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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 Kate Magill • Sept. 19, 2024 -
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 -
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 Max Garland • Sept. 18, 2024 -
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 Kate Magill • Sept. 17, 2024 -
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 Philip Neuffer • Sept. 13, 2024 -
Biden finalizes China tariff hikes
The first increases, including for electric vehicles and batteries, are set to go into effect on Sept. 27.
By Kate Magill • 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 Max Garland • Sept. 12, 2024 -
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 Kate Magill • Sept. 11, 2024 -
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 Max Garland • Sept. 5, 2024 -
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 -
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 -
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 Kelly Stroh • Aug. 22, 2024 -
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 -
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 Max Garland • Aug. 15, 2024 -
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 Kate Magill • Aug. 1, 2024 -
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 Philip Neuffer • Updated Sept. 3, 2024 -
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 Max Garland • July 26, 2024 -
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 -
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 David Taube • July 24, 2024 -
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 Colin Campbell • July 17, 2024 -
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 -
US aims to bolster textile and apparel trade partnerships overseas
The initiatives aim to address supply chain sustainability, forced labor concerns and security issues in Central and South America.
By Siera Nezaj • July 8, 2024 -
Canadian border agents ratify labor deal
The new agreement for the more than 9,000 represented employees runs through June 2026.
By Larry Avila • July 8, 2024 -
New Jersey Senate passes bill to rightsize shipping boxes
Have you ever received a tiny item in a huge box? Some legislators want to require retailers to keep that ratio in check.
By Maria Rachal • July 3, 2024 -
OSHA proposes rule to protect workers from extreme heat
The standard would require employers to provide water and rest breaks when high heat creates a hazardous work environment.
By Zachary Phillips • July 2, 2024