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Trump Threatens John Deere With 200% Tariff Over Planned Move to Mexico

John Deere is currently planning to move a portion of its manufacturing in Dubuque, Iowa out of the U.S. and into Mexico.

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Port of Montreal Dockworkers Kick Off 72-Hour Strike at Pair of Terminals

The three-day strike started at 7 a.m. EST on September 30 at the Port of Montreal's Viau and Maisonneuve Termont terminals.

The Port of Montreal along the St. Lawrence River. Photo: iStock / LaSalle-Photo

U.S. Eastern Ports Prepare to Close With Labor Talks Stalled

Key industry and government officials are urging U.S. dockworkers and their employers to avoid a strike at East and Gulf coast ports this week.

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Breaking China’s Hold on the Global Battery Supply Chain

When one nation controls 99% of the battery-grade graphite supply, it’s time to take notice and try a new approach.

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Supply Chain Leaders Confident in Resilience Against Future Disruptions

Managers are also looking to reduce their risk by diversifying their supply chains, with nearly 70% planning to develop new relationships with alternative suppliers.

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USMX Files Labor Claim in Bid to Force Port Union Back to Bargaining Table

The ILA halted negotiations with the USMX in June, after discovering that a handful of ports were using automated systems to check in trucks.

Morgan's Point - The Port of Houston. Photo: iStock.com/Art Wager

Arbitration Board Rules in Favor of U.S. Steel's Sale to Japanese Manufacturer

Nippon has promised to invest $1.4 billion in facilities with USW representation, and not conduct layoffs while the union's existing labor deal remains in place.

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China Investigates U.S. Retailer Over Boycott of Xinjiang Cotton

PVH's supply chain guidelines detail how the retailer prohibits all direct and indirect sourcing from the Xinjiang province.

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How Section 321 is Revolutionizing eCommerce Fulfillment

Many businesses navigate Section 321 by partnering with third-party logistics providers, especially those with expertise in U.S.-Canada cross-border operations.

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CMA CGM Planning to Acquire Operator of Brazil's Largest Shipping Terminal

The deal was first announced on September 22, with CMA CGM aiming to pay 6.3 billion reais ($1.13 billion) up front to buy a 47.6% stake in Santos Brasil.

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Pair of U.S. Railroads Halt Grain Shipments into Mexico Over Backlogs

BNSF stopped issuing permits for trains carrying grain into Mexico between August 21 and September 20, before extending the policy through September 30.

Victorville, California. October 2015. Photo: iStock / Angel Di Billo

'A Perfect Storm': Supply Chains Brace for Looming Strike at U.S. Ports

If East and Gulf Coast ports are forced to shut down, the U.S. could see inventory shortages, higher costs at grocery stores, and months-long container backlogs.

Cargo ships at the Port of Charleston. Photo: iStock / stonena7

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