US, Australia sign framework for critical mineral supply chain

The two countries agreed to the multibillion-dollar initiative as China tightens export controls for essential minerals.

By Antone Gonsalves • Oct. 23, 2025

A tale of 3 small businesses: How they changed packaging to mitigate tariffs

As costs rise, companies have explored their options to shrink dimensions or change materials altogether.

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 23, 2025

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Read how retailers and brand manufactures are rethinking inventory management as an effective strategy against tariffs.

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US weighs 100% tariffs on Nicaragua under Section 301

The Trump administration is also proposing to suspend all or some applications of CAFTA-DR benefits to the country, such as tariff concessions.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 21, 2025

Some employers skip the upskilling, use AI to replace workers

However, small- and medium-sized employers might become the “backbone” of upskilling as the market shifts, according to the British Standards Institution.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 21, 2025

Supreme Court urged to block Trump’s tariffs ahead of November hearing

Small businesses and states suing the president claimed levies implemented under a 1977 emergency powers act amounted to a $3 trillion tax increase on Americans.

By Antone Gonsalves • Oct. 21, 2025

Costco leans on SKU flexibility, buyer experience for tariff strategy

The retailer has also opted to shift production origins and consolidate buying to lower the cost of goods.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 20, 2025

US formalizes tariffs on trucks, buses

Duties of 25% on trucks and 10% on buses begin Nov. 1, but some equipment manufacturers — including automakers — may qualify for cost offsets.

By Philip Neuffer , Edwin Lopez • Oct. 18, 2025

What tools does Trump have to impose tariffs?

Use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act will soon face Supreme Court review. Here are other mechanisms the president can use to hike duties.

By Philip Neuffer • Oct. 16, 2025

Stellantis plans $13B investment to expand US manufacturing

The automaker will spend $600 million to bring its Belvidere Assembly Plant in Illinois back on line while using additional funds to upgrade other facilities.

By Eric Walz • Oct. 16, 2025

Lovesac sees ‘strong progress’ from 4-step tariff plan

The furniture retailer’s strategy includes price hikes, supplier negotiations and diversifying its sourcing footprint beyond China.

By Antone Gonsalves • Oct. 16, 2025

US sets 100% tariffs for China-linked ship-to-shore cranes

The new duties will take effect Nov. 9 and could be followed by 150% levies on other port-related equipment.

By Philip Neuffer • Oct. 14, 2025

To move or not to move? Manufacturers hesitant to nearshore before USMCA review

While some companies are using regional supply chains or leaning on tariff exemptions by maximizing compliance, others are frozen in place.

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 14, 2025

Tyson agrees to record $85M settlement in pork price-fixing lawsuit

Meatpacking giants have agreed to pay nearly $200 million to address allegations they illegally conspired to limit bacon, ham and sausage supply to boost profits.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 14, 2025

Trump plans fresh China tariffs in response to rare earth export controls

The 100% duties will begin Nov. 1 and stack on existing levies, the president said Friday, seemingly squashing a monthslong trade truce.

By Philip Neuffer • Updated Oct. 14, 2025

Manufacturers focus on supply chain costs, look to AI amid uncertainty

Global disruptions, including tariffs, are hindering manufacturers’ ability to innovate, according to a recent KPMG survey. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 10, 2025

Novelis faces extended production disruption after fire, impacting auto supply chain

The major aluminum sheet maker will keep the hot mill in its Oswego, New York, plant closed until early 2026.

By Antone Gonsalves • Updated Oct. 15, 2025

Calvin Klein parent company names chief supply chain officer

Patricia Gabriel will leave Capri Holdings, owner of Jimmy Choo and Versace, to lead global operations for PVH Corp.

By Philip Neuffer • Updated Oct. 8, 2025

Tariffs aren’t swaying fashion brands toward domestic sourcing

Ongoing U.S. trade policy uncertainty and the need for significant production investments present industry hurdles, per a 2025 fashion benchmarking study.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 8, 2025

4 ways Walmart is scaling AI to unify its supply chain

“End to end, every segment of what we do is driven by some form of intelligence,” said Indira Uppuluri, SVP of supply chain technology. 

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 7, 2025

Power outages drive supply chain worries, report says

Some global executives are also rethinking network geographies, choosing facility locations based on energy reliability, a Prologis survey found.

By Suman Bhattacharyya • Oct. 7, 2025

Trump: Truck tariffs coming Nov. 1

The president is pushing back a previously planned implementation date for the 25% levies, per a Monday social media post.

By Philip Neuffer , David Taube • Oct. 6, 2025

American Eagle eyes 60% cut in tariff costs from mitigation measures

By early 2026, the retailer plans to slash duty costs from $180 million to $70 million through higher prices and transportation optimization.

By Antone Gonsalves • Oct. 6, 2025

Anheuser-Busch invests $7.4M to expand Michelob Ultra production

The beer giant is expanding its Los Angeles brewery as part of a company-wide initiative to upgrade U.S. manufacturing operations.

By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 6, 2025

A matcha shortage is coming for social media’s latest obsession

A TikTok-driven explosion in demand is straining supply for an ingredient already facing production challenges.

By Leah Borts-Kuperman • Oct. 3, 2025

Hormel Foods further optimizes manufacturing footprint

The company reported the partial closure of a production facility as part of its Transform and Modernize initiative.

By Antone Gonsalves • Updated Oct. 3, 2025