Wal-Mart, Target, NRF lead retail industry coalition to fight border adjustment tax

Retailers would no longer be able to deduct the cost of merchandise they import under the Republican-proposed 20% border adjustable tax plan, which would drive up the price of goods for consumers, according to the NRF.

By Corinne Ruff • Feb. 2, 2017

Report: Apparel brands fail to account for Syrian refugees in Turkish supply chain

Brands including H&M, Varner and Lindex must take extra steps to ensure safety of Syrian refugees within their supply chain.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Andy Burt • Feb. 1, 2017

US, UK to begin post-Brexit bilateral trade negotiations

A new deal promises to ensure business continuity after the U.K. leaves the EU, a move projected for 2019.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 31, 2017

Judge rejects additional $80M penalties in latest Wal-Mart vs. owner-operator hearing

A federal judge found that Wal-Mart had acted in good faith in paying its drivers, potentially saving the company from an $80 million expense.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 27, 2017

Trump's 20% tax on Mexico is part of border adjustment tax plan, not punitive tariff

The announcement should not alarm supply chain managers as various free trade provisions continue to exist between the two longstanding allies, despite rising tensions.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 26, 2017

Senate Democrats propose $1 trillion infrastructure plan

Despite bipartisan support for improving the nation's aging infrastructure, the two parties have been unable to agree on funding sources.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 26, 2017

Trump orders a slash of regulatory burdens on manufacturers, faster infrastructure reviews

The President set a 30-day review timeline for designating infrastructure projects as "high priority," and a 120-day timeline to determine how to roll back regulations on manufacturers.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 25, 2017

UPDATE: Transportation secretary nominee Elaine Chao clears Senate committee

Elaine Chao is expected to secure the necessary approval from the Senate to lead the Department of Transportation and its $75 billion budget.

By Emily Peiffer , Kim Slowey • Jan. 24, 2017

Report: Only 22% of companies work with suppliers to reduce emissions

But the 89 companies that did managed to cut 434 metric tons of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions last year, more than France's total carbon footprint in 2014.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 24, 2017

Trump to sign executive orders signaling TPP withdrawal, NAFTA renegotiation

The long-awaited moves signal Trump's eagerness to renegotiate trade deals, a move both Mexico and Canada appear to favor.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 23, 2017

Survey: What is your outlook on the supply chain under President Donald Trump?

How will the supply chain react to the new administration? Share your thoughts with Supply Chain Dive. 

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 20, 2017

Supply chain audits lack impact needed to improve human rights violations

Audits are aiding corporations, but having little effect on those who need help.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 18, 2017

Trump to WSJ: Border adjustment tax is too complex

The President-elect broke ranks with his party's border adjustment tax proposal, stating he prefers a simpler 35% tax on offshored imports.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 18, 2017

DOT doubles down on intermodal automation with new committee

The new committee — which includes execs from General Motors, FedEx, the ATA and Amazon alike — is tasked with identifying the best path forward for automated transport.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 13, 2017

Big Pharma may be Trump's next target for the automotive treatment

The issue of bringing Big Pharma back to the U.S. is unusually complicated, but with President-elect Trump there is always room for surprise.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 13, 2017

UPS to train drivers to spot and report human trafficking

UPS' partner in this program, Truckers Against Trafficking, notes a previous partnership with Polaris helped identify 471 likely cases of human trafficking with 1,033 trafficking victims, 285 of which were minors.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 13, 2017

Judge rules Swift misclassified owner-operators as independent contractors

The present case against Swift extends the legal battle over misclassifications to trucking companies, which have long employed workers on a contract basis.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 13, 2017

Ralph Lauren joins sustainability movement to prevent deforestation

Companies continue to add themselves to the sustainable sourcing movement to the benefit of both enhanced visibility as well as the reduction of human rights abuses.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 12, 2017

US tariff reform risks unintended consequences for global economy; just ask Madison Paper

Tariffs don't always mean a reprieve for an industry already struggling.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Andy Burt • Jan. 11, 2017

Panjiva: 7 industries at highest risk of trade shifts

Trade-reliant supply chains should expect changes under the next administration, but resilience will depend both on the company and the severity of the new policies. 

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 11, 2017

Human trafficking and the modern supply chain: Why brands must do good to do well

Ethical supply chains are both an opportunity and a responsibility for today’s businesses and brands.

By Padmini Ranganathan • Jan. 11, 2017

Corona beer distributor plans import-export balance to offset proposed border tax

Constellation Brands is considering shifting its purchases of natural gas and packaging resources back to the U.S. in order to diminish taxes on its Mexican beer imports​.

By , Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 10, 2017

Steel advocate, former Reagan official Robert Lighthizer will lead Trump's USTR

Three long-time trade critics will lead the nation's top trade posts, threatening a complete reversal of the country's long embrace of free trade.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 5, 2017

Tesla touts renewable energy to protect planet, but may be linked to human rights violations

No business, even one that is run by a visionary such as Elon Musk, can guarantee full compliance without an aggressive, multi-pronged approach.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Jan. 5, 2017

KnowTheChain releases first-ever benchmarks on forced labor within footwear makers

The new benchmark ranking highlights the best and worst in how apparel companies are addressing labor violations.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Andy Burt • Jan. 4, 2017