Trade panel clears path for higher tariffs on some solar imports

The U.S. International Trade Commission’s vote “clears the way” to set even higher solar import tariffs on four Southeast Asian countries, said attorney Tim Brightbill.

By Diana DiGangi • May 28, 2025

Boot Barn targets 5% China sourcing share for exclusive brands

The footwear retailer is shifting production to countries with lower tariffs, such as Cambodia, India and Vietnam, to reduce costs and supply chain risks.

By Kelly Stroh • May 28, 2025

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Adidas quietly exits the kangaroo skin trade

The athleticwear giant said it stopped buying leather made from the marsupials in 2024, and it will end production of products containing the material this year.

By Lara Ewen • May 27, 2025

Shein drops prices following US-China tariff deal

The fast fashion company's competitor Temu also walked back duty-driven increases earlier this month.

By Laurel Deppen • May 23, 2025

Trump calls for 50% tariffs on EU

The duties are slated to take effect July 9 as the trading bloc and the U.S. reengage in trade talks, the president said.

By Philip Neuffer • Updated May 27, 2025

Under Armour takes multipronged approach to tariff strategy

The activewear brand's efforts to diversify sourcing is helping it minimize country-specific tariff exposure, CFO Dave Bergman said.

By Kelly Stroh • May 22, 2025

Subaru weighs options to curtail a potential $2.5B tariff hit

The automaker’s Indiana plant, which now makes around 350,000 vehicles a year, has capacity to ramp up production, a company spokesperson said.

By Larry Avila • May 22, 2025

Commerce Department asks automakers for supply chain data for tariff evaluations

The federal agency will require submissions of information such as declared customs value of imports and country of final assembly for carmakers to qualify for reduced duty rates.

By Kelly Stroh • May 21, 2025

Home Depot doesn’t plan to raise prices despite tariffs

The home improvement retailer said its U.S.-centric sourcing footprint will help it mitigate the effects of ongoing trade turmoil.

By Caroline Jansen • May 21, 2025

Stanley Black & Decker raises prices to mitigate tariff impacts

The company is also making supply chain moves to become more compliant with the U.S.-Mexico-Canada agreement and reduce its manufacturing footprint in China.

By Nathan Owens • May 20, 2025

SharkNinja to pull China-based manufacturing to avoid tariffs

The company has relocated its primary manufacturing operations to Southeast Asia as part of its tariff mitigation strategy, which also involves negotiating concessions with suppliers.

By Antone Gonsalves • May 19, 2025

Utz’s supply chain overhaul helps nullify tariff impact

The food manufacturer said it's largely insulated from the levies given its domestic production.

By Kate Magill • May 19, 2025

US signals reciprocal tariffs will return for some countries

The White House will alert countries of their specific rates in the next two to three weeks, President Donald Trump said Friday.

By Philip Neuffer • Updated May 20, 2025

Walmart CEO: ‘Higher tariffs will result in higher prices’

The big-box retailer vows to keep those prices as low as possible and is leaning into relationships with vendors to respond to a fluctuating market.

By Kaarin Moore • May 16, 2025

Clorox mulls sourcing changes to offset $100M tariff hit

The approach differs from its peer P&G, which is delaying supply chain changes until there is greater certainty. 

By Antone Gonsalves • May 15, 2025

Crocs yanks guidance, citing trade uncertainty

The company recently joined with other footwear brands to urge the Trump administration to exempt the category from tariffs.

By Daphne Howland • May 15, 2025

Trump revives ‘most favored nation’ plan in effort to cut US drug prices

The proposal could hold substantial ramifications for drugmakers and comes as the administration reviews pharmaceutical supply chains.

By Jonathan Gardner , Ned Pagliarulo • Updated May 12, 2025

US launches Section 232 probe into aircraft industry

The Commerce Department is weighing whether sector-specific tariffs are necessary to protect national security.

By Antone Gonsalves • May 13, 2025

European Commission readies countermeasures to US tariffs

The commission is taking steps to target roughly $107 billion worth of imports if it can’t make a tariff deal with the U.S.

By Antone Gonsalves • May 13, 2025

Mattel warns of price increases amid tariff pressure

The toy manufacturer is accelerating a pullback from China, which already accounts for less than 20% of its U.S. imports, a distinct advantage over rivals.

By Kaarin Moore • May 12, 2025

US, China agree to reduce tariff rates for 90 days

By Wednesday, the two countries will charge 10% baseline duties during the period and remove certain retaliatory levies that pushed rates over 100%.

By Philip Neuffer • May 12, 2025

Cold play: Toy industry faces ‘devastating’ impact from tariffs

Around 96% of American toy companies are small- and medium-sized businesses. Nearly half of them could shutter due to U.S. tariff policies.

By Kaarin Moore • May 9, 2025

Rocky Brands’ sourcing shift buoyed by inventory buffer

The footwear manufacturer is also opting to pause or delay shipments in a bid to mitigate the impact of tariffs.

By Kelly Stroh • May 8, 2025

US, UK agree on framework for tariff, market access deal

Although not yet legally binding, the proposed agreement outlines the potential makeup of the Trump administration’s first trade pact since unveiling its reciprocal tariff plan in April.

By Philip Neuffer • Updated May 9, 2025

Trump orders FDA to help speed building of new drug factories

Pharma companies are looking to avoid potential tariffs by boosting U.S. manufacturing capacity, but such efforts take time.

By Jonathan Gardner • May 7, 2025