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US launches Section 232 probe into aircraft industry
The Commerce Department is weighing whether sector-specific tariffs are necessary to protect national security.
By Antone Gonsalves • May 13, 2025 -
European Commission readies countermeasures to US tariffs
The commission is taking steps to target roughly $107 billion worth of imports if it can’t make a tariff deal with the U.S.
By Antone Gonsalves • May 13, 2025 -
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Read how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management.
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Mattel warns of price increases amid tariff pressure
The toy manufacturer is accelerating a pullback from China, which already accounts for less than 20% of its U.S. imports, a distinct advantage over rivals.
By Kaarin Moore • May 12, 2025 -
US, China agree to reduce tariff rates for 90 days
By Wednesday, the two countries will charge 10% baseline duties during the period and remove certain retaliatory levies that pushed rates over 100%.
By Philip Neuffer • May 12, 2025 -
Cold play: Toy industry faces ‘devastating’ impact from tariffs
Around 96% of American toy companies are small- and medium-sized businesses. Nearly half of them could shutter due to U.S. tariff policies.
By Kaarin Moore • May 9, 2025 -
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Rocky Brands’ sourcing shift buoyed by inventory buffer
The footwear manufacturer is also opting to pause or delay shipments in a bid to mitigate the impact of tariffs.
By Kelly Stroh • May 8, 2025 -
US, UK agree on framework for tariff, market access deal
Although not yet legally binding, the proposed agreement outlines the potential makeup of the Trump administration’s first trade pact since unveiling its reciprocal tariff plan in April.
By Philip Neuffer • Updated May 9, 2025 -
Trump orders FDA to help speed building of new drug factories
Pharma companies are looking to avoid potential tariffs by boosting U.S. manufacturing capacity, but such efforts take time.
By Jonathan Gardner • May 7, 2025 -
Tariffs stall P&G supply chain strategy
Procter & Gamble will take a wait-and-see approach to Trump administration tariffs before making changes to the company’s supply chains.
By Antone Gonsalves • May 6, 2025 -
Rivian investing $120M in Illinois to strengthen domestic supply chain
The company’s planned supplier park is meant to create an electric vehicle manufacturing ecosystem, officials said.
By Larry Avila • May 6, 2025 -
Hershey seeks tariff exemption for cocoa from White House
The Kisses maker said duties on the commodity, which cannot be grown in the U.S., is expected to result in millions of dollars in extra costs.
By Christopher Doering • May 6, 2025 -
Temu pursues ‘local fulfillment’ to dodge tariffs
The fast-fashion giant also said it will walk back previously announced plans to increase prices.
By Laurel Deppen • May 5, 2025 -
Colgate-Palmolive faces $200M in tariff costs
The consumer product manufacturer said it expects to pay more for raw materials and finished goods it sources from abroad despite its recent supply chain shifts.
By Antone Gonsalves • May 5, 2025 -
Kimberly-Clark to invest over $2B in US operations
The Huggies diaper maker will use the funds to build an Ohio factory and a South Carolina distribution center, as well as install automation upgrades across its supply chain.
By Sara Samora • May 2, 2025 -
Hershey opens chocolate plant as part of $1B supply chain upgrade
The facility, which took nearly three years to complete, will process the ingredient for brands such as Reese’s and Kit Kat.
By Christopher Doering • May 2, 2025 -
Shein, Temu announce price increases due to tariff impact
The fast fashion companies didn’t specify the extent of the cost increases, but posted identical notices on their websites.
By Laurel Deppen • May 2, 2025 -
Facing tariffs, Hasbro shifting some SKU origins away from China
The toy and game company aims to source less than 40% of its volume from the country by 2026.
By Max Garland • May 1, 2025 -
‘We’re headed in the wrong direction’: Tariffs drive up prices, hurt output: PMI
Manufacturers pulled back on production last month as the Trump administration's volatile trade policy caused consumer confusion and a drop in demand, per the Institute for Supply Management.
By Kate Magill • May 1, 2025 -
3M expects up to $850M tariff hit
The company is leaning on its 90 days of inventory to soften the blow, hoping to cut the impact cost in half.
By Sara Samora • May 1, 2025 -
Tracking tariffs: The latest frontier in AI
Several technology vendors are rolling out new tools to help retailers and manufacturers track the impact of tariffs on their supply costs and improve decision-making.
By Nathan Owens • April 30, 2025 -
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Trump softens tariffs on auto parts for US-assembled cars
The president will allow automakers to offset some costs while clarifying that potentially overlapping tariffs on Canada, Mexico, steel and aluminum will not stack.
By Philip Neuffer • April 29, 2025 -
Tariffs could spike costs for domestic automakers by $108B
A new report estimates that higher import duties on automotive parts will impact nearly all of the 17.7 million vehicles built in the U.S. annually.
By Kalena Thomhave • April 29, 2025 -
Deep Dive
How COVID-19 changed US manufacturing: 5 years later
After the chaos of the pandemic, manufacturers learned to lean into supplier relationships and supply chain resiliency to avoid future disruptions.
By Nathan Owens • April 28, 2025 -
Duties coming on aluminum containers from China following US trade ruling
The U.S. Department of Commerce will issue antidumping and countervailing duty orders for these imports.
By Katie Pyzyk • April 28, 2025 -
US opens Section 232 probe into truck imports
The Trump administration’s latest such investigation could set the foundation for new sector-specific tariffs.
By Philip Neuffer • April 25, 2025