Nintendo launched the Switch 2 in a tariff storm. Now comes the difficult part.

The video game console maker will have to navigate the all-important peak season as reciprocal duties from the Trump administration are slated to return.

By Philip Neuffer • June 18, 2025

P&G aims for resiliency with supply chain redesign

The initiative, which will include right-sizing production and discontinuing some brands, is expected to yield $1.5 billion in annual savings.

By Antone Gonsalves • June 17, 2025

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Retailers are making operational investments and adjustments to maintain supply chain resilience. Here’s how.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Why supply chain emissions remain disconnected from climate goals

Fragmented data, limited tools and low alignment are slowing supply chain decarbonization.

By Mingi Lim (Head of Platform Services, CnerG) and Kate Roh (Head of Global Markets, CnerG) • June 16, 2025

US, UK implement trade deal

The two countries formally enacted previous agreements, including a 10% tariff for a quota of 100,000 U.K. car imports. 

By Philip Neuffer • Updated June 17, 2025

US steel tariffs now include refrigerators, dishwashers

The steel and aluminum content of several household appliances will be subject to 50% duties starting June 23.

By Robert Freedman , Philip Neuffer • June 16, 2025

5 tips for tariff mitigation

Tariff engineering, exercising “reasonable care” and checking invoices for erroneous duty charges are some tactics companies can use to blunt the impact of import duties. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • June 13, 2025

Campbell’s turns to suppliers to help ease tariff costs

The global food conglomerate's strategy also includes alternative sourcing, product cost optimization and, possibly, higher prices.

By Antone Gonsalves • June 13, 2025

HP responds quickly to tariff shock

The computer and printer maker expects to bypass China for nearly all U.S. imports by the end of June.

By Antone Gonsalves • June 12, 2025

Mizuno to phase out kangaroo leather

The company said it planned to gradually stop using the marsupial skin in its products but didn’t give a specific timeline.

By Lara Ewen • June 12, 2025

C-store execs aren’t too concerned about tariffs. Experts think they should be.

Convenience leaders don’t expect tariffs to hurt their operations, but industry analysts believe the levies could result in higher operating costs and fewer store visits.

By Brett Dworski • June 11, 2025

GM is investing $4B in three plants to boost domestic production

The automaker says the investments will provide it with the capacity to build 2 million vehicles a year in the U.S.

By Eric Walz • June 11, 2025

Trump says tariff deal with China is ‘done’

The proposed agreement, pending approval from both countries, sets 55% tariffs on imports from China and a 10% rate on U.S. products, the president said Wednesday.

By Philip Neuffer • June 11, 2025

Trump’s tariffs can stay while appeal weighed, court rules

Oral arguments are tentatively set for July 31 in the case, which is centered around the president’s authority to impose sweeping duties.

By Antone Gonsalves • June 11, 2025

Kohl’s shifts inventory strategy to curb tariff impact

The retailer will adjust orders based on demand while slashing its exposure to countries facing higher U.S. tariffs.

By Kelly Stroh • June 10, 2025

J&J may take a softer tariff hit after US-China pause, CFO says

Joseph Wolk said the company’s tariff estimate is a “moving target” as U.S. trade talks and Section 232 investigations continue.

By Susan Kelly • June 9, 2025

Businesses revamp procurement amid AI adoption swell

Most companies are imposing stricter requirements when evaluating AI-powered software compared with other technologies, according to G2.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • June 6, 2025

Lucid signs US graphite supply deal for EV batteries

The agreement with Graphite One builds on a 2024 pact between the two companies and is expected to begin providing EV battery materials to the carmaker in 2028.

By Antone Gonsalves • Updated June 6, 2025

White House extends exclusions for Section 301 China tariffs

Exemptions to the duties installed during previous administrations will remain until Aug. 31, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative announced last week.

By Philip Neuffer • June 5, 2025

Tariffs squeeze off-price retailers more than expected

The major players likely have greater exposure to import levies than previously thought, though their value proposition remains an advantage.

By Daphne Howland • June 5, 2025

Lowe’s to maintain competitive pricing structure despite tariffs

The home improvement retailer is also pushing its global diversification efforts and product evaluations to move production away from China.

By Kelly Stroh • June 5, 2025

Human rights abuse documented in global leather supply chain

A new report from the Fair Labor Association uncovered violations including child labor and discrimination while offering solutions on how to adopt better traceability standards.

By Howard Ruben • June 4, 2025

Ralph Lauren tackles tariffs with agile supply chain

The fashion brand can shuffle manufacturing across a network that spans five continents to mitigate the impact of tariffs on costs, said CFO Justin Picicci.

By Antone Gonsalves • June 4, 2025

Manufacturing continues to stall as the industry grapples with tariff uncertainty: PMI

While production rose slightly, inventory backlogs dwindled as companies worked through stock pulled forward ahead of tariffs earlier this year. 

By Kate Magill • June 2, 2025

Asics stops kangaroo skin usage, following Adidas

The Japan-based athleticwear company plans to end its use of k-leather by the end of 2025.

By Lara Ewen • June 2, 2025

Trump to increase steel, aluminum tariffs to 50%

The president announced the tariff hikes while touting Nippon Steel’s proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel during a rally in Pittsburgh.

By Sara Samora • Updated June 3, 2025