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US officially begins Section 301 investigation of Brazil
The review, which President Donald Trump teased last week, will examine the country’s digital trade, tariff and intellectual property protection practices.
By Philip Neuffer • July 17, 2025 -
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Mars cuts supply chain emissions by 16%
The confectionery giant credited the progress to agricultural partnerships, efforts to fight deforestation and more renewable energy procurement.
By Zoya Mirza • July 17, 2025 -
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Here’s how companies are navigating rising costs, network changes and logistics disruptions across global supply chain networks.
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Coach’s leather could pose deforestation threat: report
An investigation by environmental nonprofit Earthsight said the Tapestry-owned brand is at risk of sourcing leather linked to illegal cattle ranching in Brazil.
By Laurel Deppen • July 16, 2025 -
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Trump tariffsUS, Indonesia strike trade deal, Trump says
Imports from Indonesia would be subject to a 19% tariff under the agreement, a reduction from the 32% rate the president shared last week.
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Apple, MP Materials sign $500M magnet supply deal
The two companies will also partner to recycle rare earth materials for use in the electronic giant's products.
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EU, Canada delay retaliatory tariffs against US
Meanwhile, Brazil announced its own countermeasures while Mexico remains confident it will reach a deal by Aug. 1.
By Philip Neuffer • July 15, 2025 -
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Tariffs shake up global spice market
The Trump administration's trade policy stands to raise prices for vanilla, cinnamon and dozens of other flavoring ingredients used in food manufacturing.
By Sarah Zimmerman • July 15, 2025 -
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Trump tariffsUS plans 30% tariffs on EU, Mexico
President Donald Trump unveiled the new duty rates, set to begin Aug. 1, in separate letters shared on social media Saturday morning.
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US plans 35% tariffs on Canada imports
President Donald Trump said the duties will take effect Aug. 1 while decrying the country’s retaliatory levies to U.S. tariffs.
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Apple promotes a ‘central architect’ of its supply chain to COO
Sabih Khan has overseen planning, procurement, manufacturing, logistics and product fulfillment for the company as SVP of operations for the last six years.
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Flexibility key in tariff turmoil: Toyota, Rivian execs
Executives from the two companies suggest that with fluctuating trade policies, the short-term priority for automakers should be staying the course.
By Larry Avila • July 10, 2025 -
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US to levy 50% copper tariffs Aug. 1
President Donald Trump made the announcement days after indicating duties were coming soon for copper and pharmaceutical imports.
By Philip Neuffer • July 10, 2025 -
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Trump orders Section 301 investigation on Brazil
The U.S. also will levy 50% tariffs on the country starting Aug. 1, the president said Wednesday.
By Philip Neuffer • July 9, 2025 -
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Trump says copper, pharmaceutical tariffs coming ‘very soon’
The stated levies, including 50% for copper, would add to the list of sector-specific tariffs the Trump administration has introduced this year.
By Philip Neuffer • July 8, 2025 -
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Mars pursues end-to-end traceability across seafood supply chain
The consumer packaged goods company is partnering with traceability platform Wholechain to better capture sourcing data for its pet food ingredients.
By Kelly Stroh • July 8, 2025 -
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Trump tariffsTrump rolls out reciprocal tariffs for Japan, South Korea, others
The U.S. detailed the rates it will impose on imports from certain countries starting Aug. 1 in mostly identical letters shared by the president.
By Philip Neuffer • Updated July 12, 2025 -
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Walmart opens first owned-and-operated case-ready beef facility
The facility will process, pack and ship beef to distribution centers to serve the retailer's Midwest stores.
By Peyton Bigora • July 7, 2025 -
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Trump tariffsUS preps for August return of country-specific reciprocal tariffs
The Trump administration plans to reinstate the levies Aug. 1 after alerting individual trading partners of their specific duty rates starting Monday.
By Philip Neuffer • July 7, 2025 -
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US, Vietnam reach trade deal, Trump says
Stateside imports from Vietnam will be subject to a 20% tariff under the agreement, the president announced Wednesday.
By Kelly Stroh • July 2, 2025 -
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Spice giant McCormick warns tariffs could cost $90M a year
Prices for ingredients such as black pepper, cinnamon and vanilla are expected to rise as they cannot be commercially grown in the U.S.
By Sarah Zimmerman • July 2, 2025 -
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Trump tariffsTrump threatens up to 35% tariffs on Japan
The president said he doesn't expect a U.S.-Japan deal before country-specific duties are reinstated next week.
By Philip Neuffer • July 2, 2025 -
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Nike fights $1B tariff hit with sourcing shifts, price hikes
The sneaker giant has a four-pronged approach to mitigating tariffs that it will implement throughout fiscal 2026.
By Antone Gonsalves • July 2, 2025 -
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US manufacturing activity improved in June, but sentiment remains low
Weak demand and price increases continued last month as a return of country-specific tariffs looms, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
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‘False solutions’ undermine climate goals at Shein, Lululemon
Fashion companies should embrace electrification powered by renewable energy to more effectively cut emissions in apparel supply chains, per NewClimate Institute.
By Lauren Schenkman • July 1, 2025 -
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Top supply chain conferences to keep on your radar in 2025
As the first half of the year wraps up, here’s a look at the remaining trade shows focused on adopting technology innovations, navigating logistics risks and securing new talent.
By Kelly Stroh • Updated June 30, 2025
