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CBP launches first of 2 tariff refund expansions
The agency’s refund portal now covers entries awaiting reconciliation of their final duty calculations.
By Antone Gonsalves • June 30, 2026 -
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Lovesac on track with tariff-driven onshoring effort
The direct-to-consumer furniture retailer plans to start U.S. production of its Sactionals line this summer, CEO and Director Shawn Nelson said.
By Antone Gonsalves • June 30, 2026 -
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Warehouse automation, logistics management and procurement processes are just a few of the ways companies are using AI to streamline their supply chains.
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CBP readies more stringent data requirements for postal imports
A new rule could result in more than $100 million in additional duties per year, although the agency said it may deter some import activity.
By Max Garland • June 29, 2026 -
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JM Smucker eyes margin boost with lower green coffee commodity costs
The Folgers coffee maker introduced temporary price reductions due to the lower input costs, but stopped short of permanent cuts.
By Antone Gonsalves • June 25, 2026 -
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Manufacturing grows at fastest rate since 2021 amid big job cuts
S&P Global flagged “an ongoing bifurcation of the economy, with sluggish service sector growth contrasting with an increasingly solid manufacturing expansion.”
By Jim Tyson • June 25, 2026 -
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FedEx to send tariff refunds to customers starting in August
The carrier will prioritize returning duties first to shippers that opt in to sharing shipment and refund data with vendor partners.
By Max Garland • June 25, 2026 -
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Kroger is working with suppliers to optimize costs
The grocery retailer is pushing negotiations and intentionally leveraging direct sourcing to optimize the cost of goods.
By Kelly Stroh • June 24, 2026 -
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J&J commits $1B to expand contact lens production in Florida
The investment will add J&J’s manufacturing, packaging and distribution capabilities to meet growing demand for its contact lenses.
By Nick Paul Taylor • June 24, 2026 -
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How low T-shirt pricing impacts supplier labor conditions
Despite inflation, reduced costs for the apparel staple spur negative consequences for workers’ wages and safety, per nonprofits Clean Clothes Campaign and Public Eye.
By Lauren Schenkman • June 23, 2026 -
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Manufacturers balance costs, inventory amid uncertain rate environment
As companies watch to see if the Federal Reserve may change its posture on interest rates later in the year, and ripple effects from the Middle East continue, they’re getting more comfortable navigating the complexity.
By Keesa Schreane • June 23, 2026 -
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Steel, aluminum makers face records gauntlet for new US tariff exemptions
Canada and Mexico manufacturers must commit to verifiable U.S. capacity expansion and maintain meticulous, traceable records to qualify for reduced Section 232 tariffs.
By Antone Gonsalves • June 23, 2026 -
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US launches Section 301 probe into Germany over drug pricing policies
The U.S. Trade Representative is investigating whether the European country's practices shift research costs on to Americans.
By Antone Gonsalves • June 22, 2026 -
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Harley-Davidson to reshore Revolution Max engine production
The company will also bring manufacturing of its Pan America, Sportster S and Nightster models, which the engine powers, to its Pennsylvania and Wisconsin facilities as part of its financial recovery and growth strategy.
By Sara Samora • June 22, 2026 -
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BJ’s Wholesale Club uses tariff refunds to cut prices
The rebates helped reduce overall retail prices by about half a percentage point.
By Antone Gonsalves • June 18, 2026 -
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Fed ends bias toward more easing, holds benchmark rate steady
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh repeatedly said the central bank’s monetary policy committee will push down inflation toward its 2% goal.
By Jim Tyson • June 18, 2026 -
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Inside Bristol Myers’ AI-powered procurement overhaul
The pharmaceutical giant cut procurement timelines from months to weeks while challenging conventional wisdom on AI data readiness.
By Alexei Alexis • June 17, 2026 -
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Trump is shaking up customs rules. What should shippers know?
Companies must evaluate their importer of record arrangements and ensure they have deep levels of supply chain visibility ahead of the changes, experts said.
By Max Garland • June 16, 2026 -
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EU gives final approval to install US tariff deal
The bloc plans to remove tariffs and begin providing preferential market access for a range of U.S. goods by the end of the month, EU officials told Supply Chain Dive.
By Phil Neuffer • Updated June 25, 2026 -
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Federal court temporarily upholds Trump’s 10% global tariff
The federal appeals court blocked a previous order stopping collection of the duties for two importers and the state of Washington until an appeal is completed.
By Phil Neuffer • June 12, 2026 -
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Dell, HPE server supply upended by memory crunch
Despite similar challenges, the two computer makers are using different strategies to battle supply constraints, including passing costs on to customers.
By Antone Gonsalves • June 11, 2026 -
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Inflation jumps 4.2%, spurred by war-induced surge in energy prices
Rising prices have begun to erode gains in real wages in recent years and weaken consumer purchasing power for all goods and services.
By Jim Tyson • June 11, 2026 -
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Tariff refunds may soon cover more entries — but not without a fight
U.S. Customs and Border Protection could return funds by the end of July for finally liquidated entries, although it may depend on an appeal by the federal government.
By Phil Neuffer • Updated June 24, 2026 -
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Razor reshapes supply chain to weather Trump-era China tariffs
The scooter company went from paying import duties to shifting the burden onto manufacturers, per Bryan Wood, VP of global supply chain.
By Antone Gonsalves • June 10, 2026 -
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How Gong cha overhauled its supply chain for US growth
The bubble tea brand has standardized its supply chain playbook by moving to a direct franchising system, according to Alan Davis, director of supply chain for the Americas.
By Alejandra Carranza • June 9, 2026 -
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Steel imports down 30% in 2026 as tariffs bolster US production
Raw and finished steel reached 1.87 million net tons for the month of April, driven by increased imports of tin plate, metallic coatings and other goods, according to census data.
By Nathan Owens • June 9, 2026
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