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

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 Alejandra Carranza • March 31, 2026

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

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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 Phil Neuffer • March 30, 2026

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 Alejandra Carranza • March 30, 2026

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

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 Phil Neuffer • March 27, 2026

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 Antone Gonsalves • March 26, 2026

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 David Taube • March 24, 2026

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

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 Sara Samora • March 20, 2026

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

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 Antone Gonsalves • March 13, 2026

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

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 Phil Neuffer • March 13, 2026

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 Kelly Stroh • March 11, 2026

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 Antone Gonsalves • March 9, 2026

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

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

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 David Taube • March 4, 2026

Iran conflict snarls 10% of world’s container fleet: ONE CEO

Carriers will begin to reshuffle cargo and prioritize empty vessels, which will impact freight rates, Ocean Network Express executive Jeremy Nixon said at TPM26 by S&P Global.

By Kelly Stroh • March 3, 2026

Prices surge to highest level since 2022 as Middle East conflict escalates: PMI

U.S. manufacturing activity expanded for the second month in a row, driven by new orders and backlog growth, as tariffs and rising oil prices inject uncertainty.

By Nathan Owens • March 2, 2026

Iran conflict disrupts ocean, air cargo networks

Carriers enacted temporary suspensions and surcharges following strikes from the U.S. and Israel on the country, which could introduce supply chain volatility.

By Max Garland • March 2, 2026

Why now is the smartest time to change

Uncertainty doesn’t pause progress. It shows where you need change the most.

By Ryan Upshaw • March 2, 2026

Why sourcing shifts are easier said than done when battling tariffs

Brooklinen COO Rachel Levy outlined supply chain complexities that emerge from using U.S.-grown cotton during a Manifest 2026 panel.

By Max Garland • Feb. 27, 2026

Manufacturers look for certainty following Supreme Court’s tariff decision

Industry organizations stressed the need for a more targeted approach to tariffs as the president leverages other authorities to conduct his trade agenda.

By Nathan Owens • Feb. 24, 2026