SharkNinja to pull China-based manufacturing to avoid tariffs

The company has relocated its primary manufacturing operations to Southeast Asia as part of its tariff mitigation strategy, which also involves negotiating concessions with suppliers.

By Antone Gonsalves • May 19, 2025

Utz’s supply chain overhaul helps nullify tariff impact

The food manufacturer said it's largely insulated from the levies given its domestic production.

By Kate Magill • May 19, 2025

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Here’s how companies are navigating rising costs, network changes and logistics disruptions across global supply chain networks.

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US signals reciprocal tariffs will return for some countries

The White House will alert countries of their specific rates in the next two to three weeks, President Donald Trump said Friday.

By Philip Neuffer • Updated May 20, 2025

Walmart CEO: ‘Higher tariffs will result in higher prices’

The big-box retailer vows to keep those prices as low as possible and is leaning into relationships with vendors to respond to a fluctuating market.

By Kaarin Moore • May 16, 2025

Clorox mulls sourcing changes to offset $100M tariff hit

The approach differs from its peer P&G, which is delaying supply chain changes until there is greater certainty. 

By Antone Gonsalves • May 15, 2025

Crocs yanks guidance, citing trade uncertainty

The company recently joined with other footwear brands to urge the Trump administration to exempt the category from tariffs.

By Daphne Howland • May 15, 2025

Trump revives ‘most favored nation’ plan in effort to cut US drug prices

The proposal could hold substantial ramifications for drugmakers and comes as the administration reviews pharmaceutical supply chains.

By Jonathan Gardner , Ned Pagliarulo • Updated May 12, 2025

US launches Section 232 probe into aircraft industry

The Commerce Department is weighing whether sector-specific tariffs are necessary to protect national security.

By Antone Gonsalves • May 13, 2025

European Commission readies countermeasures to US tariffs

The commission is taking steps to target roughly $107 billion worth of imports if it can’t make a tariff deal with the U.S.

By Antone Gonsalves • May 13, 2025

Mattel warns of price increases amid tariff pressure

The toy manufacturer is accelerating a pullback from China, which already accounts for less than 20% of its U.S. imports, a distinct advantage over rivals.

By Kaarin Moore • May 12, 2025

US, China agree to reduce tariff rates for 90 days

By Wednesday, the two countries will charge 10% baseline duties during the period and remove certain retaliatory levies that pushed rates over 100%.

By Philip Neuffer • May 12, 2025

Cold play: Toy industry faces ‘devastating’ impact from tariffs

Around 96% of American toy companies are small- and medium-sized businesses. Nearly half of them could shutter due to U.S. tariff policies.

By Kaarin Moore • May 9, 2025

Rocky Brands’ sourcing shift buoyed by inventory buffer

The footwear manufacturer is also opting to pause or delay shipments in a bid to mitigate the impact of tariffs.

By Kelly Stroh • May 8, 2025

US, UK agree on framework for tariff, market access deal

Although not yet legally binding, the proposed agreement outlines the potential makeup of the Trump administration’s first trade pact since unveiling its reciprocal tariff plan in April.

By Philip Neuffer • Updated May 9, 2025

Trump orders FDA to help speed building of new drug factories

Pharma companies are looking to avoid potential tariffs by boosting U.S. manufacturing capacity, but such efforts take time.

By Jonathan Gardner • May 7, 2025

Tariffs stall P&G supply chain strategy

Procter & Gamble will take a wait-and-see approach to Trump administration tariffs before making changes to the company’s supply chains.

By Antone Gonsalves • May 6, 2025

Rivian investing $120M in Illinois to strengthen domestic supply chain

The company’s planned supplier park is meant to create an electric vehicle manufacturing ecosystem, officials said.

By Larry Avila • May 6, 2025

Hershey seeks tariff exemption for cocoa from White House

The Kisses maker said duties on the commodity, which cannot be grown in the U.S., is expected to result in millions of dollars in extra costs.

By Christopher Doering • May 6, 2025

Temu pursues ‘local fulfillment’ to dodge tariffs

The fast-fashion giant also said it will walk back previously announced plans to increase prices. 

By Laurel Deppen • May 5, 2025

Colgate-Palmolive faces $200M in tariff costs

The consumer product manufacturer said it expects to pay more for raw materials and finished goods it sources from abroad despite its recent supply chain shifts.

By Antone Gonsalves • May 5, 2025

Kimberly-Clark to invest over $2B in US operations

The Huggies diaper maker will use the funds to build an Ohio factory and a South Carolina distribution center, as well as install automation upgrades across its supply chain.

By Sara Samora • May 2, 2025

Hershey opens chocolate plant as part of $1B supply chain upgrade

The facility, which took nearly three years to complete, will process the ingredient for brands such as Reese’s and Kit Kat.

By Christopher Doering • May 2, 2025

Shein, Temu announce price increases due to tariff impact

The fast fashion companies didn’t specify the extent of the cost increases, but posted identical notices on their websites.

By Laurel Deppen • May 2, 2025

Facing tariffs, Hasbro shifting some SKU origins away from China

The toy and game company aims to source less than 40% of its volume from the country by 2026.

By Max Garland • May 1, 2025

‘We’re headed in the wrong direction’: Tariffs drive up prices, hurt output: PMI

Manufacturers pulled back on production last month as the Trump administration's volatile trade policy caused consumer confusion and a drop in demand, per the Institute for Supply Management.

By Kate Magill • May 1, 2025