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FMCSA seeks comment on proposed driver age pilot
Proponents of the change say it would get more drivers on the road at a time when the industry struggles to fill roles.
By Matt Leonard • May 15, 2019 -
In US-China tariff poker game, health supply chains stand to lose
Tariffs on medical equipment and supplies, plus duties on imported steel and aluminum, could result in millions of increased costs for the healthcare industry and U.S. patients.
By Barry Hochfelder • May 15, 2019 -
US formally begins process for tariffs on $300B
The list includes raw materials and finished goods across dozens of industries, touching nearly every U.S. business — and in turn, every consumer.
By Shefali Kapadia • May 14, 2019 -
Trade war escalates: China, US to raise tariffs
Implementing tariffs on the remaining $300 billion worth of Chinese goods would affect nearly every industry that imports anything from China, from a small component to a finished product.
By Shefali Kapadia • May 13, 2019 -
Top waste companies hurting for drivers amid immigration uncertainty
Waste Management CEO Jim Fish's comments on federal inaction turned heads at WasteExpo. Republic Services, Waste Connections and WCA Waste also offered insight into the challenges they face.
By Cole Rosengren • May 10, 2019 -
Trump says 'no rush' to reach a trade deal as 25% tariffs take effect
The president suggested businesses "go to a new source" and repeated a previous threat to add 25% tariffs to another $325 billion of Chinese imports.
By Shefali Kapadia • Updated May 10, 2019 -
Imports to reach 'unusually high levels,' anticipating 4th round of tariffs
Although no official notice or date has been set for another round of tariffs, the National Retail Federation said retailers will attempt to move up merchandise shipments.
By Matt Leonard • May 10, 2019 -
China threatens 'necessary' retaliation to tariff hike
Economists say retaliatory tariffs from China likely won't have a significant effect on the U.S. economy due to the trade imbalance, but agriculture could take a hit.
By Emma Cosgrove • May 9, 2019 -
End of tomato agreement triggers 17.5% tariff
The two sides of this debate — U.S. importers against the termination and U.S. growers in favor — are still holding their corners, but the governmental players on both sides seem somewhat confident a resolution will come eventually.
By Emma Cosgrove • May 8, 2019 -
US Trade Representative confirms 25% tariff hike for Friday
Less than a week's notice on a tariff increase leaves companies with little to no time to adjust their supply chains to mitigate the financial burden.
By Shefali Kapadia • Updated May 8, 2019 -
HOS changes to be published, open for comment next month
It's not clear what the proposed changes will look like, but they will be open for public comment until late July, according to a regulatory update from the Department of Transportation.
By Matt Leonard • May 6, 2019 -
Trump: Tariffs on $200B Chinese imports will rise to 25% Friday
The president made the announcement in a pair of tweets, indicating he is displeased with the timeline of U.S.-China trade negotiations, calling progress slow.
By Shefali Kapadia , Emma Cosgrove • Updated May 6, 2019 -
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Report: Mexico mulls tariffs on US as payback for border slowdown
Truck delays at the U.S.-Mexico border have reached up to 24 hours over the past month after roughly 750 Customs and Border Protection agents were reassigned to handle incoming migrants instead of processing incoming goods.
By Emma Cosgrove • May 2, 2019 -
Mexico passes labor law crucial to USMCA ratification
Despite this seemingly good news for President Trump's top priority this year, the USMCA may be in more trouble than ever amid opposition from labor leaders and Republican lawmakers.
By Emma Cosgrove • May 1, 2019 -
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Is progress enough? Forced labor risk persists in cotton supply chains
The government of Uzbekistan has largely rid the country' cotton production of child labor and forced labor is on the decline, but many major western companies continue to boycott.
By Matt Leonard • April 29, 2019 -
Maersk adds digital customs clearance in industry first
The move is the latest by the largest ocean carrier in its quest to become a one-stop-shop for shippers.
By Shefali Kapadia • April 29, 2019 -
Illustration by Danielle Ternes/Supply Chain Dive
Timeline: To Brexit and beyond. What's next for supply chains?
The U.K. leaves the European Union Jan. 31. It will have until the end of the year to renegotiate individual trade and regulatory agreements with member states before formally exiting the EU and setting out on its own.
By Morgan Forde , Matt Leonard • April 29, 2019 -
Harley-Davidson's supply chain shifts to mitigate tariffs may be only short-term fix
Executives are more optimistic about the retail environment in the remainder of 2019, but improving consumer trends are cold comfort in a shifting trade environment that seems to get worse for Harley at every turn.
By Emma Cosgrove • April 25, 2019 -
Steel Dynamics CEO: Quotas 'likely' to replace tariffs
A handful of quota supporters see them as a necessary evil that would stabilize the market after an initial period of shock. But the opponents of replacing tariffs with quotas seem to be more vocal so far.
By Emma Cosgrove • April 24, 2019 -
Alphabet's Wing Aviation gets FAA approval for drone delivery
The certification marks the first time a company in the United States has been given clearance to deliver commercial goods by drone.
By Matt Leonard • April 24, 2019 -
In a first, pharma distributor and execs face criminal charges for role in opioid crisis
The criminal prosecution of Rochester Drug Cooperative and its former CEO could serve as a warning to the three largest industry players: McKesson, AmerisourceBergen and Cardinal Health.
By Andrew Dunn • April 23, 2019 -
Industry groups call for removal of tariffs after China deal
Last month, White House economic advisor Larry Kudlow told reporters some tariffs may need to remain in place even after a final deal with China. Chinese negotiators and U.S. businesses disagree.
By Emma Cosgrove • April 23, 2019 -
Alcoa concerned aluminum tariffs will turn to quotas
A quota, CEO Roy Harvey argued, would reduce the available supply of aluminum and cans in the U.S. and reshuffle global supply and demand in a way that favors the suppliers already undercutting American producers.
By Emma Cosgrove • April 22, 2019 -
Trade commission's much-anticipated USMCA report finds 'moderate' economic impact
The report found U.S. GDP would increase by just 0.35%, and many industries would see little effect, positive or negative, with the trade deal in place.
By Emma Cosgrove • April 18, 2019 -
EU proposes tariffs on $20B of US imports
The possibility of tariffs sounds a warning bell for U.S. companies with global supply chains that import from or export to the EU.
By Shefali Kapadia • April 18, 2019
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