Trump’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 Section 338 levies, with Canada vowing to “match those tariffs dollar for dollar.” 

By Phil Neuffer • Aug. 22, 2026

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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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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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

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

Kimberly-Clark tests new fiber for sourcing resiliency, sustainability

The CPG maker is building a pilot facility in Yuma, Arizona, to advance the effort as it aims to reduce natural forest fiber cost volatility.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 20, 2026

US calls for EU to deliver on trade concessions on sustainability laws

The United States ambassador to the European Union said the bloc has not fully addressed U.S. concerns stemming from a trade framework agreement reached last summer.

By Lamar Johnson • Aug. 20, 2026

Culver’s taps Armada to revamp supply chain, targets expansion

The restaurant chain is pooling slower-moving inventory to up transportation efficiency as its growth plan advances.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 20, 2026

Caterpillar bags $392M tariff refund as duty costs shrink

Excluding the refund, the heavy-equipment maker incurred $400 million in tariff expenses in the quarter that ended June 30.

By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 20, 2026

Trump delays 50% tariffs on Canada imports for 3 days

The duties will now go into effect Aug. 22, per a proclamation signed Tuesday, as the countries continue to negotiate.

By Phil Neuffer • Aug. 19, 2026

Nearly 60 members of Congress call for aluminum pricing investigation

At issue is the Midwest Premium, which reportedly incorporates the 50% aluminum tariffs on domestic manufacturers — even those that use domestically recycled aluminum. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Updated Aug. 19, 2026

Honeywell Aerospace targets supplier bottlenecks to boost output

A significant share of the company's 3,000 suppliers underperformed in the first half of the year, President and CEO James Currier said.

By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 18, 2026

Experts call FCC’s block on foreign robotics a nearshoring tactic

While cyberthreats are a growing risk to national security, the agency’s sweeping block on humanoids, quadrupeds and mobile robot imports could reinvigorate domestic suppliers.

By Nathan Owens • Aug. 18, 2026

3 ways Kimberly-Clark is using technology to boost supply chain efficiency

The CPG maker is leveraging newly installed global procurement software, AI agents and a skill-based training program to unlock improvements.

By Phil Neuffer • Aug. 18, 2026

Glossier supply chain leader champions self mastery, stronger representation

“When I go through the door, I want to kick the door off the hinges — I don’t want to be the last Black woman that’s invited in the room,” VP of Supply Chain and Operations Kinta Gates said.

By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 18, 2026

Tyson to close more beef plants amid cattle shortage

The meat giant will sell or end operations at three facilities and lay off at least 2,500 workers as the company struggles to overcome heavy losses.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 17, 2026

Ford plans to phase out China-built Lincoln models for the US

The automaker aims to mitigate U.S. tariffs and recent connected vehicle import regulations while also planning to increase domestic production.

By Eric Walz • Updated Aug. 14, 2026

Trump imposes 100% tariffs on some drones and components

The UAS duty rates align with the president’s executive orders to mitigate supply chain reliance on countries such as China, which has a world-leading drone market valued at $15.6 billion in 2025.

By Sara Samora • Aug. 14, 2026

Pentagon signs over $2B in deals securing batteries, critical minerals

Sila Technologies, Sunrise Energy Metals and Niron Magnetics are the latest entities that inked conditional loan commitments with DOD’s Office of Strategic Capital. 

By Sara Samora • Aug. 13, 2026

Kimberly-Clark secures $45M tariff refund, half of what it paid in 2025

The personal care product maker said the refunds will offset incremental cost increases tied to higher oil prices while allowing it to maintain price consistency.

By Antone Gonsalves • Updated Aug. 14, 2026

Walmart flags fewer supplier standard violations

The retailer logged 754 cases in fiscal 2026, down 35% year over year, according to its latest ESG report.

By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 12, 2026

GE Appliances deepens Texas Instruments sourcing for resilience

The appliance manufacturer aims to maintain continuity of supply by boosting spend with the semiconductor firm, an executive told Supply Chain Dive.

By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 11, 2026

Jalapeños served at Qdoba, Chipotle tied to Salmonella outbreak

Both chains stopped serving potentially contaminated peppers after hundreds of consumers across 27 states fell ill.

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Aug. 11, 2026

Nintendo recoups $300M in tariff refunds as memory crunch intensifies

The video game console maker said it absorbed most duties last year, but it faces another supply chain hurdle as memory prices continue to rise. 

By Phil Neuffer • Aug. 11, 2026

Clorox expects $200M inflation hit, supply chain costs a factor

Increasing energy, commodity and supplier costs are significant contributors, along with higher trucking, ocean freight and logistics-related expenses.

By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 10, 2026

Tyson suggests high beef prices face long recovery

The meat giant said the Trump administration's efforts to boost supply are unlikely to make a significant impact in the near-term.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 7, 2026