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

US, UK reach deal on tariffs, market access

The deal includes a reduced tariff for some U.K. automobiles and is the first the Trump administration has secured after unveiling its reciprocal tariff plan in April.

By Philip Neuffer • May 8, 2025

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Trump orders FDA to help speed building of new drug factories

Pharma companies are looking to avoid potential tariffs by boosting U.S. manufacturing capacity, but such efforts take time.

By Jonathan Gardner • May 7, 2025

Tariffs stall P&G supply chain strategy

Procter & Gamble will take a wait-and-see approach to Trump administration tariffs before making changes to the company’s supply chains.

By Antone Gonsalves • May 6, 2025

Rivian investing $120M in Illinois to strengthen domestic supply chain

The company’s planned supplier park is meant to create an electric vehicle manufacturing ecosystem, officials said.

By Larry Avila • May 6, 2025

Hershey seeks tariff exemption for cocoa from White House

The Kisses maker said duties on the commodity, which cannot be grown in the U.S., is expected to result in millions of dollars in extra costs.

By Christopher Doering • May 6, 2025

Temu pursues ‘local fulfillment’ to dodge tariffs

The fast-fashion giant also said it will walk back previously announced plans to increase prices. 

By Laurel Deppen • May 5, 2025

Colgate-Palmolive faces $200M in tariff costs

The consumer product manufacturer said it expects to pay more for raw materials and finished goods it sources from abroad despite its recent supply chain shifts.

By Antone Gonsalves • May 5, 2025

Kimberly-Clark to invest over $2B in US operations

The Huggies diaper maker will use the funds to build an Ohio factory and a South Carolina distribution center, as well as install automation upgrades across its supply chain.

By Sara Samora • May 2, 2025

Hershey opens chocolate plant as part of $1B supply chain upgrade

The facility, which took nearly three years to complete, will process the ingredient for brands such as Reese’s and Kit Kat.

By Christopher Doering • May 2, 2025

Shein, Temu announce price increases due to tariff impact

The fast fashion companies didn’t specify the extent of the cost increases, but posted identical notices on their websites.

By Laurel Deppen • May 2, 2025

Facing tariffs, Hasbro shifting some SKU origins away from China

The toy and game company aims to source less than 40% of its volume from the country by 2026.

By Max Garland • May 1, 2025

‘We’re headed in the wrong direction’: Tariffs drive up prices, hurt output: PMI

Manufacturers pulled back on production last month as the Trump administration's volatile trade policy caused consumer confusion and a drop in demand, per the Institute for Supply Management.

By Kate Magill • May 1, 2025

3M expects up to $850M tariff hit

The company is leaning on its 90 days of inventory to soften the blow, hoping to cut the impact cost in half.

By Sara Samora • May 1, 2025

Tracking tariffs: The latest frontier in AI

Several technology vendors are rolling out new tools to help retailers and manufacturers track the impact of tariffs on their supply costs and improve decision-making. 

By Nathan Owens • April 30, 2025

Trump softens tariffs on auto parts for US-assembled cars

The president will allow automakers to offset some costs while clarifying that potentially overlapping tariffs on Canada, Mexico, steel and aluminum will not stack.

By Philip Neuffer • April 29, 2025

Tariffs could spike costs for domestic automakers by $108B

A new report estimates that higher import duties on automotive parts will impact nearly all of the 17.7 million vehicles built in the U.S. annually.

By Kalena Thomhave • April 29, 2025

How COVID-19 changed US manufacturing: 5 years later

After the chaos of the pandemic, manufacturers learned to lean into supplier relationships and supply chain resiliency to avoid future disruptions.

By Nathan Owens • April 28, 2025

Duties coming on aluminum containers from China following US trade ruling

The U.S. Department of Commerce will issue antidumping and countervailing duty orders for these imports.

By Katie Pyzyk • April 28, 2025

US opens Section 232 probe into truck imports

The Trump administration’s latest such investigation could set the foundation for new sector-specific tariffs.

By Philip Neuffer • April 25, 2025

Walmart, Target, Home Depot tout productive tariffs meeting with Trump

New import duties are poised to raise prices in time for peak shopping periods, starting with the back-to-school season and Halloween.

By Daphne Howland • April 25, 2025

What does the US import from China?

Over $400 billion worth of goods were imported from China in 2024, with electronics, toys, furniture and machinery topping the list.

By Edwin Lopez • April 25, 2025

Roche, answering tariff threat, pledges $50B to US drug production

The pharmaceutical company joined several of its peers in committing to invest billions of dollars in new and expanded manufacturing facilities in the U.S.

By Jonathan Gardner • April 25, 2025

Commerce finalizes tariff rates on solar imports from Southeast Asia

The 3,403.96% rate set on four exporters in Cambodia is “among the highest rates I’ve ever seen,” said American Alliance for Solar Manufacturing Trade Committee attorney Tim Brightbill.

By Diana DiGangi • April 24, 2025

4 strategies procurement leaders should embrace in 2025

Companies are expanding their supplier bases and their tech stacks to maintain the efficient and cost-effective flow of goods. 

By Shefali Kapadia • April 24, 2025