Trump orders review of domestic critical mineral production

Federal agencies must identify lands and projects that can be developed immediately, per an executive order signed Thursday.

By Phil Neuffer • March 21, 2025

How fashion leaders are thinking about tariffs, textile sustainability

Companies should focus on smart sourcing and responsible manufacturing in response to fluctuating tariffs, per Stephen Lamar, president and CEO of the American Apparel and Footwear Association. 

By Laurel Deppen • March 21, 2025

EU moving forward with tariff countermeasures

Member countries voted in favor of implementing retaliatory actions to U.S. tariffs, starting April 15. 

By Phil Neuffer • Updated April 9, 2025

De minimis changes: Businesses, trade groups weigh in

Customs and Border Protection proposals to increase data requirements and limit the exemption's use drew a mixed response from commenters.

By Max Garland • March 20, 2025

Kroger keeps eye on produce tariff exposure

The supermarket chain is also identifying opportunities to diversify its sourcing base for other commodities.

By Kelly Stroh • March 20, 2025

What 25 retail leaders are saying about tariffs

From price increase warnings to confidence that vendor relationships will help ride out the storm, here's how the retail C-suite plans to weather tariffs.

By Kaarin Moore • March 20, 2025

FMC to probe 7 ocean chokepoints to improve shipping conditions

The Federal Maritime Commission may bar container ships registered in countries it says are contributing to congestion and delays from entering U.S. ports.

By Kelly Stroh • March 19, 2025

Tariffs are paused for USMCA-compliant goods. How can companies qualify?

Businesses that previously found pursuing USMCA treatment cost-prohibitive are scrambling to determine if they meet the trade deal’s requirements.

By Phil Neuffer • March 19, 2025

As tariffs loom over pharma manufacturing, a reshoring effort is underway — but not without challenges

Experts say cost and other barriers present challenges to returning to U.S. shores.

By Kelly Bilodeau • March 18, 2025

Tariff uncertainty sparks manufacturing anxiety, especially among small firms

Shifting foreign suppliers could become more difficult as the Trump administration continues to enact new widespread tariff policies.

By Kate Magill • March 17, 2025

Metal tariffs make American manufacturing less competitive, can makers say

The present tariffs situation “opens the door for cheaper canned foods to flood the U.S. market from China and other foreign competitors,” the Can Manufacturers Institute said. U.S. trade groups are calling for exemptions.

By Maria Rachal • March 17, 2025

What 6 food and beverage companies are saying about tariffs

CEOs of General Mills, Tyson Foods and Coca-Cola are among companies warning of an impact to their bottom line, with some predicting price increases from a prolonged trade war.

By Sarah Zimmerman , Christopher Doering • March 17, 2025

USPS will work with Elon Musk’s DOGE to cut costs

The agency plans to cut 10,000 employees via early retirement as it seeks further reform, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said.

By Max Garland • March 14, 2025

Fashion industry ‘nervous’ over potential Vietnam tariffs

Though the region isn’t as large of a sourcing hub as China, experts say duties on Vietnam would create headwinds for footwear and apparel companies.

By Laurel Deppen • March 13, 2025

Trump threatens 200% tariffs on European wine, champagne

The president vowed to implement the new duties if the European Union doesn’t walk back its retaliatory actions against U.S. whiskey.

By Phil Neuffer • March 13, 2025

Canada to impose 25% reciprocal tariffs following US steel, aluminum duties

The measure, which takes effect Thursday, covers nearly $30 billion in imports from the U.S., including computers and sports equipment.

By Max Garland • March 12, 2025

Trump wants to end the ‘horrible, horrible’ CHIPS Act. It’s not that simple.

Defunding the law would require an act of Congress, which one expert says would be unlikely to pass.

By Nathan Owens • March 12, 2025

EU retaliates against US steel, aluminum tariffs

The European Commission is letting previously suspended duties return for various products and planning for additional countermeasures by mid-April.

By Max Garland • March 12, 2025

What privatizing the US Postal Service could mean for prices, coverage

As President Donald Trump mulls big changes for the agency, experts said taking it private could put some of its current advantages at risk.

By Max Garland • March 12, 2025

Trump reverses Canada steel, aluminum tariff hike

A 25% tariff increase on the metal imports will still go into effect Wednesday, but that rate won't double after Ontario backed off from imposing retaliatory energy tariffs.

By Phil Neuffer • Updated March 11, 2025

Tariffs create frenzy in cross-border trucking

Some customers have seen an increase in wait times at the U.S.-Mexico border, while others are adjusting to avoid higher duties.

By Alejandra Carranza , Colin Campbell • March 10, 2025

Monster takes patient approach to aluminum tariffs

The beverage company is “hedged” on the metal in 2025, but it is reviewing its pricing strategy.

By Kelly Stroh • March 7, 2025

Trump extends tariff pause to all USMCA goods

Imports from Mexico and Canada that are compliant with the trade deal will not be subject to tariffs until April 2.

By Phil Neuffer • March 6, 2025

Trump pauses Mexico tariffs on USMCA goods until April 2

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick indicated the White House will soon announce that all goods compliant with the trade deal could receive the same treatment.

By Phil Neuffer • Updated March 6, 2025

US pauses auto tariffs by one month

The exemption covers cars imported through the USMCA and comes after President Donald Trump spoke with the Big Three automakers.

By Phil Neuffer • March 5, 2025