US, Indonesia agree to tariff deal framework

Provisions of the proposed pact include a 19% tariff on imports from Indonesia and the removal of export restrictions for critical minerals.

By Phil Neuffer • July 22, 2025

Levi’s boosts inventory to navigate tariff, shipping disruptions

The apparel maker also expects ongoing transformation initiatives, including a consolidation of its distribution center network, to further insulate it from long-term impacts.

By Phil Neuffer • July 22, 2025

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Supply Chain Technology Adoption

Retailers and manufacturers are increasingly employing artificial intelligence, digital twins and traceability systems to improve visibility and operational performance.

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US preps 93.5% tariff on graphite from China

The Commerce Department will determine the final duty rate in December as the Trump administration promotes domestic critical mineral production.

By Phil Neuffer • July 21, 2025

Nearshoring, labor among key manufacturing trends to watch

2025 has brought many changes due to tariffs and other shifts, but leaders should maintain a long-term view, experts said.

By Michelle No • July 21, 2025

US installs 17% tariff on tomatoes from Mexico

The action came after the Commerce Department ended a six-year agreement favored by U.S. distributors and importers.

By Antone Gonsalves • July 21, 2025

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 Phil Neuffer • July 17, 2025

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

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

US, 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.

By Phil Neuffer • Updated July 16, 2025

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.

By Antone Gonsalves • July 15, 2025

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

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 Phil Neuffer • July 15, 2025

US 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. 

By Max Garland , Phil Neuffer • July 12, 2025

US imposes 35% tariff on Canada imports

President Donald Trump said the duties on non-USMCA goods will take effect Aug. 1 while decrying the country’s retaliatory levies to U.S. tariffs.

By Phil Neuffer • Updated Aug. 1, 2025

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.

By Antone Gonsalves • July 10, 2025

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

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 Phil Neuffer • July 10, 2025

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 Phil Neuffer • July 9, 2025

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 Phil Neuffer • July 8, 2025

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

Trump 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 Phil Neuffer • Updated July 12, 2025

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

US 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 Phil Neuffer • July 7, 2025

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

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