Procurement: Page 3


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    GM CFO looks to strategic pricing, costs to blunt $1.1B tariff impact

    Trade deals with South Korea, Mexico and Canada will be important for the automaker’s future, the executive said Tuesday.  

    By Grace Noto • July 25, 2025
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    Why Yedi Houseware isn’t shifting sourcing amid tariffs

    The SMB is raising some prices and rethinking its inventory mix instead of shifting production from China, where many of its products are made.

    By July 24, 2025
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    Inventory Management

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

    By Supply Chain Dive staff
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    US, Philippines strike tariff deal

    If finalized, the agreement would lower tariffs on imports from the Philippines to 19%, down from a 20% rate previously planned by the Trump administration.

    By July 23, 2025
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    Tariffs keep contractors guessing on material costs

    Construction prices jumped 6% through May on an annualized basis, but the full impact of tariffs has yet to be felt.

    By Sebastian Obando • July 23, 2025
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    US, Japan reach deal on tariffs, market access

    If finalized, the agreement would place a 15% duty on imports from Japan, including for cars and auto parts.

    By Updated July 24, 2025
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    US, Indonesia agree to tariff deal framework

    Provisions of the proposed pact include a 19% tariff on imports from Indonesia and the removal of export restrictions for critical minerals.

    By July 22, 2025
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    Levi’s boosts inventory to navigate tariff, shipping disruptions

    The apparel maker also expects ongoing transformation initiatives, including a consolidation of its distribution center network, to further insulate it from long-term impacts.

    By July 22, 2025
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    US preps 93.5% tariff on graphite from China

    The Commerce Department will determine the final duty rate in December as the Trump administration promotes domestic critical mineral production.

    By July 21, 2025
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    Nearshoring, labor among key manufacturing trends to watch

    2025 has brought many changes due to tariffs and other shifts, but leaders should maintain a long-term view, experts said.

    By Michelle No • July 21, 2025
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    US installs 17% tariff on tomatoes from Mexico

    The action came after the Commerce Department ended a six-year agreement favored by U.S. distributors and importers.

    By July 21, 2025
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    US officially begins Section 301 investigation of Brazil

    The review, which President Donald Trump teased last week, will examine the country’s digital trade, tariff and intellectual property protection practices. 

    By July 17, 2025
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    Mars cuts supply chain emissions by 16%

    The confectionery giant credited the progress to agricultural partnerships, efforts to fight deforestation and more renewable energy procurement.

    By Zoya Mirza • July 17, 2025
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    Coach’s leather could pose deforestation threat: report

    An investigation by environmental nonprofit Earthsight said the Tapestry-owned brand is at risk of sourcing leather linked to illegal cattle ranching in Brazil.

    By Laurel Deppen • July 16, 2025
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    US, Indonesia strike trade deal, Trump says

    Imports from Indonesia would be subject to a 19% tariff under the agreement, a reduction from the 32% rate the president shared last week.

    By Updated July 16, 2025
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    Apple, MP Materials sign $500M magnet supply deal

    The two companies will also partner to recycle rare earth materials for use in the electronic giant's products.

    By July 15, 2025
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    Tariffs shake up global spice market

    The Trump administration's trade policy stands to raise prices for vanilla, cinnamon and dozens of other flavoring ingredients used in food manufacturing. 

    By Sarah Zimmerman • July 15, 2025
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    EU, Canada delay retaliatory tariffs against US

    Meanwhile, Brazil announced its own countermeasures while Mexico remains confident it will reach a deal by Aug. 1.

    By July 15, 2025
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    US plans 30% tariffs on EU, Mexico

    President Donald Trump unveiled the new duty rates, set to begin Aug. 1, in separate letters shared on social media Saturday morning. 

    By , July 12, 2025
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    US imposes 35% tariff on Canada imports

    President Donald Trump said the duties on non-USMCA goods will take effect Aug. 1 while decrying the country’s retaliatory levies to U.S. tariffs.

    By Updated Aug. 1, 2025
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    Apple promotes a ‘central architect’ of its supply chain to COO

    Sabih Khan has overseen planning, procurement, manufacturing, logistics and product fulfillment for the company as SVP of operations for the last six years.

    By July 10, 2025
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    Flexibility key in tariff turmoil: Toyota, Rivian execs

    Executives from the two companies suggest that with fluctuating trade policies, the short-term priority for automakers should be staying the course.

    By July 10, 2025
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    US to levy 50% copper tariffs Aug. 1

    President Donald Trump made the announcement days after indicating duties were coming soon for copper and pharmaceutical imports.

    By July 10, 2025
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    Trump orders Section 301 investigation on Brazil

    The U.S. also will levy 50% tariffs on the country starting Aug. 1, the president said Wednesday.

    By July 9, 2025
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    Trump says copper, pharmaceutical tariffs coming ‘very soon’

    The stated levies, including 50% for copper, would add to the list of sector-specific tariffs the Trump administration has introduced this year.

    By July 8, 2025
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    Mars pursues end-to-end traceability across seafood supply chain

    The consumer packaged goods company is partnering with traceability platform Wholechain to better capture sourcing data for its pet food ingredients.

    By July 8, 2025