Risk and Resilience

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    Lamb Weston warns of supply chain pressures amid Iran war

    The french fry maker anticipates a rise in commodity volatility, including for packaging and fuel, if the conflict persists.

    By • April 9, 2026
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    Tariff refund process still unclear for many companies

    While some have filed lawsuits and administrative claims, others are waiting for more certainty, experts said.

    By Jeffrey Kinney • April 9, 2026
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    Top 5 stories from Supply Chain Dive

    Here’s how companies are navigating evolving global trade and tariff policies, rising costs and operational uncertainty across supply chain networks.

    By Supply Chain Dive staff
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    How food manufacturers are rethinking product assortments

    Brands are opting for fewer SKUs and being selective about restocking practices, experts said at the Food Manufacturing Summit.

    By • April 9, 2026
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    Trump calls for 50% tariff on goods from nations arming Iran

    The president said the duty is effective immediately, although it's unclear how it would be implemented after the Supreme Court clipped Trump's power to issue broad levies.

    By • April 8, 2026
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    Pandora’s Canada distribution center to help bypass US tariffs

    Previously, online orders destined for Canada had to pass through U.S. customs.

    By • April 6, 2026
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    Williams-Sonoma isn’t planning for tariff refunds anytime soon

    The home goods retailer isn’t baking any potential returns for eliminated tariffs into its 2026 financial expectations, executives said on a recent earnings call.

    By • April 2, 2026
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    Manufacturing sector expands for third consecutive month, but war, tariffs cause worry: PMI

    Price increases in 17 of the 18 economic sectors tracked are a particular concern and are impacting business operations, according to survey respondents.

    By Jeffrey Kinney • April 1, 2026
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    Gap feels confident about inventory levels, tariff mitigation

    The retailer remains focused on what it calls “stringent” and "disciplined" inventory practices, per a March 5 earnings call

    By • March 31, 2026
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    Tariff refunds: Court expands scope to include finally liquidated entries

    The Court of International Trade amended a previous order related to now defunct Trump administration tariffs to include all entries subject to the levies.

    By • March 30, 2026
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    Matson responds to growing cargo theft in intermodal shipments

    Shippers now have two additional security levels when moving their international cargo from Los Angeles to BNSF network destinations.

    By • March 30, 2026
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    Manufacturers brace for price increases from Strait of Hormuz closure

    Crude oil prices have surged 47% this month and polypropylene jumped 24%, affecting transportation and plastics costs.

    By Nathan Owens • March 27, 2026
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    China opens probes into US trading practices

    The investigations reviewing potential disruptions to global supply chains and the trade of green products come as leaders of the two countries prepare to meet in May. 

    By • March 27, 2026
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    US, Japan deepen ties on critical mineral supply chains

    The two countries unveiled an action plan to build a plurilateral pact on critical minerals, setting shared rules, price floors and stockpiling goals with other willing partners.

    By • March 26, 2026
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    Diesel prices surge even higher due to Iran war, surpassing $5.38

    Per-gallon costs surpassed $5 for the U.S. across all major regions this week, putting additional pressure on carriers and shippers.   

    By • March 24, 2026
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    Iran war could lead to unprecedented oil supply shocks

    The disruption could be five times larger than the impacts of previous conflicts that slowed the flow of oil from the Middle East, according to the Dallas Fed.

    By Jim Tyson • March 24, 2026
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    Toyota suppliers seek relief from USMCA review

    The automaker’s executives said they want federal officials to keep the agreement trilateral, as the company has 14 manufacturing plants and supply chain operations across North America.

    By • March 20, 2026
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    Firms plan to boost supply-chain agility as tariff turmoil persists

    Forty-one percent of companies in a KPMG survey are deploying AI to mitigate trade disruption.

    By Alexei Alexis • March 16, 2026
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    US opens forced-labor probe into 60 trading partners

    The Section 301 investigation targets some of the U.S.’ top economic partners, including Canada, the European Union and Mexico.

    By • March 13, 2026
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    Ongoing tariffs, Iran war weigh on aluminum prices

    Metal packaging input costs remain under pressure in 2026 as duties on aluminum and tinplate steel hold firm.

    By Maria Rachal • March 13, 2026
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    CBP is working on 4-step tariff refund process

    The agency detailed progress it’s made developing a dedicated system to process refunds for International Emergency Economic Powers Act tariffs in a court filing.

    By • March 13, 2026
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    How the Iran conflict is impacting global ocean shipping flows

    Red Sea market recovery has been pushed back while congestion could lead to surcharges, Vespucci Maritime CEO Lars Jensen said at TPM26 by S&P Global.

    By • March 11, 2026
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    As Trump tariff refund process takes shape, importers remain uncertain

    Shippers face legal risks, unclear timelines and system gaps as they navigate a potentially complex rollout of tariff refund procedures

    By • March 9, 2026
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    Can reshoring and onshoring deliver manufacturing sustainability benefits?

    Manufacturers may be weighing tariff costs, but they’re also assessing whether domestic production investments can help achieve supply chain resilience, procurement and labor goals.

    By Keesa Schreane • March 6, 2026
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    Food, beverage companies lagging on addressing forced labor risks: report

    Top businesses in the sector rarely apply the transparency and tools that prevent forced labor in their supply chains, a new report finds.

    By Lauren Schenkman • March 5, 2026
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    Diesel prices continue upward trend as Iran conflict prompts more constraints

    Prices had already been rising for most of the year, but crude oil and shipping routes are facing immediate pressure from turmoil in the region.

    By • March 4, 2026