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China Speeds Efforts to Make Supply Chains Domestic

Two-dozen companies listed in Shanghai and Shenzhen have told investors in recent weeks of plans to ramp up domestic sourcing for parts across a variety of industries.

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Burberry to Cut Nearly 20% of Workforce

Burberry expects the cuts — which will impact nearly 20% of its total workforce — to save the company roughly £100 million ($133 million) by 2027.

Watch: The Long-Term Impact of Trump’s Tariffs on U.S. Influence in the World

Michael House of the law firm of Perkins Coie discusses the long-term implications of President Trump’s tariff and trade policies on the United States’ stature and economic power.

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Kraft Heinz Commits $3B to U.S. Manufacturing Upgrades

The May 14 announcement marks the largest such investment made by the company in a decade, and will cover the 30 plants Kraft Heinz operates across the U.S.

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Trade Deal Offers Respite for Retailers with More Challenges Ahead

According to a survey of 1,200 CEOs from consultancy firm EY Parthenon, confidence in profitability dropped from 44% to 31% between December 2024 and April 2025.

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Tariffs Present an Opportunity — But First, You Need to Get Grounded in Reality

Gartner analyst Brian Whitlock recommends you actively manage the impact of tariffs and focus on taking market share from competitors.

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Tariff Concerns Cool U.S. Import Growth Late in April

Seaborne information technology imports fell by 4.8% year-over-year in the last two weeks of April, after increasing by 11.3% in March.

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Watch: Winners and Losers in the U.S.-China Trade War

The U.S.-China trade war is just one development in a shift in global sourcing and production that's been underway for years, says Kevin O'Marah, chief research officer and co-founder of Zero100.

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Survey: Tariffs a 'Slow Bleed on Profitability' for U.S. Manufacturing

Workforce reductions have been widespread across sectors, with 45% of companies reporting job cuts of 5-10% as a direct result of tariff-driven cost pressures.

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Chinese Trade Flow Resilient at End of April Despite U.S. Tariffs

Chinese ports processed 6.7 million containers in the seven days through April 27, according to data released by the Ministry of Transport on May 6.

Gantry cranes and shipping containers at the Yangshan Deepwater Port in Shanghai, China. Photographer: Qilai Shen/Bloomberg

Ford Braces for $1.5B Hit from Tariffs in 2025

Nearly 80% of the vehicles Ford sells in the U.S. were assembled in the country, but many models rely on a range of imported components.

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