5 tips for tariff mitigation

Tariff engineering, exercising “reasonable care” and checking invoices for erroneous duty charges are some tactics companies can use to blunt the impact of import duties. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • June 13, 2025

HP responds quickly to tariff shock

The computer and printer maker expects to bypass China for nearly all U.S. imports by the end of June.

By Antone Gonsalves • June 12, 2025

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Risk Management

Risk takes many forms in the supply chain: severe weather, geopolitical uncertainty and labor tensions. Explore the tactics supply chain managers use to prepare for disruptions.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

C-store execs aren’t too concerned about tariffs. Experts think they should be.

Convenience leaders don’t expect tariffs to hurt their operations, but industry analysts believe the levies could result in higher operating costs and fewer store visits.

By Brett Dworski • June 11, 2025

DHL Express Canada strike begins, union warns of delivery risks

The carrier can sustain its operations despite the labor action from over 2,100 employees, which followed a DHL lockout, a spokesperson said.

By Max Garland • June 9, 2025

J&J may take a softer tariff hit after US-China pause, CFO says

Joseph Wolk said the company’s tariff estimate is a “moving target” as U.S. trade talks and Section 232 investigations continue.

By Susan Kelly • June 9, 2025

Lucid signs US graphite supply deal for EV batteries

The agreement with Graphite One builds on a 2024 pact between the two companies and is expected to begin providing EV battery materials to the carmaker in 2028.

By Antone Gonsalves • Updated June 6, 2025

Tariffs squeeze off-price retailers more than expected

The major players likely have greater exposure to import levies than previously thought, though their value proposition remains an advantage.

By Daphne Howland • June 5, 2025

DHL Express Canada workers could strike as soon as Sunday

The carrier said contingency plans are in place in case of a labor action by more than 2,000 Unifor-represented employees, including drivers and warehouse workers.

By Max Garland • June 4, 2025

Ralph Lauren tackles tariffs with agile supply chain

The fashion brand can shuffle manufacturing across a network that spans five continents to mitigate the impact of tariffs on costs, said CFO Justin Picicci.

By Antone Gonsalves • June 4, 2025

Canada Post turmoil: Shippers shift volume to UPS, FedEx and others

As an overtime ban persists, shippers are using multiple private carriers to pick up the slack, in spite of added fees and coverage limitations.

By Max Garland • June 2, 2025

Costco holds prices on some tariff-impacted items, CFO says

The warehouse club retailer has sought to eliminate the effect of higher duties on prices of certain “staple” goods like bananas, CFO Gary Millerchip said.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • May 30, 2025

Canada Post makes ‘final offers’ to union as parcel volume plummets

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers voiced its displeasure with the contract proposals while holding firm on its employee overtime ban.

By Max Garland • May 29, 2025

US court blocks Trump’s sweeping tariffs

The Court of International Trade said the president overstepped his authority, halting various duties. After an appeal, the ruling has been paused.

By Edwin Lopez • Updated May 29, 2025

Porch piracy: What’s holding back industry prevention efforts?

Limited data sharing and fears of inconveniencing customers make addressing the problem more difficult, per the USPS’ Office of Inspector General.

By Max Garland • May 28, 2025

Boot Barn targets 5% China sourcing share for exclusive brands

The footwear retailer is shifting production to countries with lower tariffs, such as Cambodia, India and Vietnam, to reduce costs and supply chain risks.

By Kelly Stroh • May 28, 2025

Canada Post overtime ban: How we got here

Parcel volumes have plummeted due to the labor action as the carrier and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers negotiate new contracts.

By Max Garland • May 27, 2025

Canada Post union initiates overtime ban as shippers brace for disruption

The action falls short of a nationwide work stoppage even as the carrier and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers failed to reach a deal by a Friday deadline.

By Max Garland , Philip Neuffer • May 23, 2025

Under Armour takes multipronged approach to tariff strategy

The activewear brand's efforts to diversify sourcing is helping it minimize country-specific tariff exposure, CFO Dave Bergman said.

By Kelly Stroh • May 22, 2025

How lower China tariffs will affect direct-to-consumer imports

Temporarily reduced duties likely won't be enough to stop ongoing shifts among de minimis-reliant supply chains, experts said.

By Max Garland • May 21, 2025

Canada Post union issues Friday strike notices

The carrier expects either a nationwide labor disruption or rotating strike activity once current agreements expire.

By Max Garland • May 20, 2025

Utz’s supply chain overhaul helps nullify tariff impact

The food manufacturer said it's largely insulated from the levies given its domestic production.

By Kate Magill • May 19, 2025

Walmart CEO: ‘Higher tariffs will result in higher prices’

The big-box retailer vows to keep those prices as low as possible and is leaning into relationships with vendors to respond to a fluctuating market.

By Kaarin Moore • May 16, 2025

Honda postpones $11B EV production investment in Canada

The automaker is delaying the plan by at least two years while seeking increased production in the U.S. for multiple models to avoid tariffs.

By Eric Walz • May 14, 2025

Rocky Brands’ sourcing shift buoyed by inventory buffer

The footwear manufacturer is also opting to pause or delay shipments in a bid to mitigate the impact of tariffs.

By Kelly Stroh • May 8, 2025

Tariff talks with shippers reflect a ‘muddied’ outlook, Werner says

The carrier reported lower utilization from “stop and go” activity as customers remained concerned around new duties.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 8, 2025