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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Board again delays decision on Port of LA automation project
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti asked for more time on the "complex set of negotiations," in which APM Terminals wants to automate and make the port more competitive, while union workers fear job cuts.
By Matt Leonard • April 17, 2019 -
EU green lights US trade talks amid tariff threats
The negotiations come at a time of heightened tension between the two trade blocs as they threaten tariffs on billions of dollars worth of products.
By Shefali Kapadia • April 15, 2019 -
Agreement on 'enforcement offices' could signal US-China trade war winding down
Recent statements from Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin were much more comforting to businesses operating in China than those simply purchasing from China.
By Emma Cosgrove • April 12, 2019 -
Auto imports from Asia, Europe could fall 11% under proposed U.S. tariffs
U.S. auto tariffs could result in higher prices for consumers and less volume for ports, according to analysis by Drewry.
By Matt Leonard • April 11, 2019 -
EU extends Brexit deadline to Oct. 31
The General Secretariat of the European Council noted that negotiations will not be reopened.
By Emma Cosgrove • April 11, 2019 -
Janet Yellen sizes up the US impact of a hard Brexit
In addition to Brexit concerns, the former Federal Reserve Chair continues to be "very concerned" about the U.S. trade war with China, she said at the Institute for Supply Management conference in Houston.
By Matt Leonard • April 9, 2019 -
USMCA no closer to ratification as opposition digs in
How a trade deal that should not have ruffled many feathers, by virtue of being quite similar to the deal it is replacing, has ended up ruffling plenty.
By Emma Cosgrove • April 9, 2019