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Canada, U.S. Auto Industries Co-Ordinating on Trump Response

Automakers and parts manufacturers on both sides of the Canada-U.S. border are meeting state and provincial governments to co-ordinate a response to President Donald Trump as he pushes far-reaching changes to a trade deal that's crucial to the industry, the head of Canada's biggest autoparts maker said.

Economists: Making Products in the U.S. Won't Be Cheaper

President Trump met with business leaders last week to present a plan for keeping jobs in the United States. He offered a carrot - a dramatic cut in taxes and regulations - as well as a stick - a substantial tax on companies that decide to send their factories offshore.

Study: More Businesses Must Work With Suppliers to Curb Climate Change

Too few businesses are working with their suppliers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, according to study that praised 29 companies including General Motors, Sky and Sony Corp for taking the lead.

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In Asia, China Looks Like the Winner After Scuttling of Trans-Pacific Partnership

Donald Trump the candidate denounced China's trade policies. But one of his first acts as president handed the country its best chance yet to rival the U.S. as global economic leader.

Is the Economic Engine of Globalization Running Out of Gas?

Years from now, we might well look back at the period from 2008 through 2015 as the Golden Age of Global Connectedness.

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'Propagating Supply Chains' Part Of U.K. Industrial Strategy

The U.K. government will help businesses collaborate to improve their supply chains as part of its proposed modern industrial strategy.

Report: Supply Chain Audits Work For Corporations, But Not Planet

A new report argues that supply chain audits are ineffective at improving compliance and act merely to embed an unhealthy status quo in multinational offshore sourcing.

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Lingerie Maker Victoria's Secret Looks To Uncover Supply Chain Issues

Lingerie giant Victoria's Secret, famed for its racy bras and thongs, has pledged to trace the sources of its wood-based fabrics, joining the ranks of fashion companies addressing human rights and deforestation, its parent company said.

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Supply Chain Regulation: CEOs Taking Trump Seriously, But Not Literally

The word in Davos: Ignore the tweets. Executives gathered in the Swiss resort for the World Economic Forum last week kept repeating, like a soothing mantra, that Donald Trump is at heart a pragmatist who will avoid trade wars and regulations that make it harder to do business.

How Ikea's $1Bn Supply Chain Investment Could Boost Its Profits And Brand

Ikea says it will invest $1.1bn in forestry and companies developing recycling technologies, renewable energy and biomaterials as part of the retail giant's plan to secure a long-term supply of sustainable materials for its products.

Agricultural Giant Takes On Supply Chain Deforestation

One of the world's largest privately-owned corporations has taken steps to tackle deforestation in its supply chains.

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Produce Industry Releases Plan For Ending Abusive Mexican Farm Labor Conditions

North America's largest produce industry groups have unveiled a plan aimed at ridding abusive labor conditions from supply chains, in a closely watched effort prompted by growing demand from consumers to know more about the food they eat.

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