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(24 articles)Tariffs and Iran tensions force LA port to abandon shipping traditions
The Port of Los Angeles achieved record throughput in June with 1 million TEUs, signaling strong near-term demand amid global trade uncertainty. However, Port Director Gene Seroka indicated that visib
Tariffs and Geopolitics Reshape Commodity Markets
Tariffs and geopolitical tensions are creating structural shifts in commodity procurement and pricing strategies across North America. The article highlights how metals and plastics—two critical suppl
Tariffs & Transfer Pricing: Impact on Global Trade Networks
EY's analysis examines the compounding effects of tariff regimes and transfer pricing mechanisms on international trade flows. Tariffs create immediate cost pressures while transfer pricing strategies
Tariffs and Export Bans Reshape Mobile Phone Supply Networks Globally
This academic research examines how tariffs and export restrictions—particularly those imposed by the U.S. and targeting China—are forcing fundamental restructuring of mobile phone supply chains world
How Tariffs Impact Supply Chain Costs and Trade
Tariffs represent a structural policy lever with far-reaching implications for supply chain economics, creating both direct cost pressures and indirect market distortions. Econofact's analysis examine
Clean Energy Trade Hits $479B Despite Tariffs & Geopolitical Risk
Global clean-energy trade has rebounded to $479 billion in 2025, demonstrating resilience in the renewable sector despite headwinds from tariffs and geopolitical instability. BloombergNEF's analysis r
80% of Leaders Expect Permanent Trade Disruption from Tariffs, AI
The DMCC Future of Trade Report reveals a stark reality facing supply chain professionals: 80% of global business leaders now expect permanent disruptions to international commerce. This shift stems f
Trump's China Trade War Costs Keep Climbing for Supply Chains
The Council on Foreign Relations continues to document the escalating economic burden of prolonged US-China trade tensions, demonstrating that the cumulative cost of tariffs extends far beyond initial
China's Strategic Advantage in US Trade War: Supply Chain Implications
The US-China trade conflict represents a structural shift in global supply chain dynamics, with China potentially holding significant strategic advantages that extend far beyond tariff negotiations. T
Gartner's New 4PL Magic Quadrant Reflects Tariff and Disruption Pressures
Gartner has introduced a new Magic Quadrant focused specifically on Fourth-Party Logistics (4PL) providers, marking a significant milestone in how the industry evaluates sophisticated logistics orches
China Trade War: How Economic Headwinds Reshape Supply Chains
China's economy faces mounting pressures from escalating trade tensions, forcing both Chinese manufacturers and their global supply chain partners to fundamentally reassess sourcing, procurement, and
Virginia Port Authority Names New CEO Amid Infrastructure Expansion
The Virginia Port Authority has promoted Sarah McCoy, an 11-year agency veteran and former chief counsel, to chief executive and executive director following her interim leadership tenure. This leader
Tariffs Drive Major Shifts in Global Air Cargo Routes
Rising tariffs and trade tensions are fundamentally altering how companies move goods by air globally. Rather than consolidating shipments through traditional hub routes, shippers are exploring altern
Trump Trade Policy: Supply Chain Trade-Offs Explained
The Council on Foreign Relations analysis examines the structural trade-offs embedded in proposed Trump administration trade policies, particularly tariff mechanisms and bilateral negotiation strategi
Small Business Owners Face Breaking Point From Tariffs and Supply Chain Strain
Small and medium-sized business owners across North America are reporting unprecedented operational stress stemming from the combined pressures of tariff increases and ongoing supply chain fragmentati
Manufacturing Price Surge Continues as War, Tariffs Bite
Manufacturing activity expanded for the fourth consecutive month in April, signaling continued economic momentum in the production sector. However, this growth is being shadowed by a critical challeng
Tariff Impact Widens Resilience Gap in Mid-Market Supply Chains
Recent tariff developments are exposing critical vulnerabilities in mid-market supply chain infrastructure, creating a two-tier resilience landscape across North American commerce. While large enterpr
China Export Surge Signals Trade War Shift for Supply Chains
Fresh export statistics indicate that China has successfully maintained or expanded its global market share despite ongoing trade tensions with the United States and other nations. This development re
Trump Tariffs: Consumer, Worker & Business Impact
The Center for American Progress examines the multifaceted implications of Trump administration tariff proposals, which threaten to create significant structural disruption across U.S. supply chains.
How Trade Wars Disrupt Supply Chains and Stock Markets
Trade wars create cascading disruptions across global supply chains by introducing tariff uncertainty, increasing procurement costs, and forcing supply chain professionals to reassess sourcing strateg
US-China Trade War: Global Supply Chain Shock
A US-China trade war would represent a systemic shock to global supply chains and the world economy, with cascading effects across multiple industries and regions. Such a conflict would disrupt the in
New U.S.-China Trade War Escalates: What Supply Chains Need to Know
A fresh escalation in U.S.-China trade tensions marks a critical inflection point for global supply chains. Unlike previous trade disputes that were episodic and negotiable, this emerging conflict ref
US Trade Policy Changes Challenge UPS Supply Chain Operations
US trade policy changes are creating operational headwinds for UPS's supply chain division, one of the logistics industry's largest providers of end-to-end supply chain solutions. These policy shifts—
Trade Policy Shifts: Winners and Losers in Global Supply Chains
The UN Trade and Development agency has released analysis examining the distributional effects of shifting trade policies on global supply chains. Rather than treating trade policy as a monolithic for