tariffs

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IKEA's decision to expand local manufacturing in the U.S. in response to rising tariffs and logistics costs, aimed at improving delivery speed, reducing supply chain risks, and integrating with U.S. logistics infrastructure
Supply Chain

IKEA Ramps Up U.S. Manufacturing in Response to Tariffs

IKEA Ramps Up U.S. Manufacturing in Response to Tariffs
Detailed news summary on the agreement signed between the US and UK maintaining drug tariffs at zero, covering NHS commitments to increase drug spending, Trump administration pressures, and commercial implications for both nations
Supply Chain

UK and US Reach New Agreement to Keep Drug Tariffs at Zero

UK and US Reach New Agreement to Keep Drug Tariffs at Zero
U.S. trucking demand declined approximately 33% between April and October 2025, showing severe slowdown despite the pre-holiday peak season. Tariff pressures, excess capacity, and elevated inventory levels are weakening the sector's outlook.
Logistics

U.S. Trucking Freight Demand Plummets During Peak Season

U.S. Trucking Freight Demand Plummets During Peak Season
In this episode of the SupplyChainBrain Podcast, Matt Dollard of RSM discusses why the reshoring of manufacturing to the U.S. cannot be achieved through tariffs alone and what critical factors are necessary for reindustrialization.
Supply Chain

What Will It Really Take to Bring Manufacturing Back to the U.S.?

What Will It Really Take to Bring Manufacturing Back to the U.S.?
According to a Maersk survey of 900+ European companies, 80% of supply chain leaders believe global disruptions will persist through 2027, with tariffs, geopolitical tensions, and trade policies continuing to impact operations.
Supply Chain

Maersk Survey: Most Supply Chain Leaders Expect Disruptions to Continue Through 2027

Maersk Survey: Most Supply Chain Leaders Expect Disruptions to Continue Through 2027
O'Reilly Automotive is strengthening supplier risk management to mitigate the impact of tariffs through financial soundness, product quality, shipping performance, and supply diversification. China dependency has fallen to the mid-20s percent range.
Procurement

O'Reilly Automotive Places Supplier Health at Center of Tariff Strategy

O'Reilly Automotive Places Supplier Health at Center of Tariff Strategy
The U.S. and China reached a comprehensive agreement at a leaders' meeting in Busan in which tariffs were reduced, reciprocal sanctions were suspended, rare earth export controls were halted, and a one-year trade truce was launched.
Supply Chain

U.S.–China Trade Truce: Tariffs Falling, Reciprocal Measures Suspended

U.S.–China Trade Truce: Tariffs Falling, Reciprocal Measures Suspended
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese State President Xi Jinping reached a trade war ceasefire agreement at talks held in Busan, South Korea. The agreement includes tariff reductions, suspension of mutual investigations, and a halt to rare earth export controls.
Supply Chain

U.S. and China Agree to Cut Tariffs and Suspend Investigations Under Trade Truce

U.S. and China Agree to Cut Tariffs and Suspend Investigations Under Trade Truce
During talks held at the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, US and Chinese delegations reached a framework agreement on rare earth element exports and customs tariffs. The agreement is expected to be approved at a meeting between Trump and Xi in South Korea.
Supply Chain

US and China Agree on Temporary Ceasefire Over Rare Earths and Tariffs

US and China Agree on Temporary Ceasefire Over Rare Earths and Tariffs
US Investigates China's Compliance with 2020 Trade Agreement
Supply Chain

US Investigates China's Compliance with 2020 Trade Agreement

US Investigates China's Compliance with 2020 Trade Agreement
Tariffs and the Reshoring Wave: Navigating Uncertainty
Supply Chain

Tariffs and the Reshoring Wave: Navigating Uncertainty

Tariffs and the Reshoring Wave: Navigating Uncertainty
Turning Tariffs into Opportunity for Mid-Market Companies
Procurement

Turning Tariffs into Opportunity for Mid-Market Companies

Turning Tariffs into Opportunity for Mid-Market Companies
Artificial Intelligence, Tariffs and the 'Great Escape' Strategy
Technology

Artificial Intelligence, Tariffs and the 'Great Escape' Strategy

Artificial Intelligence, Tariffs and the 'Great Escape' Strategy
Retailers Accelerate Imports Ahead of Tariffs
Logistics

Retailers Accelerate Imports Ahead of Tariffs

Retailers Accelerate Imports Ahead of Tariffs
Storage Capacity Holds Firm Despite Cargo Front-Loading Strategies
Inventory

Storage Capacity Holds Firm Despite Cargo Front-Loading Strategies

Storage Capacity Holds Firm Despite Cargo Front-Loading Strategies
Trump's China Trade Crackdown Sparks Shipping Chaos and Price Hikes
Logistics

Trump's China Trade Crackdown Sparks Shipping Chaos and Price Hikes

Trump's China Trade Crackdown Sparks Shipping Chaos and Price Hikes
Supply Chains Should Invest, Not Just React to Tariffs
Supply Chain

Supply Chains Should Invest, Not Just React to Tariffs

Supply Chains Should Invest, Not Just React to Tariffs
Ericsson's Broad-Based Manufacturing Strategy and Supply Chain Resilience
Supply Chain

Ericsson's Broad-Based Manufacturing Strategy and Supply Chain Resilience

Ericsson's Broad-Based Manufacturing Strategy and Supply Chain Resilience
China's Unfair Shipbuilding Practices Under U.S. Investigation
Logistics

China's Unfair Shipbuilding Practices Under U.S. Investigation

China's Unfair Shipbuilding Practices Under U.S. Investigation
Manufacturing Sector Approaches Stability in November: PMI Report
Procurement

Manufacturing Sector Approaches Stability in November: PMI Report

Manufacturing Sector Approaches Stability in November: PMI Report
Mexico's President Confident Country Can Avoid U.S. Tariffs
Supply Chain

Mexico's President Confident Country Can Avoid U.S. Tariffs

Mexico's President Confident Country Can Avoid U.S. Tariffs
Lenovo Plans to Expand Manufacturing Operations Outside China
Supply Chain

Lenovo Plans to Expand Manufacturing Operations Outside China

Lenovo Plans to Expand Manufacturing Operations Outside China
Four Manufacturing Issues to Watch Under the New Trump Administration
Supply Chain

Four Manufacturing Issues to Watch Under the New Trump Administration

Four Manufacturing Issues to Watch Under the New Trump Administration
Supply Chain Leaders React to Trump's Re-election
Supply Chain

Supply Chain Leaders React to Trump's Re-election

Supply Chain Leaders React to Trump's Re-election