Procurement: Page 2


  • U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at a dinner next to South Korea President Lee Jae Myung on Oct. 29, 2025, in Gyeongju, South Korea.
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    Trump vows to hike South Korea tariffs to 25%

    The U.S. president said he would raise levies, including those on cars, because South Korea’s National Assembly has not enacted terms of a framework trade deal.

    By Jan. 27, 2026
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    GM’s Buick Envision production shifting from China to US in 2028

    Onshoring production is designed in part to mitigate tariffs driving up the price of the compact SUV.

    By Jan. 26, 2026
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    Trendline

    Supply Chain Technology Adoption

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

    By Supply Chain Dive staff
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    Trump tariffs

    Trump threatens 100% tariff to stymie Canada-China trade pact

    The president said the levy on Canada imports would go into effect immediately should the country consummate a preliminary trade agreement with China announced earlier this month.

    By Updated Jan. 26, 2026
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    Trump reverses tariff threat on European countries

    U.S. President Donald Trump said the levies scheduled to begin Feb. 1 were unnecessary after reaching a framework deal with NATO regarding Greenland.

    By Jan. 21, 2026
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    Danone invests $4M to expand Texas plant amid yogurt boom

    The Fort Worth expansion aims to scale production at a facility that makes Danimals, Activia and YoCrunch.

    By Christopher Doering • Jan. 21, 2026
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    EU halts US trade deal over Trump’s Greenland campaign

    The bloc voted Wednesday to suspend its efforts to cement terms of the framework pact after Trump threatened to raise tariffs on six member countries.

    By Updated Jan. 22, 2026
  • OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, accompanied by U.S. President Donald Trump, during a news conference.
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    OpenAI seeks US suppliers for AI supply chain

    The AI giant launched an RFP seeking domestic suppliers to build out AI hardware, robotics components and data center capacity.

    By Jan. 20, 2026
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    Trump threatens tariffs on 8 countries in push for Greenland

    The U.S. president said the levy on Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the U.K., the Netherlands and Finland would start at 10% on Feb. 1. 

    By Jan. 17, 2026
  • A white G9 electric SUV from China-based automaker Xpeng parked at a port with shipping containers in the background.
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    Canada to reduce tariffs on China EVs

    The lower levies are part of a broader trade pact that Canada says will drive investment in electric vehicle supply chains, protect jobs and bolster agricultural exports to China.

    By Jan. 16, 2026
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    Abandoning packaging sustainability a ‘serious strategic miscalculation’: Bain

    Companies are still pursuing sustainable packaging strategies even though they’ve toned down public messaging about it, a Bain & Co. report found.

    By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 16, 2026
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    Birkenstock warns tariffs will hurt more in 2026

    The footwear maker expects selective price hikes, supply chain efficiencies and growth in the Asia-Pacific region to soften the impact.

    By Jan. 15, 2026
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    US caps Taiwan tariffs at 15%

    The limit would apply to both reciprocal and sector-specific duties, per the Commerce Department, although the implementation timeline remains unclear.

    By Jan. 15, 2026
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    Trump issues 25% tariffs on narrow range of semiconductors

    The levies, effective Jan. 15, do not cover products used for data centers and consumer applications, per a proclamation signed Wednesday.

    By , Jan. 15, 2026
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    Trump threatens 25% tariff on Iran’s trading partners

    The president said the duty would go into effect immediately, although no official documentation has been released to define the scope of the levies. 

    By Updated Jan. 13, 2026
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    Trump admin clarifies scope of tariff refunds ahead of Supreme Court ruling

    Duties charged on goods from Brazil and India would also be eligible for refund should the court rule reimbursements necessary, according to a legal filing.

    By Jan. 12, 2026
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    Tyson agrees to $82.5M settlement in beef price-fixing lawsuit

    Meat giants have spent hundreds of millions of dollars to settle claims that they artificially raised prices for years.

    By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 9, 2026
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    Deep Dive

    5 supply chain management trends to watch in 2026

    Following a year jam-packed with uncertainty, retailers and manufacturers will prioritize cost optimization amid a fragmenting global economic picture. 

    By Jan. 8, 2026
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    CBP to cease paper-based refunds

    The moves comes as importers continue to wait for a Supreme Court ruling on executive tariff powers that could lead to a rush of refund requests. 

    By Jan. 7, 2026
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    Volvo to open $37.7M regional distribution hub in Washington state

    The truck manufacturer aims to optimize parts delivery for dealers in the U.S. Northwest and Western Canada. 

    By Jan. 6, 2026
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    Jim Beam halts production at flagship Kentucky distillery

    The bourbon maker is pausing operations for a year at its main manufacturing plant as it battles declining alcohol consumption and high barrel-aging taxes.

    By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 6, 2026
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    US manufacturing activity drops to lowest point of 2025: PMI

    Weak demand and tariff effects are weighing on companies as the U.S.’ recent military operation in Venezuela adds more uncertainty to the mix.

    By Nathan Owens • Jan. 6, 2026
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    White House delays furniture tariff increases for a year

    The U.S. is pushing back duty increases due to "productive negotiations" with trading partners, keeping the current 25% rate in effect.

    By Jan. 2, 2026
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    US plans fresh China semiconductor tariffs for 2027

    The duty rate will be set at least 30 days before the implementation date and stack on top of existing levies, per a Federal Register filing.

    By Dec. 24, 2025
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    Ford cancels $6.5B battery supply contract with LG Energy Solution

    The automaker also dissolved its BlueOval SK battery joint venture with SK On earlier this month as it shifts away from EVs.

    By Dec. 23, 2025
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    Year in pictures

    Tariffs, strikes and tragedies: How 2025 transformed supply chains

    Supply chains faced tumult, with changes to U.S. trade policies and labor unrest contributing to a mosaic of uncertainty. Here is a visual look at the busy year.

    By , , , , , Dec. 22, 2025