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Williams-Sonoma shifts sourcing to plan for 25% tariffs
The question remains what impact planning for a tariff increase will have on the balance sheet this time next year.
By Emma Cosgrove • March 22, 2019 -
Supreme Court will not review California's driver classification standards
The denial by the U.S. Supreme Court is another victory for California's standards for who may be classified as a contractor and who is an employee.
By Andy Burt , Emma Cosgrove • March 21, 2019 -
State Department backs plan for postal treaty countries to set own rates
The Trump administration says the current rate structure of the Universal Postal Union is unfair, allowing Chinese retailers to ship to the U.S. at such a low price that it puts American companies at a disadvantage.
By Matt Leonard • March 19, 2019 -
Brexit plan must change 'substantially' for vote
Meanwhile, the British Chambers of Commerce downgraded its growth expectations for the U.K economy as a result of Brexit uncertainty.
By Matt Leonard • March 18, 2019 -
Suppliers and buyers clash over tomato trade policy change
The U.S. plans to withdraw from an agreement that set minimum prices for imported Mexican tomatoes and resume an investigation into Mexican tomato dumping.
By Emma Cosgrove • March 18, 2019 -
FMCSA will use ELD data to amend HOS rules
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration head Ray Martinez has recently been dropping breadcrumbs at industry events about possible new proposed hours of service rules.
By Emma Cosgrove • March 15, 2019 -
British Parliament votes to delay Brexit to June 30
The British Chambers of Commerce said the vote didn't provide much clarity for businesses, as they wait to see whether the European Union will approve the extension.
By Matt Leonard • March 15, 2019 -
Parliament votes in favor of Brexit extension
The British Parliament voted yesterday against a "no-deal" Brexit. Now the problem is finding an alternative.
By Matt Leonard • UPDATED: March 14, 2019 at 2:42 p.m. -
Brazil and Canada win big from US-China trade war with record soy exports
Canada quadrupled its soy exports to China, a sign that tariffs intended to increase competitiveness of U.S. goods often have the opposite effect.
By Emma Cosgrove • March 13, 2019 -
Brexit agreement fails again, UK publishes 'no-deal' guidance
The guidance outlines how the U.K. government plans to avoid a hard border with Ireland and what will happen to tariffs should it leave the EU without an agreement.
By Matt Leonard • March 13, 2019 -
CMA CGM, Ikea, Port of Rotterdam to test new sustainable fuel
The new biofuel promises significant carbon reductions and does not require any engine modifications, but it's not immediately clear what the final product would cost.
By Matt Leonard • March 12, 2019 -
Parliament rejects Brexit proposal, business uncertainty lingers
The U.K. votes today on an agreement drawn up by Prime Minister Theresa May. If the motion fails, Parliament will hold further votes on whether to exit the EU without a deal or extend the March 29 deadline.
By Matt Leonard • UPDATED: March 12, 2019 at 3:51 p.m. -
Rising revenue on all rungs of drug supply chain, Pew says
As pharmaceutical spending and PBMs take fire in Washington, the report aims to suss out the players pocketing a share as drugs make their way through the system.
By Les Masterson • March 11, 2019 -
FMCSA eases rules to upgrade from class B to class A CDL
The change is one of several regulatory attempts to ease the nationwide commercial driver shortage.
By Matt Leonard • March 07, 2019 -
Infrastructure, congestion cost carriers billions in fuel
Highway congestion costs trucking companies billions in additional fuel spend, according to a new study by the American Transportation Research Institute.
By Barry Hochfelder • March 06, 2019 -
BMW, Toyota: No-deal Brexit could make UK business untenable
The automakers say moving operations could be in the cards, depending on how Brexit negotiations unfold.
By Matt Leonard • March 06, 2019 -
FMC wrapping up investigation into detention, demurrage fees
In order to develop the commission's final recommendations, Dye has convened "innovation teams," set to meet in Washington, D.C. no later than April.
By Emma Cosgrove • March 04, 2019 -
US export losses from trade war pegged at $40B
Empty shipping containers in Asian ports are but a symptom of misaligned supply and demand caused by the ongoing trade skirmishes — and a symbol of billions in lost commerce.
By Rich Weissman • March 04, 2019 -
Ocean carriers need 'significantly higher' surcharges to offset IMO 2020 costs: study
AlixPartners estimated carriers operating Asia-Europe routes would need to increase surcharges by 40% to maintain their current financial standing. Asia-Americas routes would need to increase by 33%.
By Shefali Kapadia • March 01, 2019 -
Boeing shuffles supplies ahead of Brexit
The U.K. government raised the possibility of an extension to the March 29 deadline, but analysts say that would further add to uncertainty for businesses.
By Matt Leonard • Feb. 27, 2019 -
Lighthizer 'looking at' exclusion process on 10% tariffs
The U.S. Trade Representative repeated the administration's message of "progress" in trade discussions but emphasized the need for enforcement to hold China accountable.
By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 27, 2019 -
Foreign suppliers subject to FDA inspection under new food safety plan for imports
The agency will beef up inspections domestically and abroad, and use mandatory recall authority to limit risks from the 15% of the U.S. food supply that is imported.
By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 27, 2019 -
New Colorado law lowers age for interstate trucking
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed into law a piece of legislation allowing adults as young as 18 to operate commercial vehicles for interstate commerce. First, it has to be legal at the federal level.
By Matt Leonard • Feb. 26, 2019 -
Maersk expects trade uncertainty, fuel prices to wreak havoc in 2019
The carrier is in better shape than it was this time last year, but it's the hazy future that makes 2018's gains cold comfort going forward.
By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 22, 2019 -
Retailers warn of Brexit-induced tariff hikes
Without a withdrawal treaty between the U.K. and EU, tariffs of up to 45% on "everyday food items" could be coming soon, according to retail groups.
By Matt Leonard • Feb. 22, 2019
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