Regulation: Page 11


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    ILA-USMX port labor talks

    USMX files labor charge against dockworkers union

    The International Longshoremen’s Association has refused to continue negotiations, the United States Maritime Alliance said in a statement Wednesday.

    By Sept. 26, 2024
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    Biden-Harris administration tackles supply chain risks with new federal tool

    The Commerce Department's SCALE tool aims to assess risks across the economy and stop supply shortages before they happen.

    By Sept. 25, 2024
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    US seeks to limit China, Russia’s role in connected vehicle supply chains

    The Department of Commerce's proposed new rule would require vehicles used in the U.S. to exclude suppliers with links to those countries.

    By Sept. 23, 2024
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    Confusion persists with food traceability rule as compliance date nears

    From reporting metrics to how the FDA investigation process works, several major questions loom for industries impacted by the rule, a new report found.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 23, 2024
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    Fed rate cut unlikely to boost manufacturing until 2025, experts warn

    The looming presidential election is still sparking uncertainty in the industry, pushing manufacturers to spend with caution.

    By Sept. 19, 2024
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    Fed cuts main rate by half point, voices confidence inflation falling

    The central bank trimmed borrowing costs from a two-decade high after policymakers noted their growing concern about softening in the labor market.

    By Jim Tyson • Sept. 19, 2024
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    Temu and Shein can weather de minimis changes. Others may struggle.

    The e-commerce giants are already diversifying their supply chains in the wake of the White House’s proposal to limit the exemption, but smaller businesses may have a tough time doing the same.

    By Sept. 18, 2024
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    Solar supply chain lifecycle gets boost with $40M in DOE funds

    The money aims to boost sustainable management of solar modules at the end of their use, as concerns grow over how to deal with waste produced by the sector.

    By Sept. 17, 2024
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    Biden-Harris administration takes aim at de minimis exemption

    The White House is also calling on Congress to pass legislation to exclude products covered by Section 201, 232 and 301 tariffs by the end of the year.

    By Sept. 13, 2024
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    Biden finalizes China tariff hikes

    The first increases, including for electric vehicles and batteries, are set to go into effect on Sept. 27.

    By Sept. 13, 2024
  • US CBP delays de minimis enforcement change

    A plan to automatically reject shipments that breached the $800 threshold was pushed back after trade community feedback.

    By Sept. 12, 2024
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    Trump, Harris spar over manufacturing, trade and tariffs

    In Tuesday’s presidential debate, the candidates offered vastly different strategies for how to grow the economy and compete with China on clean vehicles and advanced technology.

    By Sept. 11, 2024
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    Seko Logistics tosses court case on de minimis program suspension

    The company had been embroiled in a battle with U.S. Customs and Border Protection over its Entry Type 86 eligibility.

    By Sept. 5, 2024
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    Shein reports 2 cases of child labor in its supply chain

    The fast fashion giant discovered the cases last year and suspended orders from the manufacturers pending “appropriate remediation.”

    By Laurel Deppen • Aug. 26, 2024
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    Powell says ‘time has come’ for rate cut, cites weakening labor market

    The Fed chair did not indicate the size of a coming interest rate reduction, keeping alive a debate on how far policymakers will cut borrowing costs.

    By Jim Tyson • Aug. 26, 2024
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    How air cargo shippers can prepare for de minimis fallout

    Changes to the exemption threshold could be implemented soon. Here’s how supply chain managers can prepare.

    By Aug. 22, 2024
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    Inflation slows to three-year low, clearing way for Fed rate cut

    The central bank at a meeting next month is expected to weigh cooling inflation against signs that the labor market is loosening up.

    By Jim Tyson • Aug. 16, 2024
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    Deep Dive

    What would the demise of de minimis mean for supply chains?

    E-commerce companies rely on the exemption to sell U.S. consumers low-cost goods. Experts say they need to be prepared for a change.

    By Aug. 15, 2024
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    US kicks off Indo-Pacific supply chain meetings

    Fourteen member countries met for the first time this week under an agreement to boost supply chain resiliency.

    By Aug. 1, 2024
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    USTR to reveal tariff hike decision ‘in coming days’

    The federal agency did not meet a previous deadline set for the end of August.

    By Updated Sept. 3, 2024
  • Timothy Fiore, manufacturing business committee chair at the Institute for Supply Management, speaks during a live panel event Wednesday hosted by Trucking Dive, Supply Chain Dive and Manufacturing Dive.
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    Election year uncertainty clouds 2024 supply chain outlook

    Manufacturers “may kick the can down the road for certain capital investment decisions” as a result, Michigan State’s Jason Miller said during a panel discussion.

    By July 26, 2024
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    Sustainability reporting, ESG management roles on the rise: Deloitte

    The accounting firm’s survey of 300 executives at public companies pointed to an increase in sustainability oversight as disclosure requirements mount.

    By Zoya Mirza • July 25, 2024
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    DOT Secretary Buttigieg highlights federal aid’s impact on supply chains

    “Our supply chains are stronger, are more resilient, than they were three-and-a-half years ago,” he said during a keynote address Wednesday.

    By July 24, 2024
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    DOT rolls out $5B in bridge infrastructure grants

    The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is funding 13 economically significant projects to address traffic and freight bottlenecks.

    By July 17, 2024
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    FTC noncompete ban partially blocked by Texas judge

    Judge Ada E. Brown held that the agency violated the Administrative Procedural Act and exceeded its statutory authority.

    By Ryan Golden • July 10, 2024