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(6 articles)Korean Exporters Struggle as Rising Costs Erode Profit Margins
South Korean export-oriented firms are facing a critical profitability squeeze as they struggle to transfer rising operational and logistics costs to their customers. Despite elevated input costs—driv
US Goods Trade Deficit Widens: Supply Chain Impact
The widening of the US goods trade deficit reflects a structural shift in global supply chain dynamics, driven by sustained consumer demand for imported goods, persistent tariff uncertainties, and ong
Tariffs 101: Supply Chain Impact & Cost Pass-Through Explained
The Economic Policy Institute's primer on tariffs provides foundational knowledge for supply chain professionals navigating an increasingly complex trade environment. Tariffs—taxes on imported goods—h
Why Tariff-Jumping Reveals Flaws in Protectionist Trade Policy
The article argues that tariff-jumping—where companies relocate manufacturing or shift sourcing to avoid tariffs—does not validate tariff effectiveness. Instead, it demonstrates a fundamental flaw: wh
Who Bears U.S. Tariff Costs? Supply Chain Impact Explained
U.S. tariffs represent a structural shift in trade economics with cascading effects throughout global supply chains. The question of tariff incidence—who ultimately bears the cost—matters enormously t
Trump Tariffs: Manufacturing Job Gains vs. Supply Chain Cost Tradeoffs
The American Enterprise Institute examines the paradox at the heart of tariff-driven manufacturing policy: while tariffs may incentivize some domestic production and job creation, they come with signi