Walmart, Target, Home Depot tout productive tariffs meeting with Trump

New import duties are poised to raise prices in time for peak shopping periods, starting with the back-to-school season and Halloween.

By Daphne Howland • April 25, 2025

What does the US import from China?

Over $400 billion worth of goods were imported from China in 2024, with electronics, toys, furniture and machinery topping the list.

By Edwin Lopez • April 25, 2025

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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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Roche, answering tariff threat, pledges $50B to US drug production

The pharmaceutical company joined several of its peers in committing to invest billions of dollars in new and expanded manufacturing facilities in the U.S.

By Jonathan Gardner • April 25, 2025

Commerce finalizes tariff rates on solar imports from Southeast Asia

The 3,403.96% rate set on four exporters in Cambodia is “among the highest rates I’ve ever seen,” said American Alliance for Solar Manufacturing Trade Committee attorney Tim Brightbill.

By Diana DiGangi • April 24, 2025

4 strategies procurement leaders should embrace in 2025

Companies are expanding their supplier bases and their tech stacks to maintain the efficient and cost-effective flow of goods. 

By Shefali Kapadia • April 24, 2025

Auto groups: US tariff policies ‘will scramble the global automotive supply chain’

In a letter to the Trump administration, industry leaders say recent actions will increase costs and eliminate jobs.

By Larry Avila • April 23, 2025

Abbott expects a ‘few hundred million’ in tariff costs in 2025

CEO Robert Ford told investors the company had considered raising its earnings forecast for 2025, but decided to maintain it in light of the new tariffs.

By Elise Reuter • April 23, 2025

Funko hires supply chain SVP

Cliff Engle will oversee the company’s global distribution and logistics operations as it implements tariff mitigation strategies.

By Kelly Stroh • April 22, 2025

Who are the United States’ top trading partners?

Explore how over 200 countries’ imports, exports and trade balances with the U.S. last year stack up in this sortable chart.

By Edwin Lopez • April 22, 2025

Small businesses in the US may take the brunt of tariffs

Small-scale boutiques, brands and factories don’t have the deep pockets, diverse supply chains or flexibility enjoyed by chains like Walmart.

By Daphne Howland • April 22, 2025

Nvidia to spend $500B to manufacture AI chips in US

The chipmaker will work with TSMC, Foxconn, Amkor and others to produce its Blackwell chip and other AI infrastructure in Arizona and Texas.

By Kate Magill • April 21, 2025

Hermès preps to raise US prices in response to tariffs

The France-based luxury brand’s decision is meant to offset the impact of an additional 10% tariff on exports from the European Union to the U.S.  

By Laurel Deppen • April 21, 2025

Trump’s tariffs aim to reverse decades of manufacturing decline. Will they succeed?

While major firms like TSMC and Nvidia have announced massive U.S. investment in recent weeks, experts are skeptical the policies will lead to a widespread revitalization of domestic manufacturing.

By Kate Magill • April 18, 2025

Trump administration ordered to resume IRA funding

The decision, which stated federal agencies lacked authority to pause funding, follows the president’s executive order to freeze the money on his first day in office. 

By Kate Magill • April 17, 2025

Canada grants limited reprieve on auto tariffs

The country will allow a certain amount of U.S.-assembled cars to be imported duty-free provided companies maintain domestic production and investment levels. 

By Phil Neuffer • Updated April 22, 2025

De minimis’ future: 4 questions shippers should consider

The exemption's end for China could generate price volatility in e-commerce over the next few weeks while driving more fulfillment operations to the U.S., experts say.

By Max Garland • April 16, 2025

Levi’s says any tariff-related price bumps will be ‘surgical’

Chief Financial and Growth Officer Harmit Singh this month said the last time the company faced a similarly murky challenge was during the pandemic.

By Daphne Howland • April 16, 2025

Trump orders Section 232 probe of critical minerals

Similar investigations into other industries have been a precursor to sector-specific tariffs from the U.S., which wants to boost its domestic rare earth supply.

By Edwin Lopez • April 16, 2025

US launches probe into semiconductor imports

The Section 232 investigation comes ahead of anticipated tariffs on the industry.

By Phil Neuffer • April 14, 2025

US launches probe that could set stage for pharma tariffs

The Commerce Department has begun a Section 232 investigation into the national security effects of the U.S. importing pharmaceuticals and their starting materials.

By Ned Pagliarulo • April 14, 2025

Trump’s tariffs spare various chemicals

The exemption list also includes certain critical minerals, semiconductor components and energy products.

By Sara Samora • April 14, 2025

Trump excludes some electronics from reciprocal tariffs

Smartphones and electronic integrated circuits, among other products, now qualify for the “semiconductor” exemption — though officials say sector-specific duties are still coming.

By Edwin Lopez • Updated April 14, 2025

Amid tariff turmoil, Novartis commits to spending $23B on US manufacturing

Novartis expects the new capacity will allow it to produce all of its key medicines “end to end” in the U.S., as the Trump administration buffets global trade with tariffs.

By Jonathan Gardner • April 11, 2025

China raises tariffs on US imports to 125%

The increase takes effect April 12, and the country's Ministry of Finance signaled it won’t retaliate further if Trump hikes duties again.

By Max Garland • April 11, 2025

Dollar Tree prepped for multiple tariff scenarios, CEO says

The retailer is considering changes in its approach to supplier costs, product specifications and sourcing as it navigates shifting trade policies.

By Kelly Stroh • April 10, 2025