EU parliament approves key terms of US trade deal

The bloc’s legislative body on Thursday voted in favor of lowering or eliminating tariffs on a range of U.S. goods while also approving key safeguard provisions.

By Phil Neuffer • March 26, 2026

Energy Department offers $500M to scale critical minerals production

Within that total, the agency plans to fund between $50 million and $100 million for projects that bolster domestic supplies for advanced battery manufacturing.

By Nathan Owens • March 25, 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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Iran war could lead to unprecedented oil supply shocks

The disruption could be five times larger than the impacts of previous conflicts that slowed the flow of oil from the Middle East, according to the Dallas Fed.

By Jim Tyson • March 24, 2026

Elon Musk to build advanced chip factories in Texas for SpaceX and Tesla

Musk said the 100 million-square-foot facility would address a lack of available chip production capacity for Tesla's cars and robots.

By Nathan Owens • March 24, 2026

Toyota invests another $1B in its US manufacturing operations

The funds are part of a larger $10 billion commitment to build out the automaker's U.S. supply chain.

By Bengt Halvorson • March 24, 2026

Mexico’s auto parts sector thinks it will withstand US trade policy instability

However, upcoming trade talks will be crucial to resolve critical topics like tariffs and rules around China-based firms’ investments. 

By Elizabeth Machuca • March 23, 2026

Panda Express taps tech, distribution network to keep menu fresh

The restaurant chain has only six months to lock in suppliers that can scale to demand, Chief Supply Chain Officer Roland Ornelas said.

By Antone Gonsalves • March 23, 2026

Toyota suppliers seek relief from USMCA review

The automaker’s executives said they want federal officials to keep the agreement trilateral, as the company has 14 manufacturing plants and supply chain operations across North America.

By Sara Samora • March 20, 2026

CBP’s 4-part tariff refund process inches forward

The agency continues to test certain components of the system, including a refund consolidation capability, while ironing out the details of mass processing requests.

By Phil Neuffer • March 19, 2026

EU resumes US trade deal with ‘multi-tiered safety net’

The bloc, which will move forward with two legislative proposals to install the deal, outlined clear mechanisms that could halt its efforts once again.

By Phil Neuffer • March 19, 2026

Tesla, LG to build $4.3B battery plant as part of supply agreement

The Michigan manufacturing facility is scheduled to open in 2027 and will provide batteries for Tesla’s Megapack 3 utility-scale energy storage systems.

By Antone Gonsalves • March 17, 2026

The Children’s Place refines supply chain leadership roles

The retailer expanded Kristin Clifford’s role to SVP, head of sourcing and product operations, as part of a larger executive shuffle.

By Kelly Stroh • March 17, 2026

US finalizes reciprocal trade deal with Ecuador

The pact applies a most-favored-nation rate to imports of flowers, coffee, fruits and other goods from Ecuador.

By Phil Neuffer • March 16, 2026

US opens forced-labor probe into 60 trading partners

The Section 301 investigation targets some of the U.S.’ top economic partners, including Canada, the European Union and Mexico.

By Antone Gonsalves • March 13, 2026

Trump’s temporary 10% tariff faces further legal scrutiny

Two businesses say the president is unlawfully leveraging the Section 122 statute, echoing similar arguments from a case filed by a cohort of states days earlier.

By Phil Neuffer • March 13, 2026

Ongoing tariffs, Iran war weigh on aluminum prices

Metal packaging input costs remain under pressure in 2026 as duties on aluminum and tinplate steel hold firm.

By Maria Rachal • March 13, 2026

CBP is working on 4-step tariff refund process

The agency detailed progress it’s made developing a dedicated system to process refunds for International Emergency Economic Powers Act tariffs in a court filing.

By Phil Neuffer • March 13, 2026

USITC probes USMCA auto rules’ impact on industry competitiveness

The new study will assess how the major trade pact shapes auto supply chains, technology shifts and the future of electric vehicle manufacturing.

By Antone Gonsalves • March 12, 2026

Best Buy counters memory shortage with inventory, vendor tweaks

The electronics retailer is pursuing product configurations that minimize price pressures as the AI boom squeezes supply.

By Max Garland • March 12, 2026

Trump admin probes foreign manufacturing production, capacity

The Section 301 investigation covers several countries, including China and Mexico, alleging their production rates are “untethered” from domestic and global demand.

By Phil Neuffer • March 12, 2026

Costco to flow tariff refunds, ‘if and when’ received, back to customers

The retailer, which sued the Trump administration over now-defunct tariffs, is well positioned to navigate a still uncertain refund process, CEO Ron Vachris said.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 10, 2026

General Mills taps interim CSCO for top supply chain post

Company veteran Jonathan Ness will oversee global supply chain operations and report directly to the CEO.

By Antone Gonsalves • March 10, 2026

Campbell’s promotes supply chain head Cassandra Green to CSCO

Green steps into a top leadership role focused on logistics and planning, procurement, manufacturing and food safety and quality.

By Antone Gonsalves • March 10, 2026

As Trump tariff refund process takes shape, importers remain uncertain

Shippers face legal risks, unclear timelines and system gaps as they navigate a potentially complex rollout of tariff refund procedures

By Antone Gonsalves • March 9, 2026

CBP says it can’t comply with court order for tariff refunds yet

The agency is confident it can implement a process that streamlines returns for now-defunct Trump administration levies in 45 days, according to a court filing.

By Phil Neuffer • Updated March 9, 2026