline for the levies, with Canada vowing to “match those tariffs dollar for dollar.”
By Phil Neuffer • Updated Aug. 24, 2026 -
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US to temporarily relieve ground beef tariffs in bid to lower prices
President Donald Trump said he will allow 300,000 metric tons of product to enter the country duty-free for the next 90 days as domestic production is set to hit the lowest level since 1970.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 21, 2026 -
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Best Buy achieves zero waste goal at supply chain facilities
The consumer electronics giant said 29 of its supply chain facilities were certified zero waste and meet requirements for a resource use and efficiency certification.
By Zoya Mirza • Aug. 21, 2026 -
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Birkenstock production network capacity expansion on track to meet 2027 target
The footwear maker’s plans include enlarging and refitting plants in Germany while also extending a factory in Portugal.
By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 21, 2026
