De minimis’ end: How shippers are adapting for peak season and beyond

Experts foresee hurdles in both pricing and logistics for importers that have relied on the duty exemption for sub-$800 goods.

By Max Garland • Aug. 19, 2025

Tariff strategies, economic clouds: What to know for the rest of 2025

Industry experts discussed commodity markets and logistics changes at Supply Chain Dive’s annual outlook event.

By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 19, 2025

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Here’s how companies are navigating rising costs, network changes and logistics disruptions across global supply chain networks.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

GE Appliances to invest $3B in US manufacturing

The funds will help the front-load washer manufacturer continue to reshore production from Mexico and China. The company’s first phase of its plans will focus on plants located in Kentucky, Georgia, South Carolina and Alabama.

By Sara Samora • Aug. 14, 2025

Cargo frontloading peaks in July as inventory holding costs surge

The Port of Los Angeles saw record volumes last month, but the influx is putting added pressure on the middle mile, with costs soon expected to flow downstream.

By Philip Neuffer • Updated Aug. 14, 2025

GM inks domestic rare earth magnet supply deal with Noveon Magnetics

The Texas-based company is supplying neodymium magnets, which are the most powerful commercially available and used in a wide range of automotive applications.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 13, 2025

Hydro Flask, Osprey owner doubles down on Southeast Asia sourcing

Parent company Helen of Troy expects that at least 40% of its goods will be dual sourced by the end of FY2026.

By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 12, 2025

US to maintain lower tariff rates on China imports for 90 more days

China also extended its suspension of additional retaliatory duties against U.S. goods, maintaining current rates until November.

By Max Garland • Updated Aug. 12, 2025

Lucid-led coalition seeks to boost critical minerals sourcing

The partnership between the automaker, producers and refiners is meant to accelerate and stabilize electric vehicle supply chains.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 11, 2025

Maersk opts for cost avoidance to sidestep China-linked vessel fees

The shipping giant also doesn’t plan to charge customers related surcharges as a way to cover the additional costs, said executive Anders Sonesson.

By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 8, 2025

​​​​​Trump’s latest tariffs part of ‘new normal’ for retailers, manufacturers

With country-specific tariffs taking hold for imports from numerous trading partners, many companies are considering price hikes and sourcing strategies that prioritize adaptability.

By Philip Neuffer • Aug. 7, 2025

US to levy another 25% tariff on India imports

The additional duty, taking effect in 21 days, will stack on top of a 25% country-specific reciprocal tariff set to arrive Thursday.

By Max Garland • Aug. 6, 2025

Tariffs, climate change brew interest in coffee alternatives

Escalating costs could position bean-free substitutes made from broken rice or other ingredients as cheaper, more sustainable options.

By Leah Borts-Kuperman • Aug. 6, 2025

Mapping Trump’s tariffs by trade balance and geography

Duties on over 90 countries’ imports are slated to rise above a previous 10% baseline tariff implemented by the U.S. Here are three graphics illustrating the changes.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 5, 2025

WD-40 shifts supply chain to dodge tariffs

The household product company’s strategic changes include alternative sourcing of raw materials and bringing manufacturing closer to customers.

By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 4, 2025

Shippers are being more decisive despite uncertainty: Ryder

The Trump administration’s sweeping new tax law has provided clarity for some supply chain customers, CEO Robert Sanchez told investors.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 4, 2025

US, South Korea strike tariff deal, Trump says

Under the proposed agreement, imports from South Korea would be subject to a 15% tariff while U.S.-originating goods would be exempt from duties.

By Kelly Stroh • July 30, 2025

Supply chain management programs are undergoing a digital makeover

University courses in data analytics and AI are preparing future supply chain professionals for an evolving industry.

By Craig Guillot • July 29, 2025

What plastic, paper and metal commodity experts are watching with tariffs

Higher duties may challenge commodity markets but also offer manufacturing opportunities for both recycled and virgin materials, according to industry trade groups.

By Megan Quinn • July 28, 2025

GM CFO looks to strategic pricing, costs to blunt $1.1B tariff impact

Trade deals with South Korea, Mexico and Canada will be important for the automaker’s future, the executive said Tuesday.  

By Grace Noto • July 25, 2025

‘Losing steam’: Economy stalls amid trade uncertainty

As tariff impacts hit, production output, hiring and inventory levels are flatlining, per Victoria Bloom, chief economist at the National Association of Manufacturers.

By Sara Samora • July 25, 2025

Why Yedi Houseware isn’t shifting sourcing amid tariffs

The SMB is raising some prices and rethinking its inventory mix instead of shifting production from China, where many of its products are made.

By Kelly Stroh • July 24, 2025

Tariffs keep contractors guessing on material costs

Construction prices jumped 6% through May on an annualized basis, but the full impact of tariffs has yet to be felt.

By Sebastian Obando • July 23, 2025

Levi’s boosts inventory to navigate tariff, shipping disruptions

The apparel maker also expects ongoing transformation initiatives, including a consolidation of its distribution center network, to further insulate it from long-term impacts.

By Philip Neuffer • July 22, 2025

Cargo theft moves into focus as Congress mulls how to fight organized retail crime

“This threat has evolved to our supply chains, exposing significant vulnerabilities,” Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, said during a Senate Judiciary Committee meeting last week. 

By Daphne Howland • July 22, 2025

Nearshoring, labor among key manufacturing trends to watch

2025 has brought many changes due to tariffs and other shifts, but leaders should maintain a long-term view, experts said.

By Michelle No • July 21, 2025