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U.S. Shoppers Set Record for Holiday Spending in 2024

Between November and December, seven of nine retail categories tracked by the U.S. Census Bureau also saw year-over-year gains in total sales.

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Canada Discusses Retaliatory Tariffs Against U.S.

Canada's provincial and territorial premiers met for five hours, where they discussed how they plan to manage the impacts of potential tariffs from the U.S.

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Two Shippers Accuse Carriers of Exploiting Pandemic to Overcharge Shippers

Crate & Barrel alleges that it had to pay $30 million more than it would have had carriers honored their service commitments.

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U.S. Bans Imports from 37 Chinese Companies Linked to Forced Labor

Among the new additions to the list is one of the world's largest textile manufacturers in Huafu Fashion, as well as 26 companies in the cotton industry.

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Biden Rolls Out New Limits on AI Chip Exports

Biden cited a need to thwart smuggling efforts, close loopholes in trade policies, and establish the U.S. and its allies as the global leaders in AI technology.

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China's Exports Surge as Tariff Threats Loom

Exports from China into the U.S. increased by more than 15% year-over-year in December 2024, while exports into the EU went up by nearly 9%.

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Extension from Biden Admin Grants U.S. Steel Sale Second Life

Japan's Nippon Steel now has until June 18, 2025 to fully abandon its bid to purchase U.S. Steel.

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Report: Floods Pose Top Threat to Supply Chains in 2025

Flood insurance claims due to Hurricane Helene — which swamped southern states in September — could ultimately total $7 billion.

Flood damage strewn across a road in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on September 29, 2024 in Asheville, North Carolina. Photo: Sean Rayford/Getty Images, via Bloomberg

Retailers Grapple with GenAI’s Satisfaction Gap

Capgemini found that customer satisfaction with Gen AI technology has decreased year-over-year, dipping from 41% in 2023 to 37% in 2024.

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'Horrified': UK Lawmakers Blast Shein Over Ethical Sourcing Concerns

"You've given us almost zero confidence in the integrity of your supply chains," MP Liam Byrne said to Shein executives in a January 7 hearing in parliament.

A SHEIN e-commerce distribution center in Whitestown, Indiana, November 2022. Photo: iStock.com/jetcityimage

Tariffs and Trade in 2025: Uncertainty Will Create Opportunity for Supply Chains

"Companies can take a fresh look at the balance they strike between efficiency and resilience," says Marsh Advisory managing director James Crask.

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Report: ILA, USMX Met in Secret Before Start of Official Talks

Sources told CNBC that the discussions largely centered around hammering out language surrounding automation at U.S. ports.

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