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Auto, Steel Groups Urge Canada to Match U.S. Tariffs on China

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other Canadian officials have said they are monitoring the American tariff policy, but have not committed to following suit.

A 2024 Tesla Model 3 during the Montreal Electric Vehicle Show in Montreal. Photographer: Graham Hughes/Bloomberg

U.K. Clothing Exports Take Nosedive Since Brexit

Exports of clothing and footwear from the U.K. to the EU have dipped from £7.4 billion ($9.4 billion) in 2019 to £2.7 billion in 2023.

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Volvo Set to Roll Out Supply Chain Tracker for EVs

The new tracker will provide details on materials used for EV batteries, as well as the carbon footprint of the batteries themselves.

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U.S. South Accounts for Lion’s Share of Factory Construction Boom

U.S. construction put in place for manufacturing facilities has more than doubled in the two years ended in April.

The Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) electric-vehicle and battery manufacturing plant under construction in Ellabell, Georgia, US, on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023. Those in the vicinity of massive EV and battery manufacturing plant projects are bracing for change. Photo: Stephen B. Morton/Bloomberg

CBP Intensifies Scrutiny of E-Commerce Shipments

Typically, the U.S. will allow shipments valued under $800 — known officially as Type 86 entries — to be imported without tax or duty payments.

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‘Sustainable’ Procurement: More Than a Buzzword

Chief procurement officers must deal with complex global supply chains and disparate country standards, simply to ensure that all involved are adhering to sustainable practices.

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Are We Seeing an End to the Age of Offshore Production?

A new report from Capgemini suggests that, for U.S. manufacturers, the dominance of offshore production is coming to an end.

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The EV Industry’s Main Bottleneck: The Critical Mineral Supply Chain

A hidden vulnerability threatens to derail the clean transportation revolution spurred by electric vehicles: the critical mineral supply chain.

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Nearly a Fifth of Tested Cotton Products Linked to Forced Labor in China

The U.S. banned all imports from Xinjiang — which supplies 20% of the world's cotton — in 2022, over allegations of forced labor.

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Senate Mulls Tracking System for U.S. Supply Chains

The bill would establish a program to map and model U.S. supply chains, and look for potential gaps in manufacturing and distribution.

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Watch: What’s Preventing Us From Stopping Modern-Day Slavery in Supply Chains?

Tom Plotkin, special counsel with Covington & Burling LLP, outlines the challenges that companies face in complying with a wide range of laws and regulations, old and new, prohibiting the use of forced labor in supply chains.

Whats Preventing Us From Stopping Modern Day Slavery In Supply Chains

Diversifying Beyond China: An Imperative for Global Supply Chain Resilience

With supply chains facing increasing complexities and risks, a “China Plus One” sourcing strategy has emerged as crucial for businesses operating on a worldwide scale.

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