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

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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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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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

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.

By Phil Neuffer • Aug. 26, 2026

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

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

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

Trump 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

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

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 levies, with Canada vowing to “match those tariffs dollar for dollar.”

By Phil Neuffer • Updated Aug. 24, 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

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