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

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

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

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

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

Trump orders reciprocal tariffs on all countries

“In other words, they charge us a tax or tariff, and we charge them the exact same tax,” the president said Thursday.

By Philip Neuffer • Updated Feb. 13, 2025

Steel tariffs could drive up domestic prices and capacity, but unlikely to create jobs

Manufacturers should be prepared to shift suppliers or pass on higher prices to consumers, according to one industry expert.

By Kate Magill • Feb. 13, 2025

Metal packaging producers raise red flags over new tariffs

Domestic aluminum manufacturing capacity is not enough to meet growing demand, according to the Aluminum Association.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 12, 2025

Tariffs on steel, aluminum likely mean higher costs for auto industry

A 25% import duty could increase the price of a typical vehicle by $1,500, an expert said.

By Larry Avila • Feb. 12, 2025

Mondelēz, Hershey pressured by a prolonged spike in cocoa prices

The Oreo maker warned of “unprecedented” inflation for the commodity that may reduce its earnings, while the Kisses giant cautioned of a disconnect between fundamentals and market price.

By Christopher Doering • Feb. 11, 2025