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FedEx sues US for refunds on Trump tariffs
The carrier's lawsuit comes after a Supreme Court decision invalidated duties imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
By Max Garland • Feb. 24, 2026 -
REI, Arlon Graphics lean on agility, trusted partners in supply shocks
Tight ties with finance and IT are also critical to riding out supply chain disruptions, company executives said.
By Antone Gonsalves • Feb. 24, 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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‘A deal is a deal’: EU halts US pact over Trump’s new global tariff
The bloc said it needed “full clarity” on the United States’ tariff plans after a Supreme Court ruling last week struck down many levies.
By Phil Neuffer • Feb. 23, 2026 -
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Trump sets fresh 10% global tariff — and plans to increase further
The new duties will go into effect Feb. 24, although the president has since signaled he will raise the rate to 15%.
By Antone Gonsalves , Phil Neuffer • Updated Feb. 21, 2026 -
US, Indonesia formalize reciprocal trade agreement
The pact would cement 19% tariffs on goods from Indonesia, but a Supreme Court ruling Friday puts the deal and others like it into question.
By Phil Neuffer • Feb. 20, 2026 -
Amazon expands carbon credit offerings to help suppliers cut emissions
The company will now offer lower-carbon fuel inset credits and super pollutant refrigerant destruction credits through its Sustainable Exchange resource hub.
By Zoya Mirza • Feb. 20, 2026 -
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Supreme Court invalidates Trump tariffs based on emergency powers
In a 6-3 decision, the court rejected President Trump's claim that a 1977 law gave him the authority to impose broad tariffs globally.
By Antone Gonsalves • Updated Feb. 20, 2026 -
Stellantis names former GM exec to lead purchasing and supplier quality for North America
Marcelo Conti spent the past 11 years at General Motors, most recently as the automaker’s head of purchasing for interior, exterior and thermal products.
By Eric Walz • Feb. 19, 2026 -
4 fashion supply chain trends to watch in 2026
As trade uncertainty continues to strain sourcing, companies will lean on cost-management strategies and AI-fueled efficiencies.
By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 19, 2026 -
Toast, Instacart launch just-in-time supply tool
Restaurants will be able to place Instacart Business orders through Toast’s platforms, offering a stopgap option when unexpected supply chain issues hit.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Feb. 19, 2026 -
Nordstrom builds sourcing strategy, spend visibility with AI
The retailer would benefit from an AI solution for sourcing agility and resiliency, Chief Procurement Officer Karoline Dygas said at Manifest 2026.
By Antone Gonsalves • Feb. 18, 2026 -
Smithfield to build $1.3B pork processing plant
The facility, which will also produce packaged meats, will replace a more than 100-year-old plant in South Dakota and provide “significant efficiency gains.”
By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 18, 2026 -
AI fueled massive surge in fraud losses last year, study finds
AI fraud has now outpaced traditional fraud, signaling a major shift in the threat landscape, according to the research.
By Alexei Alexis • Feb. 17, 2026 -
Sponsored by Together for Sustainability (TfS)
Beyond compliance: How primary carbon data drives smarter sourcing
Through its Scope 3 Program, Together for Sustainability (TfS) is helping chemical companies and suppliers shift from estimates to evidence.
Feb. 17, 2026 -
Tariffs, supplier fire continue to batter Ford
Confusion over the start date for auto part levy offsets caused the automaker to incur higher costs than it originally expected.
By Phil Neuffer • Feb. 13, 2026 -
Trump administration moves to require 100% domestic materials in EV chargers
The proposed increase from 55% calls for nearly all charger materials, including iron and steel, to be made in the U.S. to receive federal funding.
By Nathan Owens • Feb. 13, 2026 -
US commits to 15% tariff limit for Taiwan goods
The two countries came to terms on a pact that would also reduce levies on most U.S. goods entering Taiwan and facilitate agricultural and industrial trade.
By Phil Neuffer • Feb. 13, 2026 -
Campbell’s to shutter Cape Cod potato chip plant
The company plans to shift production at the Massachusetts site, which also makes Kettle Brand chips, to other facilities to boost efficiency.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 12, 2026 -
JM Smucker overhauls supply chain leadership
The Milkbone maker named Rob Ferguson its new chief product supply officer after eliminating the COO role and announcing the retirement of several other supply chain executives.
By Phil Neuffer • Feb. 11, 2026 -
US inks deal with Bangladesh to reduce tariffs
The Trump administration plans to cut levies on imports from Bangladesh to 19% and consider the removal of tariffs for certain goods, including textiles and apparel.
By Phil Neuffer • Feb. 10, 2026 -
US, trading partners forge pacts to lock in critical minerals
The EU, Japan and Mexico pledged to cooperate with the U.S. on mining, processing and stockpiling minerals essential to the countries’ industries and economies.
By Antone Gonsalves • Feb. 9, 2026 -
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Trump preps for tariffs on Iran’s trading partners
The president, who previously threatened 25% levies on countries "doing business" with Iran, is tasking cabinet officials with assessing the need for such duties.
By Antone Gonsalves • Feb. 6, 2026 -
Commerce hits China, Vietnam with duties for molded fiber products
Some producers could face duties of up to 540% on certain molded fiber bowls, clamshells and other products, according to the American Molded Fiber Coalition.
By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 6, 2026 -
US formalizes trade framework deals with Argentina, El Salvador, Guatemala
The pacts solidify tariff exemptions, including for goods from Guatemala and El Salvador abiding by the Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement.
By Phil Neuffer • Feb. 6, 2026 -
EU renews efforts to advance US tariff deal after Trump reverses threats
The bloc will continue work on the framework pact after U.S. President Donald Trump rescinded plans to enact levies to advance his campaign to annex Greenland.
By Phil Neuffer • Feb. 5, 2026