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US pauses auto tariffs by one month
The exemption covers cars imported through the USMCA and comes after President Donald Trump spoke with the Big Three automakers.
By Philip Neuffer • March 5, 2025 -
Cisco plans further supply chain adjustments to offset tariffs
The telecommunications company has already cut exposure to China by 80%, CFO Richard Scott Herren said.
By Haley Cawthon • March 5, 2025 -
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Target expects tariffs to pressure profits in Q1
The retailer saw sales slide in the fourth quarter as it faced out-of-stocks and other challenges with in-store experiences.
By Nate Delesline III • March 5, 2025 -
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Trump’s trade war heats up as countries retaliate against tariffs
Mexico, Canada and China all announced they would counter the president's orders after additional duties went into effect this week.
By Philip Neuffer , Edwin Lopez , Max Garland • March 4, 2025 -
TSMC to invest $100B in US manufacturing
The chipmaker plans to build two additional semiconductor facilities in Arizona, creating thousands of jobs. The company is in the midst of constructing three chip factories in the state.
By Kate Magill • March 4, 2025 -
Manufacturing is on the rebound, but tariffs threaten growth: PMI
Production and demand rose last month as customers rushed to put in new orders ahead of the Trump administration's levies. The bump, however, could prove short-lived as prices spike amid tariff-induced inflation.
By Kate Magill • March 4, 2025 -
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CBP prepares to enforce Canada, Mexico tariffs
The agency revealed its planned changes to the harmonized tariff schedule in a federal register notice hours before the March 4 start date.
By Edwin Lopez • March 3, 2025 -
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Trump hikes tariffs on China by 10%
The president also maintained that the pause on duties for Canada and Mexico will come to an end Tuesday.
By Philip Neuffer • Updated March 3, 2025 -
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Trump delays de minimis’ end for Canada, Mexico products
The exemption will remain even with new tariffs set to take effect Tuesday as the White House pursues better methods to collect duties from low-cost goods.
By Max Garland • March 3, 2025 -
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Trump orders review of wood supply chain
Over the next year, various U.S. departments will assess whether tariffs, quotas or updated permitting processes could help limit the country’s reliance on foreign timber and lumber.
By Edwin Lopez • March 2, 2025 -
CFOs sharpen focus on supply chain strategies amid tariff threat: BDO
Despite the potential costs from import duties, “CFOs remain optimistic about growth overall,” a BDO executive said.
By Jim Tyson • Feb. 28, 2025 -
Mars pledges $27M to slash dairy emissions
The confectionery giant is partnering with New Zealand-based dairy co-operative Fonterra to fund more sustainable farming practices.
By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 27, 2025 -
Yeti will move 80% of production out of China this year
The drinkware company shifted some of its manufacturing away from the country last year.
By Haley Cawthon • Feb. 27, 2025 -
Volvo weighs increasing US production, domestic sourcing to offset tariffs
CEO Jim Rowan said the automaker can quickly ramp up capacity at its South Carolina plant.
By Larry Avila • Feb. 27, 2025 -
Jamieson Greer confirmed as USTR
Greer takes on the post as the administration readies new tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China.
By Kate Magill • Feb. 27, 2025 -
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Canada and Mexico tariffs will take effect March 4, Trump confirms
The president will also impose an additional 10% import tax on China next week and hinted at plans to soon levy 25% duties on the European Union.
By Philip Neuffer • Feb. 27, 2025 -
Looming de minimis restrictions put importers at a crossroads
Companies have options to limit the impact of the Trump administration’s moves against the exemption, but a fast-changing environment is challenging their decision making, experts said.
By Max Garland • Feb. 26, 2025 -
More ‘shrinkflation’? How Trump tariffs could reverberate through the food industry
Food and beverage companies sensitive to inflation-wary consumers are unlikely to immediately raise prices, experts say, but could respond by changing ingredients, packaging and portion sizes.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 25, 2025 -
Nestlé largely ‘immune’ to tariff impact, CEO says
While the Nespresso maker is closely watching global trade and tariffs, it benefits from having regional production facilities.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 24, 2025 -
Honda exec says US tariffs could cause over a 20B yen impact
The automaker is considering shifting some vehicle production from Mexico and Canada into the U.S. to avoid costly import duties.
By Eric Walz • Updated March 3, 2025 -
GlobalFoundries, Analog Devices push diversification as they prepare for tariffs
Chipmakers are under renewed supply chain pressure following the Trump administration's plan for a 25% levy on semiconductors.
By Kate Magill • Feb. 21, 2025 -
GM confident it can mitigate tariffs
CFO Paul Jacobson believes the automaker’s experience dealing with past crises, including the global pandemic, will help it find solutions.
By Larry Avila • Feb. 20, 2025 -
Tariffs could alter packaging mix, Coca-Cola says
The beverage giant may shift some product sold in aluminum cans to PET bottles if input costs rise in light of new tariffs, said CEO James Quincey.
By Maria Rachal • Feb. 19, 2025 -
Trump says auto, pharmaceutical and chip tariffs are coming
The president suggested a 25% duty on those imports, and on Friday said auto tariffs could come as early as April 2.
By Kelly Stroh • Updated Feb. 19, 2025 -
Mattel leverages diversified supply chain amid new China tariffs
China will represent less than 40% of the toymaker’s global production in 2025 — down from 50% last year.
By Haley Cawthon • Feb. 18, 2025